Wanted man flees Singapore with help from trafficking syndicate but ends up being kidnapped
SINGAPORE, Mar 23, 2019, The Straits Times. A man who was wanted for cheating in…
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Seaport logistics sector to play bigger role in Hai Phong’s economy
HAI PHONG, Mar 23, 2019, VNA. The northern port city of Hai Phong is working…
Authorities intercept P1.8-billion methamphetamine shipment from Vietnam in Manila
MANILA, Mar 23, 2019, PhilStar. Authorities have intercepted an estimated worth of P1.8 billion shabu…
[Analytics] Highlighting Australia’s significance as Indo-Pacific middle power
Middle powers have an interest in preserving the international order. They follow the leadership of…
Former Philippines’ gov’t officials bring Xi Jinping to ICC
MANILA, Mar 22, 2019, PhilStar. Chinese officials led by President Xi Jinping are being accused…
First Thai’s national poll results to be released by 6pm on Sunday
BANGKOK, Mar 22, 2019, The Nation. Some election results will be available just an hour…
Bangladesh PM for strengthening science collaboration to boost rice production
DHAKA, Mar 22, 2019, Bangladesh Today. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today underscored the need for…
Vietnam demands compensation from China for sinking fishing boat
HANOI, Mar 22, 2019, VN Express. Vietnam wants China to take action against the Chinese…
South Korea’s SK Group to buy $1 bln stake in Vingroup
HANOI, Mar 22, 2019, VN Express. South Korean conglomerate SK Group plans to acquire a…
Guan Eng thankful not leading East Coast Rail Link talks with Beijing
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 21, 2019, MalayMail. Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said he is thankful…
[Analytics] Vietnamese workers, streaming to Japan, face risks as labor system opens up
When a young Vietnamese woman found out late last year that she was pregnant after…
First major tunnel over 5,000 meters drilled through along China-Laos railway
BOTEN, Mar 21, 2019, Xinhua. A Chinese railway engineering company on Thursday drilled through Boten…