On 29 April 2026, an international symposium titled “Thailand and Central Asia: Building Sustainable Relations and New Partnerships in a Dynamic Eurasia” was held in Bangkok, the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand.

The situation around the Strait of Hormuz is once again becoming one of the central pressure points of global politics. It is now the number one issue, at least until military action by the United States against Iran potentially resumes.

A warning about higher condom prices has gone viral across China, drawing widespread attention on social media platforms such as Sina Weibo.

Malaysia's export outlook faces rising downside risks despite a sustained AI-driven upcycle, as Middle East tensions dampen global growth, disrupt supply chains and raise input costs, according to economists.

Rising tensions in the Middle East are no longer viewed solely as a short term geopolitical shock.

Singapore’s economic outlook for 2026 is facing mounting headwinds, as escalating geopolitical risks and potential energy supply disruptions begin to outweigh still-resilient technology-driven growth, economists said.

Brazil has become the focus of a new geopolitical debate after a lawmaker proposed restricting the entry of Israeli military personnel into the country.

US President Donald Trump has intensified criticism of NATO, raising the prospect of a potential U.S. withdrawal from the alliance amid disagreements over security responsibilities in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a prolonged and complex phase characterized by attritional warfare, strategic adaptation, and geopolitical recalibration.