In a move that signals growing unease in East Asia, Japan has officially lowered its diplomatic assessment of China for the first time in over ten years. This shift reflects a deeper strain in relations between two of the world’s most powerful economies. For years, Japan had described China as “one of its most important […]
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A new regional survey is revealing a significant shift in how Southeast Asia views global power dynamics—and the message is clear: the balance is tilting again. The State of Southeast Asia 2026 report, released by the ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute on April 7, shows that China has once again emerged […]
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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 is set to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant today, marking a historic and emotionally charged moment nearly fourteen years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster reshaped the nation’s energy policy and public trust. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, located in Niigata province along the Sea of Japan, will begin operations after receiving its […]
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