Malaysia’s govt to discuss waiving interest on deferred loan repayment: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14, 2021, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told…
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Taiwan’s war games begin with response to simulated PLA biochemical attack
TAIPEI, Sep 13, 2021, SCMP. Taiwan has launched its most important annual war games to…
Malaysia’s stock exchange finishes lower with high-volatility
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 13, 2021, FMT. Bursa Malaysia’s key composite index finished 0.37% lower today,…
Singapore bank DBS charts ambitious plans for digital exchange
SINGAPORE, Sep 13, 2021, Reuters. Singapore’s DBS Group expects to double the number of members…
[Analytics] How Myanmar’s junta used a coup to settle old scores
On February 1, the people of Myanmar woke up to their worst nightmare: the return…
Macao holds legislative election
MACAO, Sep 12, 2021, Xinhua. 128 candidates from 14 election teams are contesting 14 of…
China’s FM Wang visiting Cambodia to discuss virus, trade
PHNOM PEHN, Sep 12, 2021, AP. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Cambodia, where’s…
Japan, Vietnam sign defense transfer deal amid China worries
TOKYO, Sep 12, 2021, AP. Japan can now give defense equipment and technology to Vietnam…
Pattaya hotels fear for their futures
BANGKOK, Sep 11, 2021, Bangkok Post. Hoteliers in Pattaya have warned that if they do…
Malaysia’s PM’s reform initiatives a good start to cross-party cooperation: Anwar Ibrahim
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 11, 2021, Malay Mail. Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today welcomed…
[Analytics] Digital banking is key to financial inclusion in Malaysia
Digital banking is expanding globally and the Asia Pacific has emerged as a hotspot for…
US reiterates calls on China to abide by 2016 arbitral ruling
MANILA, Sep 10, 2021, PhilStar. Washington’s top diplomat reiterated calls on Beijing to comply with…