Bhutan’s exports hit by ‘extortion racket’ of Bengal journalists, SSB officers, police probe on
NEW DELHI, Oct 13, 2021, ThePrint. An extortion “nexus” in West Bengal’s Jaigaon, believed to…
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Asean envoy’s meeting in Myanmar with 8 political parties canceled
BANGKOK, Oct 12, 2021, EFE. Planned talks between the special envoy of the regional Southeast…
Hong Kong risks global status as Singapore opens up to world
HONG KONG, Oct 12, 2021, Bloomberg. The divide between Asia’s two main financial hubs in…
China’s military assertiveness over Taiwan will likely persist: Defense analyst
BEIJING, Oct 11, 2021, CNBC. China’s military assertiveness over Taiwan will likely continue in the…
[Analytics] Asian countries hit hardest by China’s clampdown
Xi Jinping has pledged to the UN that China will no longer build coal-fired power…
China’s Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan, but holds off threatening force
BEIJING, Oct 9, 2021, CNBC. Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realise peaceful…
Singapore tightens measures for the unvaccinated
SINGAPORE, Oct 9, 2021, CNBC. Singapore announced Saturday it will further tighten Covid restrictions for…
New multi-racial party to cater to the young and other idealistic voters in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8, 2021, Malay Mail. While existing political parties struggle trying to figure…
Singapore eyes quarantine-free travel with US before year-end
SINGAPORE, Oct 8, 2021, Reuters. Singapore is working on allowing quarantine-free entry to travelers from…
[Analytics] Do the US and China have a ‘Taiwan agreement’?
Do the United States and China have an agreement on Taiwan’s political status? The question…
Former Australia PM Abbott says in Taiwan to help end its isolation
TAIPEI, Oct 7, 2021, Reuters. Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott said on Thursday he…
[Analytics] Nuclear submarines will not deter China from conflict with Taiwan
For an emerging superpower prone to petulant outbursts and coercive retaliation, China’s initial response to…