Philippines cuts 2019 GDP growth target, cites budget squabble
MANILA, Mar 14, 2019, Reuters. The Philippines on Wednesday cut its 2019 GDP growth target…
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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…
[Analytics] Is New Malaysia’s China-US Balance Changing Under Mahathir?
Though the new government is recalibrating its ties with Washington and Beijing, it is premature…
[Analytics] Are the Maoists Rising Again in Nepal?
On February 22, one person died and two others were seriously injured when a bomb…
Malaysian PM Dr Mahathir and South Korea’s president Moon hold talks
PUTRAJAYA, Mar 13, 2019, MalayMail. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad held talks today with…
Ex-Goldman bankers Tim Leissner, Roger Ng banned from industry by US Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 13, 2019, Bloomberg. Former Goldman Sachs bankers Tim Leissner and Roger Ng…
Vietnam asks Malaysia to free woman accused of Kim Jong-nam’s poisoning
SINGAPORE, Mar 13, 2019, Reuters. Vietnam called on Malaysia yesterday to free a Vietnamese woman…
Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru among top cities in Asia for living quality
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 13, 2019, MalayMail. Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru were 10th and 12th…
Catriona Gray stuns Indonesian President Widodo
MANILA, Mar 13, 2019, PhilStar. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray paid a courtesy visit to…
Bangladesh-India ties a role model for rest of the world: PM
DHAKA, Mar 12, 2019, Bangladesh Today. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said bilateral relations between…
[Analytics] Vietnam a safe destination, but roads a safety risk
Low levels of violent crime and terrorist attacks have made Vietnam a very safe travel…
S. Korean president arrives in Malaysia on state visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 12, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Malaysia on…