Malaysian govt moves to allow street protests
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 1, 2019, MalayMail. The government is proposing to remove street protests as…
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5G to contribute 900 bln USD to Asian economy in next 15 years
SHANGHAI, Jul 1, 2019, Xinhua. 5G will contribute almost 900 billion U.S. dollars to Asia’s…
Vietnam proposes establishing global network on ocean-sea data sharing
OSAKA, Jun 30, 2019, VNA. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc proposed an initiative to…
[Analytics] India rejigs plans for conflict with Pakistan, China
India is undertaking major military reforms to enhance its capability to fight possible wars with…
Advocate Carpio not interested in impeaching Philippines’ president Duterte
MANILA, Jun 30, 2019, PhilStar. Staunch maritime rights advocate Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said…
Australian PM doubles down on regional trade deal
OSAKA, Jun 29, 2019, AAP. Scott Morrison has doubled down on a regional trade deal…
[Analytics] Hong Kong’s extradition bill and Taiwan’s sovereignty dilemma
How a Hong Konger’s death put Taiwan in a difficult spot amid the storm over…
Singapore bans bottled water from second Malaysian manufacturer
SINGAPORE, Jun 29, 2019, FMT. Another consignment of bottled drinking water imported from Malaysia has…
Thai’s PM mingles at Japan G20 meet
OSAKA, Jun 29, 2019, Bangkok Post. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday assured his Japanese counterpart…
Close to 8.5 million foreigners visit Vietnam in first half
HANOI, Jun 28, 2019, VNA. Close to 8.5 million foreigners visited Vietnam in the first…
Lee Hsien Loong advocates strengthening of international trading system
OSAKA, Jun 28, 2019, CNA. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (Jun 28) outlined…
July 30 declared public holiday for Agong’s installation in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 28, 2019, MalayMail. The federal government has declared an additional public holiday…