[Analytics] China’s ties with Myanmar shouldn’t be mistaken for confused diplomacy
Contrary to much external commentary on China’s role in Myanmar, it neither enjoys unconditional leverage…
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Thai ex-PM accused of wasting 230M baht
BANGKOK, Jan 29, 2022, Bangkok Post. The National Anti-Corruption Commission on Friday indicted former prime…
[Analytics] Political turmoil does Nepal no favours
2021 was a year of political upheaval and continued global disconnect for Nepal, but it…
Malaysia is taking steps to control rising food prices amid inflation, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28, 2022, CNBC. Malaysia is facing inflation and the government is putting…
Singapore, Pacific Alliance countries sign trade agreement
BOGOTA, Jan 27, 2022, Reuters. Singapore has signed a free trade agreement with the Pacific…
[Analytics] What critics miss on ASEAN’s Indo-Pacific Outlook
With its strongman leader and pro-China outlook, analysts remain doubtful about Cambodia’s pledge to ‘strengthen…
Malaysia’s Sabah aims to win big as world’s first green palm oil state
SANDAKAN, Jan 27, 2022, Reuters. For Ettol Kumpilon, the switch from growing rice to oil…
Cambodia’s largest ports see growth in revenue last year despite pandemic
PHNOM PENH, Jan 27, 2022, Xinhua. Cambodia’s two state-owned ports, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and…
Indonesia, Singapore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreements
JAKARTA, Jan 26, 2022, Reuters. Indonesia and Singapore signed on Tuesday a bilateral extradition agreement,…
Lao PM wishes Beijing Winter Olympic Games success
VIENTIANE, Jan 26, 2022, Xinhua. Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh said on Tuesday that the…
Malaysia’s AirAsia X targets Asia cargo market in deal with logistics firm
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26, 2022, Reuters. Malaysia’s AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has signed a partnership…
China intellectual voices opposition to Taiwan reunification by force
TOKYO, Jan 25, 2022, Kyodo. A former professor of Peking University in Beijing has issued…