‘No plans’ to bring in more laws under emergency powers: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam
HONG KONG, Oct 8, 2019, SCMP. Hong Kong’s leader said on Tuesday she had no…
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[Analytics] Beijing’s pressure will only push Taiwan further out of reach
China hopes its strong-arm tactics will persuade the Taiwanese public to spurn Tsai Ing-wen in…
China to hold international Digital Economy Expo in Shijiazhuang
BEIJING, Oct 7, 2019, Xinhua. The second China International Digital Economy Expo will be held…
[Analytics] Budweiser wants to take on Asian beer markets where local brews rule
After listing its Budweiser APAC in Hong Kong last week, AB InBev said it will…
[Analytics] The cataclysm that created a Korean icon
North Korea has carried out six nuclear tests, but by far the greatest explosion ever…
First Hong Kongers appear in court for defying mask ban
HONG KONG, Oct 7, 2019, AFP. Hong Kong democracy protesters arrested for defying a new…
Leaders call for greater cooperation in South and Southeast Asia at the India Economic Summit
NEW DELHI, Oct 7, 2019, Pan Pacific Agency. The prime minister of Bangladesh and the…
World’s longest heavyload railway will be loaded with coal in China
ORDOS, Oct 7, 2019, China Daily. Haoji Railway, the longest heavyload railway in the world,…
[Analytics] Beijing, Moscow upgrade security ties
In the latest sign of Beijing’s and Moscow’s expanding strategic partnership, Russia is assisting China…
1 in 4 Japan employees want to cut back business ties with China
TOKYO, Oct 6, 2019, Bloomberg. About one out of every four employees in Japanese companies…
Singapore helps Japan’s tsunami-hit city pick up the pieces
RIKOZENTAKATA, Oct 6, 2019, The Straits Times. Ms Takiko Murakami, who lives in the once…
Sharing agreements for common rivers between India and Bangladesh expected in soonest possible time: Modi
NEW DELHI, Oct 6, 2019, The Bangladesh Today. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said…