Bangladesh extends border closure with India till June 30
DHAKA, Jun 14, 2021, Business Standard. Bangladesh on Sunday extended border closure with India till…
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Biden cites enduring friendship with Philippines
MANILA, Jun 13, 2021, PhilStar. United States President Joe Biden yesterday cited the enduring friendship…
[Analytics] Factory workers making goods for the west bear brunt of virus surge in south-east Asia
It was around mid-May when workers at the Cal-Comp factory in Phetchaburi, central Thailand, heard…
Malaysia to deport thousands of undocumented Indonesian migrants
JAKARTA, Jun 11, 2021, Reuters. Indonesia is preparing to receive thousands of deportees from Malaysia,…
US says denied full access to Cambodian naval base during visit
PHNOM PENH, Jun 11, 2021, Bangkok Post. The US embassy in Phnom Penh said on…
[Analytics] Why Malaysia is upset with China over a maritime dispute
Analysts say a rare burst of anger from Malaysia over the flight of Chinese air…
Japan, Australia raise concerns about reported abuses in China
TOKYO/CANBERRA, Jun 9, 2021, Reuters. Japan and Australia voiced “serious concerns” on Wednesday over reports…
Thai govt agrees on Phuket plan
BANGKOK, Jun 8, 2021, Bangkok Post. The cabinet on Tuesday agreed in principle on the…
ASEAN, China pledge to exercise restraint in South China Sea, gloss over Myanmar crisis
BEIJING, Jun 8, 2021, ST. Asean and China on Tuesday (June 8) pledged to exercise…
Global chip shortage to last until at least mid-2022: Manufacturer
SINGAPORE, Jun 7, 2021, Financial Times. The global chip shortage disrupting the car industry and…
Trial of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash to start hearing evidence in the Netherlands
BADHOEVEDORP, Jun 7, 2021, AFP. Dutch judges will on Monday (June 7) start hearing evidence…
Two trains crash killing at least 25 in Pakistan
MULTAN, Jun 7, 2021, Fox News. Two express trains collided in southern Pakistan early Monday…