Hong Kong needs more markets like an Indonesian while trade war is continued: HK’s Trade Development Council execs
JAKARTA, Dec 14, 2019, Jakarta Globe. The trade war between China and the United States…
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Malaysia’s PM suggests he could stay in office beyond 2020
DOHA, Dec 14, 2019, Reuters. Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad suggested today he…
[Analytics] Making US–Cambodia relations great again
Since the new US Ambassador to Cambodia W Patrick Murphy presented his credentials to Cambodian…
Snowfall paralyses life in high altitude areas in Nepal
LAMJUNG/BAJURA, Dec 14, 2019, The Himalayan Times. Incessant snowfall since yesterday has hit life hard…
Singapore’s govt issues travel notice for north-east India
SINGAPORE, Dec 14, 2019, The Straits Times. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued…
Barack Obama back in Malaysia for young leaders’ summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13, 2019, FMT. Former United States president Barack Obama is in town,…
Global trade war and rising protectionism taking toll on Asia Pacific: Economic Cooperation Council
SINGAPORE, Dec 13, 2019, The Business Times. The global trade war and rising protectionism has…
Thailand is a ‘top destination’ for illegal ivory deals: WWF
BANGKOK, Dec 13, 2019, Bangkok Post. While a recent survey carried out by WWF Thailand…
China-Pakistan FTA to move forward Sino-Pak trade in big way: Diplomat
BEIJING, Dec 13, 2019, INP. China, Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), to be implemented from…
Vietnam’s foreign trade to exceed $500B in 2019
HANOI, Dec 13, 2019, VNA. Vietnam’s foreign trade turnover is likely to surpass 500 billion…
Death toll rises to 13 in factory fire in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Dec 13, 2019, The Bangladesh Today. The death toll from Keraniganj plastic factory fire…
[Analytics] India shouldn’t be afraid of joining RCEP
India opted out from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the 3rd RCEP summit…