BIMSTEC represents a vast market of around 1.5 billion people, with a combined economy worth more than US$3.5 trillion. Cooperation […]
Thailand’s Ranong Port: Gateway To BIMSTEC Economy Worth US$3.5 Trillion Read Post »
BIMSTEC, Indo-Pacific News, Infrastructure, ThailandOnly three of the 14 PICs represented have armed forces — Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga — amplifying the
Tokyo forum boosts Pacific island resilience, collective security Read Post »
Indo-Pacific News, Japan, Maritime security, Pacific IslandsGuangxi Investment Group Co., Ltd. will serve as the main industrial investor for a green aluminium industrial park in northern
Laos, China agree to study on aluminium industrial park in Oudomxay Read Post »
China, Critical minerals, Indo-Pacific News, LaosThe Government of Indonesia has announced plans to export clean electricity to Singapore, positioning the Batam–Bintan–Karimun (BBK) corridor as a
Batam–Bintan–Karimun Corridor to anchor Indonesia–Singapore clean energy partnership Read Post »
Energy security, Indo-Pacific News, Indonesia, SingaporePacific Construction Group (CPCG), a Chinese infrastructure developer, has proposed investing at least USD3.5 billion in transport, urban and industrial
Pacific Group proposes USD3.5 billion infrastructure investment in Vietnam Read Post »
China, Indo-Pacific News, Infrastructure, VietnamThe agreement promoted Japanese firms’ involvement in Indonesia’s nuclear ambitions. The 10-paragraph document opens the door for other potential deployment
Indonesia, Japan Ink Nuclear Power Deal Read Post »
Indo-Pacific News, Indonesia, Japan, Nuclear energyIn the critical minerals sector, the agreement is expected to strengthen global supply chains for greater security and reliability, while
Indonesia, Japan ink strategic pacts on critical minerals, nuclear power Read Post »
Critical minerals, Indo-Pacific News, Indonesia, JapanThe concentration of rare earth processing within Chinese-controlled facilities creates systematic vulnerability across defence manufacturing. China maintains approximately 70-80% of
Pentagon Secures $96M Lynas Rare Earths Deal for Strategic Defence Read Post »
China, Critical minerals, Defense, Indo-Pacific NewsThe US government has agreed to buy almost Au$140 million worth of critical minerals from Lynas Rare Earths, reinforcing the
Australia: Lynas Rare Earths inks supply and pricing deal with US government Read Post »
Australia, Critical minerals, Defense, Indo-Pacific NewsAmbassador Li highlighted Luganville’s potential to benefit from the Hainan Free Trade Port model and encouraged Vanuatu officials to visit
Chinese Ambassador and Luganville Mayor meets to strengthen ties Read Post »
Belt & Road, China, Indo-Pacific News, VanuatuVietnam has introduced new guidelines for digital users and influencers to foster a positive digital environment and national cultural identity.
Vietnam issues new code of conduct for influencers and digital users Read Post »
Digital economy, Indo-Pacific News, Technology, VietnamASEAN’s push into advanced semiconductor segments faces strategic interdependencies and reliance on foreign innovation. Moving up the value chain toward
Moving Up, Locked In: The Hidden Costs of ASEAN’s Semiconductor Push Read Post »
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