Defence
Asean-EU summit: Forging a strategic front amid Middle East turmoil
As geopolitical volatility reshapes the global order, leaders from both blocs stressed that the security of their regions is ‘more interlinked than ever’
Competing for capital: Estonia’s cleantech sector adapts to rising national security priorities
Its startups in this field note that their technologies can boost energy resilience, while supporting the low-carbon transition
More than a defence contractor – ST Engineering’s Vincent Chong is ready for the next lap
To see the group as a mere defence proxy cashing in on conflict misses the plot entirely
Addvalue should rethink value-unlocking move
The business it plans to spin off may garner a lofty valuation on Nasdaq, but its own shares may be plagued by a holding company discount
Bigger defence budgets are not enough to secure Europe
The continent cannot rearm without mobilising private capital for military R&D
Are Europe and America headed for divorce?
For now, the two sides remain locked in an unhappy marriage
Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon
The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google’s AI for “any lawful government purpose”
Riding AI ‘gold rush’: Vietnam tungsten giant courts foreign investors ahead of planned mainboard listing
Masan High-Tech Materials plans to ramp up metal output from its Vietnam mine to tap ex-China supply gap for strategic industries
Indonesia’s foreign ministry urges caution over US military overflight proposal
It would allow Washington to maximise surveillance and reconnaissance using Indonesian waters and territory
IMF says defence spending surge risks widening global deficits
Countries from Germany to France have lifted military expenditures in recent years
