Bangladesh to import 12 per cent more HSFO in August on strong power demand
SINGAPORE, Jul 27, 2020, S&P Global. Bangladesh will import 12% more high sulfur fuel oil…
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Singapore’s Lim family seeks to halt law firm from taking court role
SINGAPORE, Jul 27, 2020, Reuters. Members of Singapore’s Lim family have asked a court to…
[Analytics] Covid-19 a catalyst for Vietnam manufacturing
With a 97-million-strong young and tech-savvy population, Vietnam, compared with its peers remains still one…
I was duped by Mahathir in Malaysian PM succession plan: Pakatan Harapan leader Anwar
PETALING JAYA, Jul 27, 2020, The Star. Malaysia’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri…
[Analytics] Nepal’s geopolitical dilemma
Nepal is situated in a geostrategic location between two big and powerful states. Historically, Nepal’s…
[Analytics] Will Singapore’s hawker industry survive Covid-19?
As Singapore works to keep its economy afloat during COVID-19, the country’s hawker industry faces…
Hanoi requires face mask wearing in public places again
HANOI, Jul 26, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Hanoi has agained required people to wear face…
Philippine local govts to uniform penalty for all lockdown violators
MANILA, Jul 26, 2020, The Manila Times. The Department of the Interior and Local Government…
Movement restrictions may return in Malaysia if Covid-19 cases climb to three digits
KOTA BHARU, Jul 26, 2020, NST. The government would consider re-enforcing the Movement Control Order…
Singapore-Malaysia travel arrangements for permit holders, business travellers finalised
SINGAPORE, Jul 26, 2020, ST. Singapore and Malaysia have finalised arrangements for long-term pass holders…
Philippine president Duterte orders probe into PhilHealth insurance anomalies
MANILA, Jul 25, 2020, The Manila Times. President Rodrigo Duterte ordered an investigation into the…
Hong Kong man arrested on suspicion of spreading fake news on social media
HONG KONG, Jul 25, 2020, SCMP. Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion…