‘Worst’ water shortage hits millions in Manila
MANILA, Mar 16, 2019, AFP. Manila has been hit by its worst water shortage in…
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Philippines, Vietnam push sea code
MANILA, Mar 16, 2019, PhilStar. Given China’s increased activities in the South China Sea, the…
King-agong wants professional armed forces in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 16, 2019, MalayMail. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah…
India resents Pakistan offer on Kartarpur
NEW DELHI, Mar 16, 2019, The Hindu. New Delhi objects to land encroachment by Pakistan…
[Analytics] Is Thailand about to ditch China for the US?
Pro-democracy politicians say the post-election future will see Thailand recalibrate its ties with China and…
Chinese company in Laos commits to poverty reduction
VIENTIANE, Mar 15, 2019, Xinhua. “I hope that (the) Chinese company will continue to drive…
Bangkok students strike against climate change
BANGKOK, Mar 15, 2019, The Nation. Bangkok students led by an 11-year-old, among others, went…
Malaysia plants hope for palm oil’s future in dwarf trees
BUKIT LAWIANG, Mar 15, 2019, AFP. Test tubes holding plants line shelves in a Malaysian…
Malaysia, Singapore suspend port limit extensions in bid for resolution
PUTRAJAYA, Mar 14, 2019, MalayMail. Malaysia and Singapore will both temporarily rescind their respective port…
American B-52 bombers fly over disputed South China Sea for second time in 10 days
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 14, 2019, SCMP. Two US B-52 strategic bombers flew over the contested…
Philippines cuts 2019 GDP growth target, cites budget squabble
MANILA, Mar 14, 2019, Reuters. The Philippines on Wednesday cut its 2019 GDP growth target…
S. Korean president vows efforts to expand economic cooperation with Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday vowed efforts…