Overwhelmed by Chinese fleets, Filipino fishermen ‘protest and adapt’
MASINLOC, Jul 12, 2021, NYT. The fishermen along the western coast of Luzon Island, in…
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Vietnam vows to contribute to ASEAN-EU strategic partnership
HANOI, Jul 10, 2021, Vietnam News. Việt Nam treasures and will make positive contributions to…
Thai protesters shifts aim to coalition parties
BANGKOK, Jul 10, 2021, Bangkok Post. A “car mob” has shifted its target to pressure…
Taiwan asks US not to cause ‘misunderstanding’ after flag tweet removed
TAIPEI, Jul 8, 2021, Reuters. Taiwan has asked its office in Washington to remind the…
Singapore sees spikes in ransomware, botnet attacks
The number of reported cybercrime cases accounted for almost half of total crimes in Singapore…
Malaysia’s PM still commands majority support despite Umno’s exit
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 8, 2021, Malay Mail. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) still commands majority…
Philippine crashed military plane tried to land with incomplete set of wheels — witness
KORONADAL CITY, Jul 6, 2021, PhilStar. A Tausug woman said Monday she saw only one…
Thai govt weighs new transaction tax on securities trades: Sources
BANGKOK, Jul 6, 2021, Bangkok Post. The government is considering introducing a tax on share…
Chinese city on Myanmar border locked down again over virus fears
BEIJING, Jul 5, 2021, AP. A Chinese city near the border with Myanmar has imposed…
Malaysia’s Parliament to reconvene on July 26
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 5, 2021, Malay Mail. Parliament will sit for five days starting July…
Chinese, Vietnamese ships in West Philippine Sea disperse after coast guard challenge
MANILA, Jul 4, 2021, PhilStar. Seven foreign fishing vessels in the West Philippine Sea dispersed…
[Analytics] Japan lends hand to injustice in Myanmar
A good interference is hard to come by. A government might be able to properly…