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ASEAN, treaty parties push stronger cooperation as Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia marks 50 years

July 26, 2026

The 11 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the High Contracting Parties (HCPs) to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) on…

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How the war in the Middle East is impacting global energy systems

May 21, 2026

Expect energy disruptions and economic damage, especially in developing countries, and prepare to build a more resilient, sustainable energy system, says International Energy Agency executive director. MIT Energy InitiativeMIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2026/middle-east-war-impacting-global-energy-systems-0515…

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From beef ribs to a ‘heavenly’ walk: Xi‑Trump summit symbolism underscored American power and Chinese tradition

May 18, 2026

China’s President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images Xianda Huang, University of California, Los Angeles…

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The global price tag of war in the Middle East

March 24, 2026

The cascading economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is radiating well beyond the Gulf, reshaping markets and supply chains – potentially for years to come. The Strait…

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Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy

January 17, 2026

Jonas Gamso, Arizona State University and Hossain Ahmed Taufiq, Arizona State University Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade,…

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New Trump tariffs: early modelling shows most economies lose – the US more than many

August 6, 2025

Getty Images Niven Winchester, Auckland University of Technology The global rollercoaster ride of United States trade tariffs has now entered its latest phase. President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day”…

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PBBM asks Singapore to invest more in PH renewable energy projects

June 6, 2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, agreeing to explore expanded collaboration in the field of renewable energy during…

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Singapore PM Wong arrives in Malacañang

June 4, 2025

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Wong is on official visit to the Philippines from…

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Singapore businesses eye more investments in PH, says PM Wong

June 4, 2025

MANILA – Singapore’s business community sees the Philippines as an ideal expansion destination, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Wednesday. Wong acknowledged that the Philippines has been able to create an…

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End of Lee Era for Singapore as PM Steps Down

May 16, 2024

Singapore’s long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has stepped down, marking the end of a political era for the island nation. After 20 years in power, Mr Lee formally handed…

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