Philippines approved bill legalizing medical marijuana
MANILA, Jan 23, 2019, Inquirer. The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading…
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Philippines to import 1.2m tonnes of rice as caps removed
MANILA, Jan 22, 2019, Bangkok Post. Rice traders in the Philippines are set to import…
[Analytics] Ally turns into opposition in Bangladesh parliament
The Jatiya Party’s post-election about-turn to lead the parliamentary opposition against its ally the Awami…
Cambodian PM Hun Sen welcomes extra US$600 million in aid during visit to Beijing
BEIJING, Jan 22, 2019, SCMP. China has pledged 4 billion yuan (US$588 million) in aid…
[Analytics] India’s multiple options to deal with Pakistan
The India-Pakistan relationship occupies a large space in the Indian imagination. It is infused with…
Taiwan’s ‘Bikini Climber’ social media star dies after ravine fall
TAIPEI, Jan 22, 2019, AFP. Taiwanese rescue teams were trying on Tuesday (Jan 22) to…
Very negative global impact if no US-China deal: Singapore Finance Minister
DAVOS, Jan 22, 2019, Bloomberg. It’s vital that the US and China settle their trade…
Hong Kong needs more foreign domestic workers, including from Indonesia
JAKARTA, Jan 22, 2019, ANTARA News. Hong Kong will need more foreign domestic workers, including…
Myanmar govt orders crackdown on Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army
NAYPYITAW, Jan 21, 2019, Myanmar Times. State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has ordered…
Thailand’s China-backed Bangkok-Nong Khai Railway Back On Move
VIENTIANE, Jan 21, 2019, The Laotian Times. Construction of Thailand’s component of the regional high-speed…
Taiwan sends first delegation to Gujarat investors’ summit in India
TAIPEI, Jan 21, 2019, Taiwan Today. A delegation of 36 major Taiwan firms and medical…
[Analytics] Wolves lead tributes to China Asian Cup comeback win over Thailand as Marcello Lippi is praised by fans
Game has largest media coverage of any involving China so far but not all is…