[Analytics] Fearing tobacco’s fate, Malaysian palm oil industry fights back
On the morning of February 26, executives from a Washington consultancy presented a strategy paper…
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Flood alerts in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after India releases water
LAHORE, Aug 20, 2019, Pakistan Today. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab and…
[Analytics] Racism at heart of Jakarta-Papua conflict
Around Aug. 17 every year, Indonesians brim with nationalism. This year, one of the nationalism-evoking…
Malaysia’s first flying car 85pc completed, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20, 2019, Bernama. Works to construct Malaysia’s first flying car is 85…
13 Chinese tourists killed as bus plunges into ravine in Laos
BANGKOK, Aug 20, 2019, Rappler. At least 13 Chinese tourists were killed and dozens injured…
HK government ignores protesters’ demands
HONG KONG, Aug 20, 2019, Asia Times. Hong Kong’s citizens are still waiting for the…
One more dies of dengue in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Aug 19, 2019, Dhaka Tribune. Another person has died after being diagnosed with dengue…
New Macau faces cyberattacks threats due to voting activity
MACAO, Aug 19, 2019, Macau Daily Times. Local pro-democracy group New Macau Association (ANM) said…
Malaysia court postpones biggest 1MDB trial involving ex-PM Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19, 2019, Reuters. A Malaysian court on Monday (Aug 19) postponed for…
Philippines listed as one of the high-risk areas for African Swine Fever
MANILA, Aug 19, 2019, PhilStar. Taiwan will implement stricter screening of travelers from the Philippines…
Thailand’s economy grew at the slowest pace since 2014
BANGKOK, Aug 19, 2019, Bangkok Post. Thailand’s economy grew at the slowest pace in almost…
Singapore pours $7.2B into underground sewer superhighway
SINGAPORE, Aug 19, 2019, Nikkei Asian Review. The government of Singapore is spending $10 billion…