[Analytics] 2020 is the time for Asian equities to shine
In retrospect, 2019 has been a great year for global financial markets. Global equities gained…
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Malaysia to reopen embassy in N. Korea
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29, 2019, Bernama. Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said all security and…
[Analytics] Why do Singapore, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur work so hard?
Workers in the three Asian cities spend longer in the office, take fewer holidays and…
[Dialogue] ‘People are worried about losing their homes, farmlands and water’
The Heartland Foundation was formed in Lashio, northern Shan State in 2012 and has become…
Cambodia-Vietnam committee condemns fake border marker on Google Map
PHNOM PENH, Dec 28, 2019, The Khmer Times. The Joint Border Committee today issued a…
Thai PM orders army to step up fight against fake news
BANGKOK, Dec 28, 2019, VNA. Thai Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered…
Malaysia’s Petronas completes purchase of 50% stake in offshore venture in Brazil
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28, 2019, FMT. Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) subsidiary, Petronas Petróleo Brasil Ltda…
[Analytics] Vietnam’s growing demand for energy
With a rapidly growing economy, Vietnam is facing an increase in energy demand which is…
Malaysia’s 3rd automotive policy to focus on next-gen vehicles: Analyst
SINGAPORE, Dec 27, 2019, The Business Times. Malaysia’s third version of its National Automotive Policy…
In Malaysia, hundreds of Muslims protest against China’s treatment of Uighurs
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27, 2019, Malay Mail. Hundreds of individuals from various Muslim groups have…
Philippines bans two US senators, mulls new visa rules for Americans
MANILA, Dec 27, 2019, Reuters. The Philippines has banned two US lawmakers from visiting and…
[Analytics] In East China Sea, Beijing plays long game
Globally it is the South China Sea that garners headlines, as China extends its footprint…