Regional

Pacific Nations Condemn China Missile Test in the South Pacific Pacific leaders denounce China missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone on June 6, 2026, prompting calls for stronger …

Chinese submarine missile launch draws regional concern as Japan, Australia and New Zealand seek answers Chinese submarine missile launch into the Pacific prompts protests from Japan, Australia and New Zealand, …

Japan-China tensions deepen as Beijing accuses Tokyo of ‘new militarism’ amid regional diplomatic ripples Japan-China tensions escalate as Beijing calls Tokyo a ‘new militarism’; Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar issued veiled warnings …

Syndicated loans to Japanese firms reach record as foreign banks fill regional gap Syndicated loans to Japanese corporations reached a record near $220bn in the last fiscal year, as Taiwanese, …

Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore Highlights Regional Alarm Over U.S. ‘Peace Through Strength’ Shift At the Shangri-La Dialogue in late May 2026, defence ministers and senior officers debated whether President Trump’s …

Laos Aims to Become Regional Clean Power Hub While Shielding Economy from Middle East Shock Laos seeks to become a regional clean power hub, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said at …

BJP regional election wins open diplomatic window for Modi with Bangladesh and Nepal Modi’s BJP regional election wins offer New Delhi a diplomatic opening to deepen ties with Bangladesh and …

BlackBerry Malaysia hub expanded as company pivots to cybersecurity and automotive software BlackBerry expands its Malaysia hub, anchoring APAC cybersecurity operations and automotive software as tighter data rules and digital …

BIMSTEC chief urges deeper Bay of Bengal cooperation as geopolitical tensions mount BIMSTEC Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey urges stronger Bay of Bengal cooperation to tackle rising geopolitical tensions, prioritizing trade, …