China remains the largest foreign investor in Laos
VIENTIANE, Oct 16, 2020, The Laotian Times. China remains the largest foreign investor in Laos,…
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SIA, Cathay Pacific, Far East Hospitality to get fillip from planned travel bubble
SINGAPORE, Oct 16, 2020, BT. Aviation and hospitality stocks listed in Singapore and Hong Kong…
Political violence a threat to Myanmar’s election
YANGON, Oct 16, 2020, Frontier Myanmar. Although elections in Myanmar since 2010 have been largely…
Yak farmers urge preservation, promotion of yak farming in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Oct 16, 2020, The Himalayan Times. Yak farmers have stressed on the need to…
Filipinos allowed to go on non-essential travel abroad starting Oct 21
MANILA, Oct 16, 2020, Eagle News. Filipinos who wish to go on non-essential travel abroad…
Thai cabinet confirms state of emergency, curfew if protests escalate
BANGKOK, Oct 16, 2020, Bangkok Post. The cabinet on Friday formally approved the state of…
Dr Mahathir says Malaysia’s political uncertainty won’t end with Anwar as PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16, 2020, Reuters. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said…
Foreign investors ‘confused by emergency rule’: Thai official
BANGKOK, Oct 16, 2020, The Nation. Foreign investors need more details of what they can…
Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat over ‘ceasefire violations’
ISLAMABAD, Oct 15, 2020, PTI. Pakistan on Thursday summoned a senior diplomat from the Indian…
Thai protesters occupy Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Oct 15, 2020, Bangkok Post. Anti-government protesters blocked Ratchaprasong intersection, in Bangkok’s inner business…
Trust deficit for Malaysian politicians widens as power tussle shadows fresh lockdowns
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15, 2020, ST. The trust deficit between Malaysians and their politicians have…
Japan to sign agreement allowing arms exports to Vietnam
TOKYO, Oct 15, 2020, Nikkei. Japan plans to sign an agreement with Vietnam to allow…