Safe distancing not mandatory but commuters try their best to stay apart on public transport: Singapore’s official
SINGAPORE, Jun 3, 2020, Today. Litigation secretary Joanne Lau, 22, left her home for work…
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UK to change immigration rules for Hong Kong citizens if China passes law: PM
LONDON, Jun 3, 2020, BBC. Britain will change its immigration rules and offer millions of…
[Analytics] Vietnam’s party politics back on centre stage
Vietnam’s political stage is heating up again after the country’s internationally-lauded success in containing COVID-19….
Bangladeshi apparel, footwear exporters see 77 per cent decline in revenue
DHAKA, Jun 3, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. Bangladeshi export oriented apparel and footwear manufacturers have seen…
Malaysian job losses could hit over two million: Survey
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 3, 2020, Malay Mail. A recent survey by recruitment company JobStreet has…
Philippines re-opens skies for needed flights
MANILA, Jun 3, 2020, PhilStar. Flights resumed on Wednesday after the government re-opened the country’s…
More than half the US firms in Hong Kong are ‘very concerned’ about the new security law: Survey
HONG KONG, Jun 3, 2020, CNBC. More than 80% of the U.S. companies in Hong…
Following national security law, 37 per cent of Hongkongers consider emigration: Poll
TAIPEI, Jun 3, 2020, Taiwan News. Following China’s passage of a national security law for…
Thai Chon Buri province vendors pray for tourists after 2-month shutdown
BANGKOK, Jun 3, 2020, Bangkok Post. After having had to close their businesses for two…
Coronavirus brings Asia’s booming online lending sector to juddering halt
JAKARTA, Jun 3, 2020, Reuters. The spring started out rosy for the Indian arm of…
90 per cent cut on land, building taxes in Thailand
BANGKOK, Jun 2, 2020, Bangkok Post. The cabinet has approved the cut of the tax…
Well-known among tourists Malaysia’s Sabah state allows visitors from other states
KOTA KINABALU, Jun 2, 2020, FMT. The Sabah government has decided to allow visitors from…