US: Improved China ties can’t replace Philippines-US alliance
MANILA, Nov 27, 2018, Philstar. The Philippines’ improving relations with China will not replace its…
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Russian model becomes Queen of Malaysia after marrying king 24 years her senior
LONDON, Nov 27, 2018, The Mirror. A Russian model has become the Queen of Malaysia…
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf pulls out of a trip to mainland China and Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Nov 26, 2018, SCMP. Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf has pulled out of…
Malaysia, Japan ink halal cooperation pact
TOKYO, Nov 26, 2018, Free Malaysia Today. Malaysia and Japan have signed a memorandum on…
Chinese firm launches road upgrading project in central Laos
VIENTIANE, Nov 26, 2018, Xinhua. The China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) has launched…
Taiwan’s weekend vote will be a test for its president, as China looks on
TAIPEI, Nov 23, 2018, CNBC. Taiwan will be holding local elections on Saturday at the…
US-China trade war could create winners in Southeast Asia: Bain & Co
BEIJING, Nov 23, 2018, CNBC. The trade war between the Washington and Beijing is pushing…
Vietnam protests new building by Beijing in South China Sea
HANOI, Nov 23, 2018, FMT. China’s construction of a new platform in a remote part…
Hong Kong should make most of belt and road opportunities, says city’s former leader CY Leung
HONG KONG, Nov 21, 2018, SCMP. Hong Kong should leverage its strengths in a new…
Fast-entry online visa system for 20 nations launched at Thai airports
THAILAND, Nov 21, 2018, The Nation. Immigration Bureau acting commissioner Pol Maj-General Surachate Hakpal on…
Local governments in Japan prepare to accept more foreign workers
VIETNAM, Nov 20, 2018, The Japan Times. As the Diet plans to start substantive deliberations…
Vietnam’s National Assembly helps take ties with Russia to next level
HANOI, Nov 19, 2018, Vietnam News Agency. The National Assembly of Vietnam always supports the…