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…
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‘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…
Aviation industry likely to return to normal in 2022: AirAsia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 19, 2021, Bernama. The aviation industry is likely to return to normal…
Philippine govt rolls out step 2 registration for ID system in malls
MANILA, Jun 18, 2021, The Manila Times. The government will roll out the step 2…