[Analytics] Leadership and responses to the coronavirus
In every crisis, there’s opportunity. The legacies of political leaders are often defined by how…
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60 containers of buttons, zips and textiles for garment factories to arrive in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville from China
PHNOM PENH, Mar 9, 2020, The Khmer Times. Scores of containers filled with buttons, zips…
British retailer Tesco to sell its Thai and Malaysian business
SINGAPORE/BANGKOK, Mar 9, 2020, Bangkok Post. Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group said on Monday its board…
New Malaysia’s PM Muhyiddin has presented the list of the new Cabinet lineup to Agong
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 9, 2020, Bernama. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was seen leaving…
[Analytics] Myanmar’s battle against rape
Officially, rape hardly happens in Myanmar and domestic abuse is non-existent. The reality? Violence against…
Japan begins coronavirus travel restrictions for China, S. Korea
TOKYO, Mar 9, 2020, Kyodo. Japan implemented tougher border control measures on Monday for travelers…
India’s PM Modi unlikely to visit Bangladesh after National Parade Ground postponed
DHAKA, Mar 9, 2020, Hindustan Times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to visit Bangladesh…
It’s important for the Malaysian govt to support the joint investigation: Families of the MH17 victims
AMSTERDAM, Mar 8, 2020, Malay Mail. Ahead of the much-anticipated MH17 trial tomorrow when the…
Philippine rice producer eyes exports of high quality brand
HANOI, Mar 8, 2020, VNA. Rice processing firm Chen Yi Agventures Inc. of the Philippines…
[Analytics] Violence in India threatens its global ambitions
India is pushing for more clout globally, as the world’s largest democracy. But as its…
Singapore court convicts three Indonesians of terror funding
BATAM, Mar 8, 2020, ANTARA. The Singapore court has found three Indonesian citizens guilty of…
[Analytics] Three-way fray spells toil and trouble in South China Sea
A new three-way dispute has broken into the open in the South China Sea, one…