Tag: East Asia
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Smuggling Ring: Indonesian Newborns Trafficked to Singapore for Adoption Payments Exposed
Overview of the Case A disturbing trafficking operation has come to light, revealing that a group of Indonesian newborns were moved to Singapore via Jakarta and adopted under false pretenses. In mid-2025, a baby named Arya was photographed cradled by a couple posing as his parents at Singapore’s Changi Airport, highlighting the dual pressures of…
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The Dark Trade of ‘Good-looking’ Babies: Indonesian Infants Smuggled to Singapore for Adoption Scams
Overview: A troubling pattern unfolds A disturbing trafficking scheme has surfaced, detailing how a group in West Java allegedly exploited desperate parents by smuggling newborns into Singapore. One case highlighted a baby named Arya, who reportedly flew from Jakarta to Singapore’s Changi Airport in mid-2025, cradled by a couple presenting themselves as his parents. Arya’s…
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K-Pop Drum Duet Caps Off Japan-South Korea Diplomatic Meeting: A Musical Moment in History
Surreal Drum Moment Sparks Global Conversation A moment that could only happen in the era of social media became a focal point of international diplomacy when a surprise drum duet fused pop culture with high-stakes politics. Dressed in coordinated blue jackets, the leaders from Japan and South Korea shared a stage that looked more like…
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South Korea’s Leader Arrives in China as Global Tensions Escalate
Diplomatic Mission in a Turbulent Moment South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, arrived in China for a high-stakes meeting with President Xi Jinping, a visit set against a backdrop of rising global tensions. The trip underscores Seoul’s balancing act as it navigates the pressures of an increasingly volatile international landscape, where U.S. actions, regional security…
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Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Bolster Deterrence Amid China Tensions
Overview: A Historic Allocation for Japan’s Military Japan’s government has greenlit a historic defence budget, exceeding 9 trillion yen for the upcoming fiscal year. This milestone marks the largest single-year allocation in the country’s postwar history and underscores Tokyo’s commitment to strengthening its deterrence amid escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly with China. The…
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A Decade Later, Chongqing Grows as a Global Logistics Hub
Introduction: A decade of connectivity Ten years after the launch of the Singapore-China Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI), Chongqing is emerging not just as a regional hub but as a pivotal node in global logistics. The cross-border project, born from Singapore’s push to diversify trade routes and China’s drive to bolster its western hinterland, has transformed…
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Cambodia and Thailand Confirm Attendance at ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur to Defuse Border Tensions
Overview: A Step Toward De-Escalation at an ASEAN Milestone In a move aimed at stabilizing a volatile border region, Cambodia and Thailand have confirmed their participation in a special ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting on December 22 in Kuala Lumpur. The gathering, convened under Malaysia’s diplomacy, is designed to kickstart negotiations to prevent further clashes along…
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Japan Urges China to Scale Back Tensions in Taiwan Row
Japan Calls for De-Escalation in Taiwan Tensions Japan has stepped into the ongoing Taiwan tensions by urging China to scale back its military and political responses and to pursue dialogue. The comments come after Beijing warned its citizens against visiting Japan and as tensions around Taiwan continue to draw international attention. Tokyo’s message was framed…
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Japan urges China to scale back response in Taiwan row
Japan Calls for De-Escalation in Taiwan Row In a move signaling a preference for diplomacy over confrontation, Japan urged China on Saturday to scale back its recent aggressive posture as tensions over Taiwan continue to simmer. The call came after Beijing warned its citizens against visiting Japan, a development that has added a new layer…
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Lee Jae Myung Calls for Closer Ties Among APEC Members
South Korea’s President Calls for Stronger APEC Cooperation South Korean President Lee Jae Myung underscored the importance of closer ties among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members as the region navigates unprecedented economic headwinds. Speaking during a regional gathering in Gyeongju, the president emphasized that shared challenges—ranging from supply chain fragilities to inflationary pressures—require unified responses…