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China’s Limited Role at Shangri La Dialogue Seen as Missed Opportunity
China’s decision to send a largely academic delegation instead of senior defence leadership to the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore has been described by...
Malaysia Election 2026: Anwar Weighs Early Poll Amid Pressure
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that he may consider calling an early general election if tensions inside his ruling coalition continue to...
Iran War Could Deepen Euro Zone Economic Anxiety as ECB Warns of Lasting Consumer Scars
New research from the European Central Bank suggests that the economic impact of the Iran war may be affecting euro zone consumers more deeply...
Dollar Set for Weekly Decline as United States and Iran Ceasefire Hopes Calm Markets
The United States dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Friday but was still heading toward a weekly loss after reports suggested Washington...
Japanese Yen Nears Critical Levels as Markets Test Tokyo’s Resolve
Japan’s currency is once again approaching levels that previously triggered direct government intervention, placing global investors and financial markets on alert. The Japanese yen...
In Takaichi’s Vietnam Visit, Economic Security Takes Centre Stage
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was on her first official visit to Vietnam from 1st to 3rd May, since taking office in Japan last year....
India’s Chabahar Port Crisis: How US Sanctions and the Iran War Are Testing New Delhi’s Strategic Autonomy
India's decade-long investment in Iran's Chabahar Port once the centrepiece of its connectivity strategy to Afghanistan and Central Asia is facing its most serious...
Global Economic Outlook: Geopolitical Risks vs AI Growth Boost
The global economic outlook has worsened significantly, as reported in the latest World Economic Forum's Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly 90% of the chief economists...
China Stocks Rise on Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Rally While Hong Kong Markets Decline
Chinese mainland stock markets ended slightly higher on Thursday as strong gains in semiconductor and artificial intelligence related shares helped offset weakness in financial,...
How Middle East Supply Risks Are Growing in Impact on Global Oil Trading
The Middle East has been a difficult region to deal with in oil markets. When it comes to energy geographies, the region has proven...