[Analytics] De-escalation in Hong Kong? This weekend may tell
Peaceful protests on the streets of Hong Kong turned violent this week, raising the question…
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Japan scrambles for information on ship attacks near Strait of Hormuz
TOKYO, Jun 14, 2019, Kyodo. Japan sought further information Friday about the attacks on two…
Moon suggests trust-based denuclearization, peace
STOCKHOLM, Jun 14, 2019, Yonhap. Striving to jump-start the slow-going Korea peace process, South Korean…
India planning to launch own space station by 2030: ISRO Chief
NEW DELHI, Jun 14, 2019, NDTV. In one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken…
[Analytics] Southeast Asia: Hiding in plain sight
Ask many American, German or Canadian businesses or investors about “Asian business opportunities,” and they…
Huawei files to trademark own mobile operating system worldwide
BEIJING, Jun 14, 2019, RT. Chinese technology giant Huawei is in the process of launching…
[Analytics] In Hong Kong protests, did police use excessive force or issue a proportional response?
With at least 80 people injured, both sides of city’s political divide levelled accusations over…
No justification for Malaysia to refuse Zakir Naik’s extradition to India
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 14, 2019, MalayMail. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s claim that Malaysia has the…
N.K. leader sent ‘very interesting’ message to Trump via letter: Moon
OSLO, Jun 13, 2019, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a “very interesting” message…
China, Kyrgyzstan agree to enhance ties to new heights
BISHKEK, Jun 13, 2019, Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Sooronbay Jeenbekov,…
Japanese firm to buy Malaysian Chicken Rice Shop for RM220 million
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 13, 2019, FMT. Japanese restaurant operator Zensho Holdings Co Ltd agreed to…
[Analytics] US farmers swamped by trade war tariffs and unprecedented rains
Heavy weather is killing spring plantings, compounded by loss of Chinese market. The financial strain…