Singapore’s world-first face scan plan sparks privacy fears
SINGAPORE, Oct 18, 2020, AFP. Singapore will become the world’s first country to use facial…
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Japanese PM Suga to visit Vietnam on Oct 18-20
HANOI, Oct 18, 2020, VNS. At the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc…
Emergency power not needed for return of motorcycle taxis in the Philippines: Palace
MANILA, Oct 18, 2020, Tempo. Malacañang said President Duterte no longer has to use his…
Thai northern province of Tak closed borders with Myanmar after Covid test find
BANGKOK, Oct 18, 2020, Bangkok Post. The northern province of Tak on Saturday sealed its…
Vietnam GDP could top Singapore’s this year: IMF
HANOI, Oct 17, 2020, VN Express. Vietnam’s estimated GDP of $340.6 billion this year could…
Malaysia allows gyms to reopen in CMCO areas
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17, 2002, Malay Mail. Gyms in areas that have been put under…
Malaysian opposition’s Anwar Ibrahim faces multiple investigations: Police
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17, 2020, Kyodo. Malaysian police said Saturday they are investigating opposition leader…
Indonesia, Singapore to strengthen cooperation in investment to the digital ecomonics
JAKARTA, Oct 17, 2020, ANTARA. Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to enhance economic cooperation, including…
Malaysia’s PM completes self-quarantine, cleared of Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17, 2020, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been…
China says it has ‘reached consensus’ with Philippines on South China Sea oil exploration
MANILA, Oct 17, 2020, PhilStar. China and the Philippines have come to an agreement on…
Two Thai protesters could face life imprisonment for violence against the Queen
BANGKOK, Oct 17, 2020, CNN. Two activists in Thailand have been arrested on charges of…
[Analytics] Vietnam wrestles to install new leadership
The Vietnamese Communist party’s 13th plenum adjourned at midday on October 10 with an end-of-meeting…