Philippines probes telecoms firms over anti-competition complaint
MANILA, Aug 26, 2022, Reuters. The Philippines’ antitrust agency said on Friday it will investigate…
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Pakistan court extends former premier Khan’s pre-arrest bail on terrorism charges
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25, 2022, Reuters. A Pakistani court on Thursday extended former Prime Minister Imran…
Thai Constitutional Court suspends Prayut
BANGKOK, Aug 24, 2022, Reuters. A decision by Thailand’s Constitutional Court to suspend Prime Minister…
Malaysia hopes to revive KL-Singapore high-speed rail project, says PM Ismail
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 23, 2022, ST. Malaysia is in discussion with Singapore on the revival of…
Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption
YANGON, Aug 16, 2022, Reuters. A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced deposed leader Aung San…
[Analytics] Can regionalism contain geopolitical competition in the South Pacific?
Name the region: a group of internally diverse states, lying across strategically significant maritime passages,…
East Asia faces increase in heatwaves, urgent need to adapt: Study
SINGAPORE, Aug 15, 2022, ST. Heatwaves are predicted to become more frequent and intense in…
Sri Lanka introduces bill to clip presidential powers
COLOMBO, Aug 11, 2022, The Hindu. A Sri Lankan government minister on Wednesday submitted to…
Biden signs $52.7B bill for chip production to counter China
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 10, 2022, Kyodo. U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law…
Furious China fires missiles near Taiwan in drills after Pelosi visit
TAIPEI, Aug 5, 2022, Reuters. China deployed scores of planes and fired live missiles near…
Sri Lanka to restart IMF bailout talks, president calls for unity government
COLOMBO, Aug 4, 2022, Reuters. Sri Lanka will restart bailout talks with the International Monetary…
Malaysia’s Parliament to debate need for law to stop food wastage today
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3, 2022, Bernama. The need to formulate an Act to tackle food…