Malaysian PM in-waiting Anwar calls for unity in PKR as Sarawak polls loom
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24, 2019, The Straits Times. Malaysia’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leader Anwar…
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[Analytics] What do Sydney and other cities have in common? Dust
Sydney and its suburbs have been enveloped in haze over the past few days. The…
Philippine and S. Korea presidents to discuss South China Sea
MANILA, Nov 23, 2019, PhilStar. Despite “hating” traveling and suffering from various ailments, President Duterte…
US brings China trade war to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON D.C., Nov 23, 2019, Pakistan Today. The United States has warned Pakistan that it…
S. Korea, Singapore agree to boost ties on smart cities, arms development
SEOUL, Nov 23, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea and Singapore reached a summit deal Saturday to…
Russian citizen detained in Hong Kong with empty tear gas cylinders “souvenirs”
HONG KONG/SIANGAN, Nov 23, 2019, TASS. A Russian citizen was detained at a Hong Kong…
[Analytics] Dark tourism in ASEAN
From the 1945 Brunei-Australia Memorial in Brunei to the Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam, Southeast…
[Analytics] Can TV survive in Thailand?
Recently, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission unveiled a comprehensive study on Thai media habits….
Chinese defector provides intelligence trove to Australia
SYDNEY, Nov 23, 2019, AFP. A Chinese defector involved in spying operations in Hong Kong,…
Govt warns dry season in Cambodia, extreme weather coming
PHNOM PENH, Nov 23, 2019, The Khmer Times. The government has instructed relevant ministries and…
China envoy warns of ‘very bad damage’ if Canada follows US lead on Hong Kong
OTTAWA, Nov 23, 2019, Reuters. China’s new ambassador to Canada on Friday warned Ottawa not…
Tuvalu’s artificial islands won’t be made in China
FUNAFUTI, Nov 23, 2019, RNZ. Tuvalu has reportedly rejected offers from Chinese firms to build…