Brief lockdown slows inflation in the Philippines
MANILA, Sep 4, 2020, PhilStar. Inflation eased for the first time in three months in…
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Vietnam to soon resume flights to China, Cambodia, Laos and Taiwan
HANOI, Sep 4, 2020, Hanoi Times. The aviation authorities have proposed reopen six international routes…
[Analytics] India gains nothing from an ‘Asian NATO’
If you are of two minds about the foreign-policy orientations of the Indian government, what…
Chinese president Xi postpones visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 4, 2020, The Nation. Chinese President Xi Jinping has postponed his visit to…
[Analytics] Myanmar’s narrative of democratic transition is holding the country back
In central Yangon, the fabric printing shops that line the streets of the Shwegondine neighborhood…
Thailand sets out 3,000-baht cash handouts to people to buy consumer goods
BANGKOK, Sep 4, 2020, TNA. The government’s Center for Economic Situation Administration approved the economic…
Oil tanker fire out of control off Sri Lanka, crewman killed
COLOMBO, Sep 4, 2020, AFP. A Panamanian-registered oil tanker burned out of control for a…
Hong Kong govt to extend universal Covid-19 screening program
HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2020, Xinhua. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government Friday…
Malaysia’s lawmaker urges govt to reconsider blanket ban on foreign nationals entering
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 4, 2020, Malay Mail. Former International Trade and Industry (Miti) deputy minister…
Russia needs to launch a Delivery Unit for reforms’ management: Boris Titov
MOSCOW, Sep 3, 2020, Pan Pacific Agency. Russia needs to create a system of reforms’…
Grim picture as Indonesia enters sixth month of Covid-19 outbreak
JAKARTA, Sep 3, 2020, The Jakarta Post. As Indonesia enters its sixth month since COVID-19…
Singapore must guard its reputation for openness: PM Lee
SINGAPORE, Sep 3, 2020, BT. Singapore must continue to welcome talent and investment that creates…