[Analytics] China turns the tables on Philippines’ offshore gambling habit
The rise of offshore gambling in the Philippines has created winners and losers, as an…
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Vietnam to build $1.3B expressway in Mekong Delta
HANOI, Sep 8, 2019, VN Express. A state-owned construction company is planning to build a…
Dengue cases continue to rise in Bhutan
PHUENTSHOLING, Sep 8, 2019, Kuensel Online. Dengue fever cases in Phuentsholing are on the rise…
[Analytics] How new ‘e-policing’ plan to boost road safety and rate of fine payments in Thailand
Motorists charged with irresponsible and careless driving can expect their licences to be suspended for…
Withdraw troops from Papua to avoid confrontation: Indonesian analyst
JAKARTA, Sep 7, 2019, ANTARA. The Indonesian government should consider withdrawing its troops from Papua…
Blast wounds 7 people at public market in southern Philippines
MANILA, Sep 7, 2019, Reuters. An explosion at a public market in the southern Philippines…
China and Malaysia take first step towards possible halal, tech sector tie-ups
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 7, 2019, Bernama. China has proposed a collaboration in areas of technology…
[Analytics] Why China is winning East Asia
The shadow of China is lengthening over East Asia – and a range of dynamics…
Singapore president arriving for state visit to the Philippines
MANILA, Sep 7, 2019, PhilStar. Singapore President Halimah Yacob will arrive in Manila on Sept….
Vietnam’s steel exports bring in US$1.93 billion in first seven months
HANOI, Sep 6, 2019, NDO. Steel exports generated US$1.93 billion in the first seven months…
Analysts maintain negative outlook for Malaysian aviation sector
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 6, 2019, BT. As policy uncertainty adds to concerns regarding overcapacity, a…
Myanmar’s biggest airport closed after Chinese-made military plane skids off runway
YANGON, Sep 6, 2019, SCMP. Myanmar’s largest airport was forced to close temporarily after a…