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Defense · Defense Diplomacy

Malaysia's Four-Way Balancing Act

Defence spending will rise to 1.5% of GDP by 2030, but the minister insists the build-up is not aimed at any specific country.

Alvara MerrickSeptember 1, 2026

Defense · Defense Policy Strategy

SCO in Bishkek: Security and the European Stakes

The summit's 25th-anniversary session comes as Russia's war in Ukraine and Iran-US tensions dominate the agenda, with leaders expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz.

Alvara MerrickAugust 31, 2026

Politics · International Relations

SCO Signals a Shifting World Order

The SCO summit in Bishkek brings China, Russia and India together as major powers seek greater influence in an increasingly multipolar international system

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

Health · Health Policy Systems

Indonesia Expands Wellness Tourism

Indonesia is strengthening its wellness tourism ecosystem to improve global competitiveness and attract high-value international visitors.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

Health · Health Policy Systems

Bali Promotes Health Tourism

Bali is strengthening its international health tourism profile by showcasing the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone to foreign diplomats and potential investors.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

Health · Medical Science Research

Indonesia Boosts Wellness Tourism

Indonesia is strengthening cooperation between tourism and health authorities to expand wellness and medical tourism as part of its broader tourism development strategy.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

Health · Health Policy Systems

Indonesia Builds Health Tourism

Indonesia is developing a cross-sector strategy to strengthen health tourism by bringing tourism and healthcare stakeholders together.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

Health · Health Policy Systems

Malaysia Boosts Medical Tourism

Malaysia is strengthening its medical tourism strategy through closer cooperation between Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

Health · Health Policy Systems

Malaysia Targets India

Malaysia is strengthening its presence in India by promoting medical tourism alongside its wider tourism offerings under the Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 campaign.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

Health · Medical Science Research

Malaysia Expands Heart Tourism

Malaysia is strengthening its medical tourism ecosystem through a new partnership connecting air travel, specialised cardiac care and national tourism promotion.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

Health · Medical Science Research

Malaysia Expands Medical Tourism

Malaysia is expanding its medical tourism presence in Central Asia by welcoming healthcare professionals from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for a week-long familiarisation programme designed to strengthen professional partnerships, referral opportunities and international healthcare cooperation.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 1, 2026

Politics · International Relations

The 104th Anniversary of Turkish Victory Day Celebrated in Brussels

On the occasion of Victory Day, the Embassy of Türkiye in Brussels commemorated the historic 30 August 1922 victory.

Akın KarataşAugust 31, 2026

Politics · International Relations

2026: The Year of Kyrgyzstan?

How a landlocked nation of mountains and nomads became one of Eurasia's busiest diplomatic crossroads

Derya SoysalAugust 31, 2026

Travel · Travel Diplomacy

Malaysia's European Tourism Potential

Despite West Asia tensions, European arrivals hit a record half-million in Q1, driven by double-digit growth from Türkiye, Ukraine, and Poland.

Zhansaya NurlanovnaAugust 31, 2026

General · International

Malaysia's 25 Universities in the World's Top 1,000 Await European Students

Universiti Malaya's climb to 56th place marks its best-ever result, with five Malaysian universities now in the global top 200, the strongest showing in Southeast Asia.

Zhansaya NurlanovnaAugust 31, 2026

General · International

Cinema as a Bridge Between Malaysia and the EU

European films took home major prizes at the 9th MIFFest, including Best Director for Morad Mostafa and the Audience Choice Award for Oliver Laxe's 'Sirât'.

Zhansaya NurlanovnaAugust 31, 2026

General · International

When the Horse Becomes a Diplomatic Instrument

What happens when a national symbol becomes a tool of diplomacy? In Turkmenistan, the Akhal-Teke horse is increasingly being used to project the country’s cultural identity and strengthen its international presence.

Akın KarataşAugust 31, 2026

Technology · Artificial Intelligence Ai

EU Tightens ChatGPT Rules

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, making it subject to stricter EU oversight. Reddit and Roblox have also been placed under the bloc’s highest level of digital platform scrutiny.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

Technology · Artificial Intelligence Ai

Nvidia Deepens MediaTek Deal

Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion in MediaTek while expanding their partnership to develop AI computing platforms. The agreement will allow customers to build custom AI chips compatible with Nvidia-powered systems, strengthening Nvidia’s position across data centers, personal computers and autonomous vehicles.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

Technology · Artificial Intelligence Ai

China’s AI Chip Boom

China’s domestic AI chip industry is experiencing rapid growth as rising demand for computing power combines with Beijing’s push for technological self-reliance. The boom highlights how US export restrictions are reshaping China’s semiconductor sector and intensifying competition in the global AI race.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

Politics · International Relations

US Deploys Laser Against Border Drones

The US military has used a high-energy laser system to disable three cartel-linked drones near the US-Mexico border. The operation highlights Washington’s growing reliance on directed-energy technology to counter emerging threats along the southern border.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

Politics · International Relations

US-Iran Tensions Escalate

The United States and Iran have resumed direct military exchanges after a month-long lull, with US forces striking Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran retaliating with missile attacks on US bases in Jordan. The escalation has raised fresh concerns over regional security and the safety of one of the world’s most important energy routes.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

Health · Medical Science Research

Early Heart Monitoring Improves Diagnosis

A new clinical trial suggests that starting heart rhythm monitoring earlier in the emergency department can significantly improve the diagnosis of unexplained fainting. The findings could change how hospitals investigate patients whose fainting episodes have no immediate identifiable cause.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

Health · Medical Science Research

New Tool Predicts Heart Failure Treatment

A new clinical prediction tool developed from data involving more than 38,000 heart failure patients could help doctors identify which treatments are most likely to benefit individual patients while reducing the risk of complications.

Ipek TuncerAugust 31, 2026

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