[Analytics] China state-owned firms could see more defaults and fewer bailouts from Beijing
China will increasingly not offer bailouts to its state-owned enterprises, but rather, let its distressed…
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Trump becomes 3rd US president to be impeached, faces Senate trial
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec 19, 2019, Kyodo. President Donald Trump on Wednesday became the third U.S….
China’s aircraft carriers tipped to team up to target foreign forces aiding Taiwan
BEIJING, Dec 19, 2019, SCMP. China’s new aircraft carrier is likely to team up with…
[Analytics] Spirits industry tries to avoid tariff crossfire
Bourbon from Kentucky and Scotch whisky have already been targeted. What’s next? French cognac? Juliette…
Pro-impeachment protests grip America
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec 18, 2019, The Sydney Morning Herald. Hundreds of thousands of Americans in…
Japan to tighten screws on Google and other tech giants to ensure transparency
TOKYO, Dec 18, 2019, Reuters. Japan will tighten regulations to prevent technology giants including Facebook…
Peru requests provisional arrest with a view to extraditing ex-First Lady Karp from US
LIMA, Dec 18, 2019, ANDINA. The Peruvian Judiciary’s Fourth Criminal Chamber of Free Prisoners requested…
Vietnam seeks balanced trade relations with US: Deputy PM
HANOI, Dec 18, 2019, The Hanoi Times. Vietnam is trying to purchase more goods from…
Japan’s exports shrink for 12th month as US, China demand falls
TOKYO, Dec 18, 2019, Reuters. Japan’s exports slipped for a 12th straight month in November,…
Iran president to hold talks with Japan PM Abe amid Mideast tensions
TOKYO, Dec 17, 2019, Kyodo. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani will visit Japan from Friday to…
[Analytics] A South China Sea cauldron in 2020?
If events in the South China Sea (SCS) in 2019 provide any indication of what…
[Analytics] If 5G is here, can 6G be far behind?
The rolling out of 5G services has triggered a wave of competition across the world…