Malaysia’s palm oil industry faces labour crunch, turns to prisoners for help
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 9, 2020, Hindustan Times. The coronavirus crisis has pushed the Malaysian palm…
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Pacific island nation of Palau offers to host US military bases: Report
NGERULMUD, Sep 9, 2020, Stars and Stripes. The Republic of Palau, east of the Philippines…
Nepal’s foreign investment pledges from India down 51 per cent due to red tape
KATHMANDU, Sep 9, 2020, The Kathmandu Post. Foreign investment commitment from India declined 51.42 percent…
[Analytics] Getting China’s Belt and Road initiative right
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has generated an enormous amount of commentary and analysis,…
Vietnam market big enough for Japanese business ambitions: PM
HANOI, Sep 9, 2002, VN Express. The Vietnam market is big enough for Japanese companies…
Philippine president Duterte welcomes oversight on govt projects
MANILA, Sep 9, 2020, Manila Bulletin. President Duterte is open to any legislative oversight on…
Dog meat trade a serious business in Vientiane
VIENTIANE, Sep 9, 2020, The Laotian Times. The dog meat trade remains steady in Laos,…
Myanmar army deserters confirm atrocities against Rohingya
BANGKOK, Sep 9, 2020, The Himalayan Times. Two soldiers who deserted from Myanmar’s army have…
Diving team to check diesel patch from MT New Diamond
COLOMBO, Sep 9, 2020, Sri Lanka Mirror. A diving team has been deployed to investigate…
Thai govt plans 30B baht projects to boost rural incomes, farm sector
BANGKOK, Sep 9, 2020, Bangkok Post. The government is planning new projects worth about 30…
ASEAN talks begin with pandemic, South China Sea, Rohingya on agenda
HANOI, Sep 9, 2020, Kyodo. The foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian…
China’s digital trade with Betl and Road countries robust: Report
BEIJING, Sep 9, 2020, Xinhua. China’s digital trade with countries along the Belt and Road…