Taiwan wrapped up an annual film festival
TAIPEI, Jul 12, 2020, AP. Taiwan wrapped up an annual film festival with an awards…
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Taiwan ships pork to Macau after 24-year hiatus
TAIPEI, Jul 11, 2020, CNA. Pork from Taiwan arrived in Macau for the first time…
[Analytics] What does US leaving the WHO mean for Taiwan’s campaign to rejoin?
As the US begins the process of withdrawing from the World Health Organisation, it raises…
Philippine private schools ask govt to allow face-to-face classes in low risk areas
MANILA, Jul 11, 2020, The Manila Times. A federation of private schools appealed to the…
[Analytics] What does the future hold for relations between Vietnam and US?
As the 25th anniversary of US-Viet Nam diplomatic ties draws near, Professor H. Bruce Franklin,…
[Analytics] Disinformation and xenophobia target Malaysia’s Rohingya
The Rohingya in Malaysia have become the target of increasing xenophobia and hate speech. Disinformation…
After Kashmir infiltration bid, India’s Army says 300 terrorists waiting at launchpads across border
NEW DELHI, Jul 11, 2020, India Today. Hours after two terrorists were killed after a…
Floods, landslides kill 23 in Nepal, dozens missing
KATHMANDU, Jul 11, 2020, Reuters. Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at…
[Analytics] Hong Kong: End of the global city?
On 1 July, Hong Kong made the first arrests under its controversial new National Security…
Malaysia’s leader to face crucial political test in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 11, 2020, Bloomberg. Malaysia’s government will face its biggest test of support…
Singapore ruling PAP party wins general elections, but support falls
SINGAPORE, Jul 11, 2020, BBC. Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has retained power in…
Japan to discuss travel ban easing with China, S. Korea, others
TOKYO, Jul 10, 2020, Kyodo. Japan is looking to begin discussions with around 10 countries…