[Analytics] India’s Northeast is the gateway to greater Indo-Pacific engagement
India’s Northeastern states — a strategic plank situated between Delhi and Southeast Asia over the…
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Duterte to withdraw police from Taal-hit areas
MANILA, Jan 30, 2020, Philippine Daily Inquirer. He was withdrawing soldiers and members of the…
Slow pace of human rights reforms in Malaysia, says Amnesty
PETALING JAYA, Jan 30, 2020, FMT. A report by international rights group Amnesty International has…
[Analytics] Thailand leading the way for smart cities in ASEAN
During the 2019 ASEAN Summit, Thailand introduced the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative to transform…
Building new-style rural areas is an “endless” task: Vietnam’s PM
YEN BAI, Jan 30, 2020, VNA. The building of new-style rural areas is an “endless”…
Myanmar’s Too Too to fight Uzbekistan’s Tuhtaboyev on Friday
NAY PYI TAW, Jan 30, 2020, Myanmar Times. Myanmar’s Too Too says he is ready…
Govt approved dredging at Mongla Port Channel to turn it into an international and other 8 infrastructural projects in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Jan 29, 2020, The Bangladesh Today. The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council…
Thai cross-border commerce falls short in 2019
BANGKOK, Jan 29, 2020, Bangkok Post. Cross-border trade fell by 3.4% in 2019, weighed down…
[Analytics] Neocolonialism and geopolitical rivalry in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s historical narrative has been defined by geopolitical rivalry, external aggression and internal resistance…
Weak earthquakes continue to jolt Taal
MANILA, Jan 29, 2020, PhilStar. Despite the easing situation that led to the lowering of…
Taal volcano eruption’s victims need sustainable resettlement in Philippines: Senator
MANILA, Jan 28, 2020, The Manila Times. Now that the alert level for Taal Volcano…
India’s January palm oil imports from Malaysia could hit 9-year low, says report
PETALING JAYA, Jan 28, 2020, FMT. India’s monthly palm oil imports from Malaysia are expected…