China-Brunei joint petrochemical venture contributes to local economy
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 17, 2021, Xinhua. Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd, a China-Brunei joint venture,…
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[Analytics] Trump’s whiplash diplomacy on Taiwan
Beginning in Jan. 2017, the Trump Administration made great strides in America’s relationship with Taiwan…
India’s PM Modi should get vaccinated first to “clear all doubts”: Politician
AURANGABAD, Jan 16, 2021, NDTV. Prime Minister Narendra Modi should first get himself vaccinated for…
China to produce seawater rice on 400,000 hectares of saline-alkali lands this year
BEIJING, Jan 16, 2021, China Daily. A team of rice experts led by Yuan Longping,…
PM Modi to address the nation on vaccination campaign on Jan 16
NEW DELHI, Jan 15, 2021, HT. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on…
Top court upholds 20-year prison term for S. Korea’s ex-president Park
SEOUL, Jan 14, 2021, Yonhap. The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 20-year sentence for…
Decision to halt all business travel to Japan an abrupt about-face for Suga administration
TOKYO, Jan 14, 2021, The Mainichi. To curb the spread of the coronavirus, the government…
Hong Kong emigration to Britain could mean $36B capital outflow
HONG KONG, Jan 14, 2021, Reuters. Hong Kong residents leaving the city to move to…
China’s new rules on ‘unjustified’ foreign laws bolster ability to strike back at US long-arm jurisdiction
HONG KONG, Jan 13, 2021, SCMP. New rules strengthening China’s ability to strike back at…
Brazil results show Chinese Covid-19 vaccine 50.4 per cent effective
BEIJING, Jan 13, 2021, BBC. A coronavirus vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac has been found…
China plans rail link to Myanmar oil and gas port
BEIJING, Jan 12, 2021, Argus Media. China is planning to expand infrastructure links with the…
[Analytics] Why Indonesia and Japan must collaborate on hydrogen
Hydrogen is currently in the spotlight as one of the more promising renewable energy sources….
India’s top court orders stay on new farm laws that riled growers
NEW DELHI, Jan 12, 2021, Reuters. India’s Supreme Court ordered an indefinite stay on Tuesday…
Alibaba-backed electric car start-up Xpeng gets $2B in credit
BEIJING, Jan 12, 2021, CNBC. China’s state-owned banks are stepping up their support for some…
N. Korea may have held secret military parade, reports South
SEOUL, Jan 11, 2021, The Telegraph. South Korea’s military on Monday revealed that North Korea…