Myanmar army battles anti-coup rebels in northwest town
YANGON, May 15, 2021, Reuters. Myanmar’s army battled local militia fighters in the northwestern town…
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[Analytics] Bangladesh has shown courage against Chinese bullying
Following the statement, read threat, by the Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh that Beijing-Dhaka ties would…
No dining in, social gatherings capped at 2 people from May 16 in Singapore
SINGAPORE, May 14, 2021, ST. People will be allowed out in groups of only two…
Myanmar junta declares martial law in town after attacks on bank, police
YANGON, May 14, 2021, Reuters. Myanmar’s junta has declared martial law in a town in…
China defends Quad warning to Bangladesh
BEIJING, May 13, 2021, PTI. China on Wednesday accused the Quad of being an “exclusive…
New North Korean book highlights ‘trust’ between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump
SEOUL, May 12, 2021, NK News. North Korean state media released a new propaganda book…
Indian community in Brunei sends oxygen cylinders to India
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 12, 2021, Borneo Bulletin/ANN. The Indian community in the country under…
[Analytics] Will Brunei’s time at the helm of ASEAN be defined by the Myanmar crisis?
As this year’s ASEAN chair, Brunei Darussalam finds itself operating in an increasingly precarious and…
Philippines and Malaysia log GDP falls as Covid-19 waves blur outlook
MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR, May 11, 2021, Nikkey Asia. The Philippine economy contracted by 4.2% on the…
[Analytics] Will India goes under nationwide lockdown?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is under increasing pressure to impose a nationwide lockdown as…
Gaining access for dragon fruit’s exports to China may be Cambodia’s next priority
PHNOM PENH, May 11, 2021, Khmer Times/Asia Fruit. Exporting dragon fruit to China looms as…
China setting up villages in Bhutan to gain military advantage over India: Report
THIMPHU, May 10, 2021, Money Control. As part of a major construction drive by Chinese…