Defence

Singapore ‘always chooses Singapore’s side’ amid US-China rivalry: Chan Chun Sing

2026-09-22T04:49:12.000Z
ST Engineering’s share price touches S$10.70 within two minutes of market open, gaining S$0.51.

Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on ST Engineering; stock ends 2.4% up

2026-09-18T05:03:33.000Z
At the Xiangshan Forum on Sep 16, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to strengthen the establishment of AI rules and governance.

China defence minister urges nations to step up AI oversight amid tech rivalry with US

2026-09-16T05:07:09.000Z
The move highlights how rising defence spending in Europe could help absorb excess manufacturing capacity in the automotive sector.

Volkswagen finds defence future for German plant amid major overhaul

2026-09-07T15:18:06.000Z
PM Sanae Takaichi’s government has also unveiled costly initiatives including a two-year consumption tax cut on food and a sweeping growth strategy, without fully detailing how they will be financed. 

Japan seeks record defence Budget as Takaichi plans buildup

2026-08-31T09:53:57.000Z
More than 20 nuclear reactors is expected to be installed in the US within five years.

US to spend billions to power army bases with nuclear reactors

2026-08-27T00:19:08.000Z
While Japan is still a small player, its decision to relax defence export restrictions is set to open new markets for Japanese defence contractors.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Defence is becoming Asia’s next industrial policy

2026-08-17T10:20:27.000Z
Far from a show of unilateral power, Japan’s growing defensive presence is the practical expression of a coalition working to protect a shared vision and safeguard shared trade routes.

Japan is emerging as a regional security power broker

2026-08-13T04:00:00.000Z
Australia and Vietnam have expanded maritime security cooperation in recent years as they confront increasing Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.

Australia, Vietnam deepen defence engagement as supply chain risks grow

2026-08-11T05:12:57.000Z
US Patriot missile defence systems at a US army base in South Korea. Trump has denied the US is running low on munitions.

Pentagon asks US defence firms to boost production of key systems amid weapons stockpile concerns

2026-08-09T01:34:45.000Z