World : Philippines Urges Stronger ASEAN Maritime Resilience Amid Geopolitical Risks

World : ASEAN Must Shape Regional Future Through Greater Agency, Collective Action - ISIS Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and countries across the Asia-Pacific must move beyond merely adapting to an increasingly fragmented global order and instead actively shape regional outcomes through stronger agency, resilience and collective action, said Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia executive chairman Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah.

ASEAN perlu perkukuh keupayaan bertindak hadapi cabaran geopolitik

PETALING JAYA: ASEAN dan negara Asia-Pasifik perlu memperkukuh keupayaan bertindak serta mengamalkan tindakan kolektif bagi membentuk masa depan serantau, bukan sekadar menyesuaikan diri dengan perubahan susunan global yang semakin berpecah. Pengerusi Eksekutif Institut Kajian Strategik dan Antarabangsa (ISIS) Malaysia, Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohd. Faiz Abdullah berkata, negara di rantau ini perlu mempunyai keupayaan membentuk hasil ... Read more The post ASEAN perlu perkukuh keupayaan bertindak hadapi cabaran geopolitik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

PAL exports warship to Philippines, showcases RI's maritime strength

603 warship to the Philippines, highlighting the resilience of Indonesia's maritime industry. President Director ...

ASEAN must tackle challenges, stay focused on long-term priorities: Philippines

ASEAN must tackle challenges, stay focused on long-term priorities: Philippines

Swimming Between Whales: The Hidden Strategic Costs of Geopolitical Conflict for Small Powers

While OPEC+ and the US may be the two whales of global oil markets, ASEAN is not a third whale. Its countries are a school of smaller fish swimming between them. They do not get to decide how the whales move. What they can decide is how we swim: not locking onto one whale’s wake, but staying agile enough to shift when the current changes, Tu Anh Tuan writes.

A global outlook: PH economy eroding fast 

NOT SO long ago, the Philippines was promoted as Southeast Asia’s most resilient growth story. But as pre-2022 economic policies have been undermined, fundamentals are plunging. The latest GDP data

'Strategically aligned': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

'Strategically aligned': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and free

[Between Islands] The Queen of Swag and a new rhythm for Philippines-Japan relations

Japan and the Philippines are now connected in ways that go far beyond formal diplomacy

Asia Seeks Flexibility Amid US-China Rivalry

Asian governments, investors and business leaders are increasingly positioning themselves as active participants in a rapidly changing global order, seeking to strengthen resilience and pursue pragmatic partnerships rather than choosing sides between the United States and China. That message emerged repeatedly during discussions at the Reuters NEXT Asia event in Singapore, where policymakers and investment [] The post Asia Seeks Flexibility Amid US-China Rivalry appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

INTERVIEW - Ankara summit marked ‘first practical steps’ toward deeper South Korea-NATO partnership: President Lee

'Security is no longer confined by geography. The Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific are increasingly connected by common security challenges,' says South Korean president

SM Green Movement sustainability extends to disaster-resilient mall designs withstanding flood

Among the sustainability features integrated into SM’s most-loved malls are disaster-resilient structures designed to strengthen community safety and ensure operational continuity during calamities such as typhoons. As the Philippines remains one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, flooding continues to threaten communities, livelihoods, and the many small businesses that help drive the economy. Through the []

Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China

OTTAWA — The Philippines is forging closer defence ties with Canada as both countries attempt to limit Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea and confront concerns about supply chains and disinformation. “The bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Canada has entered a new phase, a new era, and I’m very, very optimistic,” said [] The post Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China appeared first on Loonie Politics.

SCG and ASEAN Strengthen Industrial Collaboration Amid Global Transformation

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - ASEAN and China in a Shared Growth Ecosystem Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer of SCG, emphasized that ASEAN industries are undergoing structural transformation and must continuously strengthen capabilities, ...

Japan attaches great importance to strengthening cooperation with NATO — Cabinet

Minoru Kihara reiterated that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions is inextricably linked

ingapore, Indonesia Reaffirm Free Malacca Passage Even As Iran Moves To Impose Hormuz Fee

Singapore and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to keeping the Strait of Malacca open and secure, highlighting the waterway's critical role in global trade.

Hong Kong’s war-risk pool testament to collaboration, insurance leader says

The launch of a marine war-risk pool by Hong Kong insurers is a prime example of how the city’s insurers can collaborate not just for the benefit of the local economy but for the entire nation, an industry veteran has said. At the South China Morning Post’s China Conference, themed “Intelligence at Scale: Hong Kong’s AI-Powered Future”, panel speakers considered how the insurance industry could bolster financial resilience across the Greater Bay Area. Speaking at the event, Selina Lau Pui-ling,...

The fragility of the world’s economic resilience

Are we invulnerable or just plain lucky?

Loke: Malaysia must modernise ports, secure shipping routes amid global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Malaysia must build a future-ready maritime economy, anchored by resilient ports, a divers...

VP Hsiao reaffirms commitment to status quo, calls Taiwan 'stabilizer'

Taipei, June 24 (CNA) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining the Taiwan Strait status quo to sustain regional prosperity, calling Taiwan a stabilizer and peace builder in a recent interview.

No one buys Chinese propaganda against Japan. Or do they?

None of the South China Sea’s atolls is as disputed as the Scarborough Shoal, which lies in the Philippines’s exclusive economic zone, but which China claims as its own. On Sunday, Philippine defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro warned that China may be preparing to take permanent control. China’s response was predictable. Its U.S. Embassy was quick []

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over Batanes, island province near Taiwan

MANILA — The defense minister of the Philippines on Thursday rejected as “baseless” and “ludicrous” assertions by Chinese scholars that its northernmost island-chain province belongs to Beijing, calling the claim concerning and worthy of challenge. Chinese state-run news site GDToday reported on July 2 that scholars from institutions including Nanjing University argued at a June 30 symposium [] The post Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over Batanes, island province near Taiwan appeared first on Interaksyon.