[Analytics] China’s Belt and Road plan hits roadblock as virus pinches supply of materials and workers
Despite tentative signs of economic recovery at home, projects under the Belt and Road Initiative…
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China-Uzbekistan telemedicine system put into operation
NANCHANG, Apr 26, 2020, Xinhua. The China-Uzbekistan telemedicine system was put into operation Saturday to…
[Analytics] Asia should lead the way in producing a coronavirus vaccine
The Asia-Pacific region has the expertise and resources to take a leadership role in not…
India’s PM Narendra Modi shares tips to limit coronavirus spread
NEW DELHI, Apr 26, 2020, India Today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it…
[Analytics] Huge investment in ‘new infra’ key to China’s recovery
China’s switch to investment-led growth is a good opportunity for it to build new infrastructure…
Train likely belonging to N. Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been parked at his his Wonsan compound since Apr 21
PYONGYANG, Apr 26, 2020, AP. A train likely belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong…
Malaysia’s lockdown exit strategy may look like proposed by France or Germany
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 26, 2020, Malay Mail. With the number of Covid-19 cases going down…
China’s Heilongjiang reports 5 new confirmed coronavirus cases, city of Harbin tightens travel restrictions
HARBIN, Apr 26, 2020, Xinhua. Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province reported five new locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19…
India, Pakistan ease restrictions for some small businesses amid lockdown
DHAKA, Apr 25, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. The Indian government allowed a limited reopening of shops…
[Analytics] Post-Coronavirus recovery in Asia: “Whatever it takes” to small businesses
Asia was hit hard by the first wave of the coronavirus, as the sudden stop…
‘Can’t have lockdown of people, lockout of economy’: Congress leader to India’s govt
NEW DELHI, Apr 25, 2020, Hindustan Times. The Centre should have a rethink on its…
[Analytics] Taiwan will surf ‘digital tidal wave’ after coronavirus
What will the world look like after the global Wuhan coronavirus epidemic? It certainly won’t…