Drug production spike in S-E Asia calls for new approach to end trade: UN
WASHINGTON D.C., Jun 25, 2021, ST. Close to 1.2 tonnes of heroin and methamphetamine were…
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Malaysian business have less cash flow compared to peers in Indonesia, Vietnam
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 24, 2021, Malay Mail. Malaysian firms beset by cycles of movement curbs…
China ‘unlikely’ to try taking Taiwan in next two years: US general
TOKYO, Jun 24, 2021, Kyodo. China is unlikely to attempt a military takeover of Taiwan…
‘We need to prepare’ for military conflict with China: Taiwan’s minister
TAIPEI, Jun 24, 2021, CNN. China’s escalating military intimidation of Taiwan shows the self-governed island…
Laos-China expressway to be ready in 10 years
VIENTIANE, Jun 24, 2021, Vientiane Times/ANN. It is estimated that it will take 10 years…
Thai Phuket opens for overseas tourists on July 1
PHUKET, Jun 23, 2021, Bangkok Post. The provincial governor has elaborated on rules for people…
Govt completes feasibility study on Phnom Penh mass transit project
PHNOM PENH, Jun 23, 2021, Real Estate. The feasibility study of the Monorail Way and…
Singapore, Vietnam looking at easing Covid-19 travel curbs for business and leisure
SINGAPORE, Jun 23, 2021, ST. Singapore and Vietnam are looking at gradually relaxing travel curbs…
US chip foundry announces new manufacturing plant in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jun 22, 2021, CNBC. U.S.-headquartered semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries announced Tuesday that it will build…
Philippines’ dollar surplus seen wider than initially projected in 2021
MANILA, Jun 21, 2021, PhilStar. The Philippines’ dollar surplus is still poised to shrink this…
Laos extends lockdown measures for another 15 days
VIENTIANE, Jun 20, 2021, Global Times. Laos has extended its lockdown COVID-19 prevention measures across…
Brunei govt says no Haj pilgrimage this year
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jun 20, 2021, Borneo Bulletin/ANN. Brunei will not send pilgrims for this…