[Analytics] Duterte’s ‘Build Build Build’ under fire
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s ambitious ‘Build Build Build’ infrastructure program is coming under increasing pressure…
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Former UK official in Hong Kong ‘tortured in 15-day China ordeal’
HONG KONG, Nov 20, 2019, The Guardian. A former employee of the British consulate in…
UN court to hear Myanmar genocide case next month
THE HAGUE, Nov 20, 2019, Bangladesh Today. Gambia will open its case against Myanmar before…
[Analytics] Indonesia, ASEAN and shaping the Indo-Pacific idea
During the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok in June, the regional group’s leaders officially endorsed…
[Analytics] Nepal–China ties tighten, but who gains?
After upwards of 80 international trips, Chinese President Xi Jinping finally visited his South Asian…
China says South China Sea situation stable
BANGKOK, Nov 20, 2019, Khmer Times. China on Monday said it is cooperating well with…
Malaysians do Singapore’s dirty work while foreigners do theirs
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20, 2019, FMT. Malaysians are crossing the straits to do Singapore’s dirty…
Taiwan starts military exercises days after Chinese aircraft carrier sails by
TAIPEI, Nov 20, 2019, Taiwan News. The military launched a new series of exercises Tuesday…
Tight security for arrival of Pope Francis in Thailand
BANGKOK, Nov 19, 2019, Bangkok Post. Tight security and traffic controls have been put in…
[Analytics] Vientiane Vision 2.0 puts Japan’s Asia security role into focus
One of the significant but under noticed developments at this year’s ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-related…
Six Vietnamese fishermen missing in boat fire offshore S. Korea’s island
SEOUL, Nov 19, 2019, VNA. A fishing boat catching fire in the Republic of Korea…
Myanmar govt says Bangladesh holding up repatriation
NAY PYI TAW, Nov 19, 2019, Myanmar Times. The Myanmar government has urged Bangladesh to…