HK’s pro-democracy lawmakers fear proposed update on extradition law
HONG KONG, Feb 14, 2019, Macau Daily Times. Hong Kong’s Security Bureau has proposed to…
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Myanmar police fire rubber bullets at ethnic Karenni protest
YANGON, Feb 13, 2019, Bangkok Post. Myanmar police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water…
Vietnam requests UN permission for North Korean delegation’s visit
UN, Feb 13, 2019, TASS. Vietnam has requested a UN committee overseeing international sanctions against…
[Analytics] Palm oil firms seeing solid export trend
Regional palm oil plantation companies are seeing a solid export trend, with upbeat export performance…
Taiwan retains top-20 ranking in global IP environment survey
TAIPEI, Feb 13, 2019, Taiwan Today. Taiwan boasts the 20th-best intellectual property environment in the…
Singapore most ready in Asia, second globally, to adopt driverless cars: KPMG
SINGAPORE, Feb 13, 2019, The Business Times. Singapore is second in the world and first…
Malaysia can post 4.8-4.9pc GDP growth for 2018: Deputy Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13, 2019, Bernama. Malaysia is capable of achieving gross domestic product (GDP)…
Duterte wants to rename the Philippines
MANILA, Feb 12, 2019, Bangkok Post. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is advocating to change the…
Cambodia nabs 12th place in best retirement destinations
PHNOM PENH, Feb 12, 2019, The Phnom Penh Post. Cambodia is an expatriate hotspot for…
Trump-Kim summit a chance to showcase Vietnam’s development model: PM
HANOI, Feb 12, 2019, VN Express. The upcoming Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi will throw a…
Official campaign period starts for national candidates in Philippines
MANILA, Feb 12, 2019, PhilStar. The 90-day national campaign for over 60 senatorial candidates and…
Vietnam’s top diplomat en route to Pyongyang
HANOI/BEIJING/SEOUL, Feb 12, 2019, Yonhap. Vietnam’s top diplomat was on his way to North Korea…