Internet cafés, gyms allowed to open Aug 1 in the Philippines
MANILA, Jul 30, 2020, The Manila Times. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the Inter-Agency Task…
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Johor Baru-Singapore rail to be completed by end of 2026: Transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 30, 2020, Malay Mail. The Rapid Transit System (RTS) project connecting Johor…
Four Hong Kong activists arrested under new security law
HONG KONG, Jul 30, 2020, RTHK. Four young students accused of organising and inciting secessionist…
Philippine president declares holiday on Eid al-Adha
JAKARTA, Jul 30, 2020, AA. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday declared July 31 a…
[Analytics] Bangladesh’s ‘no foe’ diplomacy grows ties with Pakistan
Recent contacts between Pakistani and Bangladeshi leaders have provided a rare glimpse of a possible,…
Singapore, Malaysia hold ceremony to resume work on rail link
SINGAPORE, Jul 30, 2020, The Straits Times. Singapore and Malaysia held a ceremony on Thursday…
Thai police nationwide to be trained to handle human trafficking, as cases rise
BANGKOK, Jul 30, 2020, Reuters. Thailand’s top anti-trafficking police officer has vowed to boost training…
Vietnam inks $348M agreement with Japan to build six patrol boats
HANOI, Jul 29, 2020, Navy Recognition. Vietnam on July 28 2020, signed an agreement with…
Philippine president Duterte to announce new community quarantine classifications on July 30
MANILA, Jul 29, 2020, PhilStar. President Rodrigo Duterte will announce new community quarantine classifications on…
Myanmar to lift ban on foreign travel for citizens with urgent business
YANGON, Jul 29, 2020, The Irrawaddy. The Myanmar government is planning to allow citizens with…
Vietnam may surpass Thailand in rice export
HANOI, Jul 29, 2020, VNA. Vietnam may surpass Thailand in rice export this year thanks…
Thousands protest against Myanmar army
YANGON, JUl 29, 2020, AFP. Several thousand protesters marched in southeast Myanmar on Tuesday to…