Kashmir earthquake toll mounts as Pakistan’s PM warns of war with India
MUZAFFARABAD, Sep 25, 2019, Reuters, AP. At least 24 people were killed and 450 injured…
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Hong Kong hoteliers issue SOS as plunging rates reach US$9 a night and occupancy hits 20 per cent amid protests
HONG KONG, Sep 25, 2019, SCMP. Hong Kong hotel operators have called on the government…
Nissan closes plant in Indonesia, halts producing its brand
JAKARTA, Sep 25, 2019, Kyodo. Nissan Motor Co closed one of its two plants in…
Beijing opens second international airport
BEIJING, Sep 25, 2019, Global Times. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced the official…
[Analytics] China facing a European Union backlash
China is already embroiled in one trade war with the United States. Now, it could…
Indonesia, Japan reach deal on Jakarta-Surabaya medium-speed rail project
JAKARTA, Sep 25, 2019, Kyodo. Indonesia and Japan signed a deal Tuesday on an outline…
[Ratings] Asia Pacific is home to 35 of the Top 50 International Megahubs 2019: OAG’s Index
OAG, the world’s leading provider of travel data and insight, released its Megahubs Index 2019….
Moon-Trump summit shows money may matter more in alliance
NEW YORK, Sep 24, 2019, Yonhap. In his ninth summit with U.S. President Donald Trump…
China has no timetable to launch digital currency: central bank governor
BEIJING, Sep 24, 2019, Global Times. China’s research and development of digital currency has achieved…
[Analytics] ‘Good’ vs ‘Bad’ nationalism in Asia
Developments in India, Japan, and Hong Kong provide significant lessons for the intensive debate between…
PM Modi made aggressive remarks, was well-received by 50,000: Trump to PM Imran Khan
NEW YORK, Sep 24, 2019, India Today. With Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan sitting beside…
[Analytics] China unveils high-tech spending spree
Wired up and ready to roll out another massive multi-billion-dollar high-tech spending spree. In two…