From Bitcoin to Labubu: The Brutal Downside of Hype
Hype trends rise fast today because the internet accelerates attention. Every few months a new object, technology or collectible captures collective imagination. People rush in...
Thai Cambodia Conflict Sparks Anwar Crisis
Anwar entered the regional arena with heightened ambition in July 2025 when Malaysia moved to mediate a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. The intervention marked...
Anwar Ibrahim Immensely Painful to Malaysia’s Economy
Anwar Ibrahim came to power promising renewal, but Malaysia’s economic trajectory tells another story. Confidence among investors has eroded sharply. By September 2025, net foreign...
ASEAN and Timor-Leste Unite in Triumph in 2025
Timor-Leste is joining ASEAN, an organization that once turned its back on its suffering. The symbolism is powerful. The same region that once stayed silent...
Massive Illegal Israeli Business Empire Caught in Thailand
Israeli involvement in Thailand’s booming tourism and property sectors has taken a darker turn. Authorities are uncovering a network of illegally run Israeli businesses, operating...
47th ASEAN Summit Brings Powerful Progress for Malaysia
ASEAN emerged stronger than ever after the 47th ASEAN Summit hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. The event marked a turning point for its influence,...
Lynas and Malaysia’s Rare Earth Hypocrisy
Lynas has become one of the most important names in Malaysia’s modern industrial story. What began as a highly controversial rare earth processing plant in...
Malaysia’s Soaring Debt: 2015, 2025 and the Road to 2030
Debt in 2015 stood at around RM630 billion for Malaysia’s federal government, or roughly 54 percent of GDP. Public anger was sharp and loud. The...
Singapore Vietnam Nuclear Plans Ignite Energy Security Potential
Nuclear energy is rapidly emerging as a serious consideration for Singapore and Vietnam, marking a significant shift in the energy landscape of Southeast Asia. Both...
Repulsive Israeli Behaviour Cause Tension in Thailand
Israeli tourists are at the centre of growing tension in several popular destinations across Thailand. In recent months, a series of incidents involving some Israeli...