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ASEAN-Australia relations will grow

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ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…

ICBC cyberattack will affect finance and diplomacy

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INT

The attack exposed significant vulnerabilities in the global market for US Treasuries. It also signals that Chinese organisations, especially those that do business in the United…

Singapore’s new leader will likely face poll test soon

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SINGAPORE

In his swearing-in speech, he said “the more experienced ministers” would “provide continuity” but also warned that Singapore would be “vulnerable to external influences” pulling…

Chinese EV investment runs risks in Hungary, Slovakia

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EASTERN EUROPE/CHINA

Slovakia’s first EV battery plant aims to support the nascent EV industry and underlying supply chains. Foreign capital and technological innovations are key for Central European…

Tokyo and Washington will step up defence cooperation

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JAPAN/US

Kishida and Biden hailed a historic upgrade in defence ties and announced a record volume of around 70 agreements, spanning various sectors.

Sudan’s oil infrastructure faces growing risks

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SUDAN

Although the parties have given no signs of attacking the oil pipelines yet, as the conflict escalates the risks may grow.

Myanmar junta is at a crossroads

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MYANMAR

The military government has in recent months lost considerable territory to its battlefield opponents, including ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) that have long fought the…

Russian foreign influencer campaigns are evolving

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INT

In recent months, multiple European intelligence services have issued warnings of increased efforts by Russian state organisations to undermine social cohesion in Europe via…

Major tests lie ahead for Ecuador’s Noboa

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ECUADOR

The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…

Organised crime will remain entrenched in Paraguay

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PARAGUAY

They discussed collaboration in fighting international organised crime in Paraguay, a growing concern for Washington. Paraguay’s geopolitical role has expanded recently as it has…