[Analytics] In Duterte’s Philippines, fears of slow internet trump fears of China
In granting a licence to a joint venture backed by China Telecom, the Philippine leader…
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HK protesters march, withdraw money from Bank of China
HONG KONG, Jul 13, 2019, Asia Times. Hong Kong protesters on Saturday continued through different…
Japan is most popular destination for travelers in Asia Pacific
JAKARTA, Jul 12, 2019, The Jakarta Post. The most popular ‘bucket-list’ destination for travelers in…
N. Korea changes constitution to make Kim Jong-un official head of state
SEOUL, Jul 12, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea has revised its constitution to stipulate that leader…
Russia proposes supplying S. Korea with semiconductor materials to replace those from Japan
SEOUL, Jul 12, 2019, Hankyoreh. Russia suggested that it may be able to supply South…
Raising war with China over arbitral award meant to ‘scare’ Filipinos
MANILA, Jul 12, 2019, PhilStar. Enforcing the Philippines’ arbitral win against China does not necessarily…
India set to launch low-cost moon mission on Monday
NEW DELHI, Jul 12, 2019, AFP. India will step up the international space race on…
Princess Mako marks 120th anniv. of Japanese immigration to Peru
LIMA, Jul 11, 2019, Kyodo. Japan’s Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, marked the…
‘Government Edition’ drone launched by Chinese DJI
SHENZHEN, Jul 11, 2019, Asia Times. The world’s largest maker of light civilian drones, DJI,…
Indigo airlines squabble adds to India’s aviation troubles
NEW DELHI, Jul 11, 2019, Asia Times. The simmering differences between the two primary owners…
77,000 relocated after heavy rains soak south China
BEIJING, Jul 11, 2019, China Daily. About 1.63 million residents have been affected by heavy…
Seoul, Tokyo to hold working-level talks this week amid trade row
SEJONG, Jul 11, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea’s trade ministry said Thursday it will hold working-level…