[Analytics] Dalai Lama breaks the chains of reincarnation
In a surprise spiritual reversal, the Dalai Lama said his Tibetan Buddhist tradition of reincarnated…
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Cleanup operation underway as Hong Kong reels from violent protests
HONG KONG, Nov 3, 2019, Reuters. Hong Kong awoke to what is expected to be…
35th ASEAN Summit: Plenary session officially opens
BANGKOK, Nov 3, 2019, VNA. The plenary session of the 35th ASEAN Summit officially opened…
[Analytics] What the ASEAN has done for the Philippines
In the absence of a world government, most of the rules that countries follow in…
Bhutan’s govt stops dredging and export of riverbed sand and stones from Toorsa river basin
THIMPHU, Nov 3, 2019, Kuensel. After much controversy surrounding dredging and export of boulders from…
Construction of Toyota Myanmar plant kicks off in Thilawa
YANGON, Nov 3, 2019, Myanmar Times. Toyota Myanmar Co. Ltd held a groundbreaking ceremony at…
Hopes fade for RCEP deal this year
BANGKOK, Nov 2, 2019, Bangkok Post. Chances of a major regional free trade deal being…
After ‘Howdy Modi’ in Houston, it’s ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Nov 2, 2019, The Hindustan Times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Saturday morning…
[Analytics] ASEAN leaders to push for China-backed trade pact
Southeast Asian leaders will race to get a sprawling China-backed trade pact over the line…
Tear gas, bricks fly as Hong Kong police clash with protesters in Wanchai
HONG KONG, Nov 2, 2019, The Straits Times. Hong Kong police and protesters on Saturday…
Vietnam ranks high in military strength
HANOI, Nov 2, 2019, VN Express. Vietnam has the 23rd most powerful military in the…
Top US official arrives for ASEAN summit in Thailand
BANGKOK, Nov 2, 2019, The Nation. US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and…