Thai minister says kick out ‘Western’ tourists not wearing face masks
BANGKOK, Feb 7, 2020, AFP. Thailand’s health minister lashed out at “Western” tourists on Friday…
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[Analytics] As China sneezes, global economy gets the chills
The coronavirus outbreak in China, which started in the city of Wuhan, has had analysts…
Role for private investors in Vietnam infrastructure is growing: Report
HANOI, Feb 7, 2020, The Business Times. With Vietnam’s rising need for infrastructure, private investment…
No plan to bar cruise ships from entering the Malaysia: Transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7, 2020, Bernama. The Transport Ministry has no plan to bar the…
Britain’s third coronavirus case was infected in an Asian country other than China
LONDON, Feb 7, 2020, Reuters. A British national who was the country’s third confirmed coronavirus…
[Analytics] The Singapore Model: Advocacy in an Authoritarian State
On November 26 2016, Singaporean activist Jolovan Wham organized an event called “Civil Disobedience and…
[Analytics] China virus infects Myanmar Belt and Road plans
In mid-January, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a historic visit to Myanmar with a pocket…
Vietnam’s trade with China hits $8.29B in January
HANOI, Feb 6, 2020, VNA. Vietnam’s trade with China last month reached 8.29 billion USD,…
India’s divisive protests could help Modi’s party in New Delhi election test
NEW DELHI, Feb 6, 2020, Reuters. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party face…
Malaysia’s PM mum on AirAsia-Airbus scandal, but says ‘offsets are not bribes’
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6, 2020, Malay Mail. Getting offsets in large business deals is normal as…
Hotel revenues take a hit as cancellation numbers grow in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Feb 6, 2020, The New Paper. Hotel occupancy here has been badly hit by…
Myanmar’s Mandalay Region to ready towns for migrant influx
MANDALAY CITY, Feb 6, 2020, Myanmar Times. Mandalay Region is developing urban plans in all…