Malaysia’s govt withdraws Bills for PM term limit
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26, 2020, Malay Mail. The federal government has recalled two items of…
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Pakistani PM orders immediate repatriation of former PM Nawaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26, 2020, Pakistan Today. Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed his administration to…
In Russia, India to take part in combat drills with China, Pakistan
NEW DELHI, Aug 26, 2020, ToI. Indian soldiers will take part in combat drills with…
Palau plans to open up to Taiwan tourism market
NGERULMUD, Aug 26, 2020, RNZ. Palau is reportedly planning to open up for tourism next…
Singapore’s market is ‘undervalued’ at the moment, says UBS
SINGAPORE, Aug 26, 2020, CNBC. Singapore’s markets have “done really badly” so far in 2020…
India, Bangladesh to open new trade connectivity route via inland waterways from Sep 3
NEW DELHI, Aug 26, 2020, The Economic Times. India and Bangladesh will open a new…
Taiwan lets mainland Chinese students return to island for university
TAIPEI, Aug 26, 2020, SCMP. Taiwan is allowing tertiary students from mainland China to return…
Visitors from New Zealand, Brunei must use virus tracing app in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Aug 25, 2020, ST. Visitors from New Zealand and Brunei who successfully apply to…
Venezuela, Argentina and Colombia among the highest rates in Bloomberg’s Misery Index
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 25, 2020, Merco Press. Bloomberg’s Misery Index, which tallies inflation and unemployment…
Strengthening B2B ties with China is Pakistan’s foremost priority: PM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25, 2020, Xinhua. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said that strengthening the business-to-business…
[Analytics] Cambodia needs technocratic leaders to stay relevant in Industry 4.0
In Cambodia, there is an increasing demand for high-skilled laborers as the country aspires to…
China promises to prioritize Mekong nations for Covid-19 vaccine
HANOI, Aug 25, 2020, VN Express. Vietnam and other Mekong countries will receive priority once…