In a significant diplomatic shift, Japan has officially lowered its assessment of China for the first time in nearly a decade—signaling a deepening strain between two of Asia’s most influential powers. This move reflects not just political disagreement, but a growing sense of unease shaping the region’s future. For years, Japan had described China as […]
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A fresh report released on April 7 by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute through its ASEAN Studies Centre has revealed a significant shift in Southeast Asia’s geopolitical outlook. The findings highlight that China has once again emerged as the region’s preferred superpower, overtaking the United States for the second time in three years. According […]
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Air China has officially restarted its direct flight route between Beijing and Pyongyang, marking the end of a six-year pause and hinting at a slow but meaningful shift in North Korea’s reopening process. The move comes as the isolated nation cautiously reconnects with the outside world after years of strict border closures that began during […]
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Thailand’s government has announced a significant development that could help stabilize the country’s energy supply. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that Thailand has successfully reached an agreement with Iran to ensure Thai oil tankers can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important and sensitive shipping routes. Speaking during a […]
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Japan’s tourism industry faced a significant setback in January after losing nearly 600,000 visitors from mainland China, highlighting how political tensions can ripple through economies and ordinary lives. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, mainland Chinese arrivals fell 60.7 per cent year-on-year, dropping to 385,300 visitors compared to 980,520 during the same month last […]
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