The recent signing of a military intelligence-sharing agreement between the Philippines and the United States marks a significant milestone in their defense partnership, enhancing their capacity...
Imagine a bustling market square, vibrant and full of life, where diverse voices come together to shape the community’s future. This square represents ASEAN, a coalition...
The Philippine Navy launched its first locally assembled fast attack interdiction craft-missile (FAIC-M), the BRP Albert Majini (PG-909), at the Naval Shipyard in Cavite City. This...
To understand, why the Pacific Ocean is centre of geopolitical gravity in the 21st century, we’ll have to take a holistic look at how things evolved...
As the first light of a humid morning in 2024 began to break, the faint outlines of warships emerged through the mist at Subic Bay, their...
Philippine President Enacts New Laws to Strengthen National Protection Imagine a bustling market in Manila, where merchants bargain over the price of fresh fish and exotic...
Southeast Asia is booming with largescale infrastructure projects that aim to enhance economic growth, connectivity, and quality of life. From South Korea’s ecofriendly Songdo International Business District to Japan’s highspeed Chūō Shinkansen Maglev Line, and China’s vast SouthNorth Water Transfer Project addressing water scarcity. The Philippines’ New Clark City plans to decongest Metro Manila, while Malaysia’s Melaka Gateway is set to become a global trade hub. Vietnam’s Hanoi Pilot Metro Line reduces traffic, Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City replaces Jakarta with sustainability in mind, and Kuala Lumpur’s Tun Razak Exchange redefines financial landscapes. Singapore’s Gaia Timber Building highlights sustainable architecture, and China’s Suzhou Zhongnan Centre aspires to skyscraper heights despite challenges. Let’s get into the detail of this boom. Songdo International Business District (South Korea) Let us start from South Korea. Songdo International Business...
Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelagic nation with over 17,000 islands, holds a strategic position at the intersection of some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. However,...
Drone Supremacy: Redefining the Future of Warfare In the dense forests of Eastern Europe, a high-tech military convoy navigates treacherous terrain, flanked by state-of-the-art tanks and...
Territorial disputes can ignite tensions and reshape geopolitical landscapes, as seen in various high-stakes conflicts worldwide. For instance, the Pedra Branca case between Singapore and Malaysia...