China’s Blue-Water Ambitions – Asia Sentinel

Manuel L. Quezon III explores the saying "Moderate your greed" popularized by Jose Apolinario "Jun" L. Lozada Jr, expressing frustration with officials during the economic crisis of the 1980s. The crisis included a decline in the economy and a financial sector crisis. The saying reflects the need for officials to curb their greed and prioritize the welfare of the country over personal gain. Full Article

In the past decade, the finance industry in Singapore has undergone significant changes due to digital transformation, impacting how financial institutions and clients trade and communicate. As the industry faces new paradigms, companies must adapt quickly to remain relevant in the evolving landscape. With a focus on innovation and customer needs, financial institutions like PhillipsCapital are leveraging technology to enhance user experience and provide tailored services to a diverse client base, while maintaining a 'high-tech,...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain faced a setback as his anticorruption minister, Tulip Siddiq, resigned amidst an embezzlement investigation in Bangladesh involving her ties to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Ms. Siddiq, who denied any wrongdoing, stepped down to prevent distraction from the government's agenda, despite an ethics adviser finding no evidence of impropriety. This marks the second high-profile resignation from Mr. Starmer's government, highlighting ongoing challenges within the administration. Full Article

U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan and delegation met with Indian officials to review progress in key sectors, including iCET, announcing policy changes to boost bilateral ties, such as updating missile export control policies and delisting Indian nuclear entities. The visits highlighted efforts to facilitate a smooth transition under Trump 2.0, with a focus on civil nuclear cooperation, joint production of nuclear components, and defense industrial collaboration under iCET, enhancing military interoperability between the two countries. The...

Last week, Trump acknowledged Russia's opposition to Ukraine joining NATO due to concerns about having a hostile presence on its doorstep. Russia controls a significant portion of Ukraine and recently declared four Ukrainian regions as part of its territory, sparking condemnation from the UN. While Russia is open to discussing security guarantees for Ukraine, it also seeks assurances regarding its own safety on its western borders. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insists on NATO membership and US...

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has launched a joint venture, Japan Offshore Support (JOS), with Akita Eisen Kisen Kaisha, focusing on crew transfer vessel (CTV) operations for domestic offshore wind projects in Japan. NYK will hold a 51% stake in JOS, which will handle CTV maintenance, management, training, and employment for seafarers, aiming to provide safe and efficient services to support the stable supply of electricity from offshore wind power generation in Japan. With plans to...