[Analytics] Vietnam and the new Pacific Trade Triangle
Vietnam is highly integrated into the global economy and since 2017, trade has consistently sat…
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China congratulates Marcos, Duterte over lead in elections
MANILA, May 11, 2022, PhilStar. China has congratulated former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and…
Malaysia aims to regain palm oil market share in EU
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6, 2022, Reuters. Malaysia, the world’s second largest palm oil producer, today…
[Analytics] What is the CPTPP and why is China eager to join?
China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership…
[Analytics] All in the family: Philippine political dynasties tighten grip on power
If the son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos wins the May 9 presidential election,…
Philippine presidential candidates in final push to woo voters
MANILA, May 3, 2022, Reuters. Philippine presidential candidates will hold final election rallies this week…
Hong Kong’s leadership candidate pledges to save city’s competitiveness
HONG KONG, Apr 29, 2022, Reuters. Hong Kong’s sole candidate to become its next leader…
Suu Kyi gets five more years in jail over corruption case
BANGKOK, Apr 27, 2022, ST. A Myanmar court on Wednesday (April 27) sentenced ousted state…
[Analytics] Political storm clouds gather over Pakistan
Imran Khan was voted out of office after only three and a half years on…
Malaysia’s largest bank says sorry for disruption to services
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 25, 2022, Malay Mail. Customers of Maybank found themselves temporarily unable to…
Malaysia’s inflation rises 2.2 per cent in March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 22, 2022, Bernama. Malaysia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March 2022 rose…
East Timor expected to join ASEAN in 2023
DILI, Apr 21, 2022, Kyodo. East Timor’s President-elect Jose Ramos-Horta said Thursday he expects his…