[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…
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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…
Super typhoon Chanthu threatens Philippines, Taiwan
TAIPEI, Sep 10, 2021, AFP. A super typhoon that rapidly formed in just 48 hours…
Malaysia ex-premier Najib set for economic adviser role
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 10, 2021, ST. Scandal-hit former premier Najib Razak has been offered a…
[Analytics] Singapore startup plays up esports potential in Southeast Asia
More than just child’s play, esports has the potential to become a lucrative in Southeast…
[Analytics] New chapter in Macao’s development under ‘One Country, Two Systems’
On September 5, 2021, China’s central government released the Master Plan of the Development of…
Pakistan defense delegation made unannounced visit to Myanmar capital
YANGON, Sep 8, 2021, The Irrawaddy. A high-level delegation from the Pakistani Defense Ministry visited…
India, Russia consultations on Afghanistan today in Delhi
NEW DELHI, Sep 8, 2021, DNA. India, Russia will hold consultations on Afghanistan in Delhi…
Chinese stocks rise as data shows China’s exports in August beat expectations
SINGAPORE, Sep 7, 2021, CNBC. Shares in Asia-Pacific were mixed in Tuesday trade, as data…
Myanmar shadow government launches ‘people’s defensive war’
YANGON, Sep 7, 2021, Al Jazeera. Myanmar’s shadow government has declared a “people’s defensive war”…
Singapore updates Covid-19 border measures
SINGAPORE, Sep 6, 2021, ST. From Thursday (Sept 9), all travellers into Singapore from Category…
Granular lockdown system starts from Sep 8 in the Philippines
MANILA, Sep 6, 2021, PhilStar. The government’s pandemic task force has approved the implementation of…