[Analytics] India is struggling to keep its financial promises to South Asia
In 2010, India promised to finance US$7.36 billion in development projects in Bangladesh through lines…
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PM Ismail unveils Malaysia’s biggest five-year development plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 27, 2021, ST. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday (Sept 27)…
Bangladesh inks trade and investment framework with Australia
DHAKA, Sep 16, 2021, Xinhua. Bangladeshi Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and his counterpart Australian Minister…
[Analytics] Why Australia bet the house on lasting American power in Asia
Less than three years ago, Australia’s leader said his country need not choose between the…
Malaysia’s govt to discuss waiving interest on deferred loan repayment: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14, 2021, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told…
Taiwan’s war games begin with response to simulated PLA biochemical attack
TAIPEI, Sep 13, 2021, SCMP. Taiwan has launched its most important annual war games to…
Malaysia’s stock exchange finishes lower with high-volatility
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 13, 2021, FMT. Bursa Malaysia’s key composite index finished 0.37% lower today,…
Singapore bank DBS charts ambitious plans for digital exchange
SINGAPORE, Sep 13, 2021, Reuters. Singapore’s DBS Group expects to double the number of members…
[Analytics] How Myanmar’s junta used a coup to settle old scores
On February 1, the people of Myanmar woke up to their worst nightmare: the return…
Macao holds legislative election
MACAO, Sep 12, 2021, Xinhua. 128 candidates from 14 election teams are contesting 14 of…
China’s FM Wang visiting Cambodia to discuss virus, trade
PHNOM PEHN, Sep 12, 2021, AP. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Cambodia, where’s…
Japan, Vietnam sign defense transfer deal amid China worries
TOKYO, Sep 12, 2021, AP. Japan can now give defense equipment and technology to Vietnam…