Malaysia to deport thousands of undocumented Indonesian migrants
JAKARTA, Jun 11, 2021, Reuters. Indonesia is preparing to receive thousands of deportees from Malaysia,…
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US says denied full access to Cambodian naval base during visit
PHNOM PENH, Jun 11, 2021, Bangkok Post. The US embassy in Phnom Penh said on…
[Analytics] Why Malaysia is upset with China over a maritime dispute
Analysts say a rare burst of anger from Malaysia over the flight of Chinese air…
Japan, Australia raise concerns about reported abuses in China
TOKYO/CANBERRA, Jun 9, 2021, Reuters. Japan and Australia voiced “serious concerns” on Wednesday over reports…
Thai govt agrees on Phuket plan
BANGKOK, Jun 8, 2021, Bangkok Post. The cabinet on Tuesday agreed in principle on the…
ASEAN, China pledge to exercise restraint in South China Sea, gloss over Myanmar crisis
BEIJING, Jun 8, 2021, ST. Asean and China on Tuesday (June 8) pledged to exercise…
Global chip shortage to last until at least mid-2022: Manufacturer
SINGAPORE, Jun 7, 2021, Financial Times. The global chip shortage disrupting the car industry and…
Trial of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash to start hearing evidence in the Netherlands
BADHOEVEDORP, Jun 7, 2021, AFP. Dutch judges will on Monday (June 7) start hearing evidence…
Two trains crash killing at least 25 in Pakistan
MULTAN, Jun 7, 2021, Fox News. Two express trains collided in southern Pakistan early Monday…
Thailand concerned at Myanmar violence
BANGKOK, Jun 6, 2021, WION. Thailand is concerned about the violence in many parts of…
Hanoi metro tickets to cost $0.35-0.65
HANOI, Jun 6, 2021, VN Express. Fares on Hanoi’s first metro will range from VND8,000-15,000…
Philippines bars nurses from working abroad after limit reached
MANILA, Jun 6, 2021, Bloomberg. The Philippine government suspended the sending abroad of nurses, and…
Asia Pacific trade ministers debate proposal to remove tariffs for Covid-19 vaccines
WELLINGTON, Jun 5, 2021, SBS News. Trade ministers from the Pacific Rim were discussing ways…
Beijing to strengthen cooperation with Hanoi: China’s PM
BEIJING, Jun 5, 2021, China Daily. Bilateral cooperation, particularly the joint fight against COVID-19, was…
Malaysia’s sugar exports seen delayed amid lockdown, tight production
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 4, 2021, S&P Global Platz. The potential implication of a reduced workforce,…