[Analytics] Taiwan’s 2020 election candidates? It’s the US vs China
Since their debut in 1996, Taiwan’s presidential elections have been a showdown between the self-ruled…
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Malaysia seeking to manufacture ‘Super Cars’
ISTANBUL, Jul 28, 2019, NST. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has pictured the possibility of Malaysia…
Singapore does not exploit WTO provisions for developing nations
WASHINGTON D.C., Jul 28, 2019, The Straits Times. US President Donald Trump has taken aim…
Hong Kong police adopt new tactics to make protesters leave illegal Yuen Long march
HONG KONG, Jul 28, 2019, SCMP. Hong Kong police on Saturday ordered additional train services…
[Analytics] How Bangladesh learned to love the Belt and Road
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent visit to China saw the two countries sign nine…
Thailand, Indonesia dominate Vietnam’s car imports
HANOI, Jul 27, 2019, VN Express. Thailand and Indonesia hold the lion’s share of Vietnam’s…
Two border soldiers missing after bridge collapse in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Jul 27, 2019, The Phnom Penh Post. Two Cambodia-Laos border soldiers in Stung…
[Analytics] Japan-South Korea tensions could dash China’s hopes for a trade deal
Any escalation of the trade and political disputes between Japan and South Korea could jeopardise…
Eight killed, 60 injured in two quakes in northern Philippines
MANILA, Jul 27, 2019, The Straits Times. At least eight people were killed and 60…
[Analytics] US, China tilting towards conflict on Taiwan
China will not hesitate to use force to take over Taiwan if the island formally…
Espionage trial of Cambodian reporters begins
PHNOM PENH, Jul 26, 2019, Bangkok Post. The espionage trial of two Cambodian journalists who…
36% of Filipinos want sanction on Chinese vessel in Recto Bank allision: Pulse Asia
MANILA, Jul 26, 2019, PhilStar. About 36% of Filipinos want the Philippine government to ask…