[Analytics] Taiwan and the United States — much thunder, little rain
Since April, the administration of US President Donald Trump has been ratcheting up its rhetoric…
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LG Chem to build latex plant with Malaysia’s Petronas Chemicals
SEOUL, Aug 24, 2020, Yonhap. Malaysia’s Petronas Chemicals said Monday it has signed a deal…
Pakistan’s exports record 20 per cent growth in July
ISLAMABAD, Aug 24, 2020, Anadolu Agency. Pakistan exports rose 20% in July after four-month decline…
At least 11 killed after 2 blasts rip through southern Philippines
MANILA, Aug 24, 2020, NYT. Two powerful explosions ripped through heavily populated areas of a…
Hanoi plans to repair busy bridge crossing Red river
HANOI, Aug 24, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Hanoi’s Department of Transport on August 23 requested…
Muhyiddin announced as Bersatu president, Ahmad Faizal deputy president
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23, 2020, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been…
Thailand ‘state of emergency’ extended
BANGKOK, Aug 23, 2020, TNA. The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration resolved to extend the…
China urges Philippines to halt ‘illegal provocations’ at sea
BEIJING, Aug 23, 2020, Bloomberg. China’s patrols in the South China Sea are “beyond reproach”…
Pakistan likely to use drones in Jammu and Kashmir for bombing security establishments: BSF
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23, 2020, DNA. Pakistan is planning to use drones to drop bombs at…
Myanmar wary of China’s Belt and Road investments
YANGON, Aug 23, 2020, Anadolu Agency. Myanmar held its fourth major peace talk in its…
Nepal, India discuss future areas of cooperation
KATHMANDU, Aug 23, 2020, The Himalayan Times. The second meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Working…
Hong Kong prepares for citywide virus testing
HONG KONG, Aug 23, 2020, China Daily. Hong Kong’s free coronavirus testing will begin on…