Duterte plans to expand cooperation with Russia
MOSCOW, Oct 5, 2019, TASS. President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has started to build…
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[Analytics] How to deliver future of Southeast Asia’s electric vehicles
If there is a region that could use a mobility revolution, it is Southeast Asia….
Sri Lanka’s presidential candidates engage in a public dialog at the stadium in Colombo
COLOMBO, Oct 5, 2019, News 1st. All leading candidates for this year’s Presidential Election will…
Thailand market among ASEAN best
BANGKOK, Oct 5, 2019, Bangkok Post. Thailand has been one of the better-performing markets in…
[Analytics] The Asianized world has arrived
In the 19th century, the world was Europeanized. In the 20th century, it was Americanized….
Malaysia’s govt adopts new approach to boost economy and put country as a new Asian Tiger
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5, 2019, Bernama. Malaysia will adopt a new approach through the Shared…
[Analytics] Singapore to decide what’s fake and what’s real
Five months after it was passed into law, Singapore’s anti-fake news legislation has taken draconian…
Onion prices anger Bangladeshis after India ban
DHAKA, Oct 4, 2019, AFP. A ban on onion exports by India has caused shortages,…
Thai AIS commits to adopt 5G
BANGKOK, Oct 4, 2019, Bangkok Post. Advanced Info Service (AIS) has committed to injecting more…
Cambodian Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam
HANOI, Oct 4, 2019, VNA. Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun…
Thailand’s surging baht is making life expensive for expats seeking an affordable retirement
BANGKOK, Oct 4, 2019, Bloomberg. The baht is the world’s top-performer against the dollar over…
Hong Kong government mulls anti-mask law, violators could face a year in jail
HONG KONG, Oct 4, 2019, Bloomberg, AFP. Hong Kong is expected to ban face masks…