[Analytics] Why Malaysia’s Muhyiddin fears a free press
Advocates are sounding the alarm over a rapid deterioration of press freedom conditions in Malaysia…
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Pakistan-China border via Khunjerab Pass to be opened from tonight
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10, 2020, The Nation. Pakistan-China border via Khunjerab Pass in Hunza will be…
[Analytics] Rodrigo Duterte’s war on many fronts
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his penultimate State of the Nation Address as the onslaught…
Bangladesh floods death toll hits 184
DHAKA, Aug 10, 2020, Anadolu. Bangladesh on Sunday registered 10 more deaths in floods, taking…
Former Malaysia’s PM new party set to announce Slim by-election candidate on Aug 12
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10, 2020, Malay Mail. The newly formed Malay-based party by former prime…
Rally rivals set to face off in Thailand
BANGKOK, Aug 10, 2020, Bangkok Post. Confrontation between anti-government protesters and opponents who constantly warn…
Schools reopen fully in Sri Lanka after 4 months coronavirus lockdown
COLOMBO, Aug 10, 2020, PTI. Sri Lanka on Monday fully reopened schools after keeping them…
Cambodia’s officials tackle gas business
PHNOM PENH, Aug 10, 2020, The Phnom Penh Post. Gas vendors who do not meet…
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai arrested on collusion charges
HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2020, Kyodo. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai and his younger…
Apple suppliers’ shares plunge in Hong Kong, China as Trump’s WeChat ban is seen pummelling iPhone shipments
HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2020, SCMP. Apple suppliers in Hong Kong and China plummeted on…
China, Pakistan push ahead with $6.8B rail project in region disputed with India
China and Pakistan have increased their cooperation on infrastructure development in Kashmir, where the two…
Foreign ministry needs to do more to support economic rehabilitation: Thai PM
BANGKOK, Aug 8, 2020, Bangkok Post. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says he has named Foreign…