Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five years, poll shows
Taiwan's people are concerned about other Chinese threats, including military drills and propaganda campaigns, says an INDSR researcher.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Five powers plan bigger, deeper Asia military drills
Australia, Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore have agreed to stage more complex military drills in the region this year.
Fri May 31 2024
ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
All 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
Tue Sep 19 2023
North Korea's Kim directs cruise missile test as South Korea-US drills begin
Kim Jong Un visited a navy fleet stationed on the east coast to oversee the test aboard a warship
Mon Aug 21 2023
North Korea's Kim dismisses top general, calls for war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaced the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills.
Thu Aug 10 2023
Indonesia moves site of ASEAN military drills away from South China Sea
The exercise will now be moved out of the strategic waterway altogether to the South Natuna Sea in Indonesian waters, said Julius Widjojono.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Philippines, US begin joint troop exercises amid regional tensions
For the first time, the Philippines and the US will hold live-fire drills at sea known as the 'Balikatan' exercise.
Tue Apr 11 2023
North Korea says it launched ICBM to warn US, S. Korea over drills
Kim Jong Un accompanied by his daughter, personally oversaw the recent test-firing of North Korea's most powerful ICBM.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Pelosi visits Japan after Taiwan trip sparked outsized military drills by Beijing
Five missiles landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone, prompting Tokyo to lodge a strong protest through economic channels.
Fri Aug 05 2022
China begins 'illegitimate, irresponsible' live-fire military drills - Taiwan
Taiwan said the drills violate UNs rules, invade Taiwan's territorial space and are a direct challenge to free air and sea navigation.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Pelosi hails Taiwan's free society as China holds military drills, vents anger
Pelosi told Tsai that America's determination to preserve democracy in Taiwan and the rest of the world remains iron-clad.
Wed Aug 03 2022
N.Korea fires three ballistic missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia
In response, the United States and South Korea held combined military drills, including surface-to-surface missile tests.
Wed May 25 2022
Taiwan says China closed off part of South China Sea to look for crashed plane
China offers an alternate explanation for an exercise Beijing has called military drills.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Images show new Russian deployments of armor and troops near Ukraine - Maxar
The new activity comes as Russia extended military drills in Belarus that were due to end on Sunday.
Mon Feb 21 2022
China says military drills near Taiwan a 'just' move
It also said the exercises are aimed at interference by external forces.
Wed Oct 13 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024