5G mobile phone shipments cross 15 million in Feb in China
BEIJING, Mar 15, 2021, China Daily. China’s 5G mobile phone shipments surpassed 15.07 million in…
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Myanmar declares martial law in Yangon townships after deadly day
YANGON, Mar 15, 2021, AFP. Myanmar’s junta late Sunday imposed martial law in two densely…
Not possible for Singapore and many countries to choose between US and China: PM
SINGAPORE, Mar 14, 2021, BBC. It will not be possible for Singapore to choose between…
Opposition’s committee for ending emergency declaration has no legal power: Malaysian minister
ALOR SETAR, Mar 14, 2021, Bernama. The committee for ending the Emergency Declaration set up…
Five killed in Myanmar protests, civilian leader says people should defend themselves
YANGON, Mar 14, 2021, Reuters. Video taken at the site showed protesters holding handmade shields…
US trying to contact Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 13, 2021, CNBC. The U.S. is still working to contact Aung San…
Bangladesh set to welcome PM Modi for Golden Jubilee celebrations
DHAKA, Mar 13, 2021, ToI. Bangladesh is all set to welcome world leaders, including Indian…
Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam PMs agree to vaccinate diplomats and students
VIENTIANE, Mar 11, 2021, The Laotian Times. The Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam…
Indonesia invites Singapore investors to invest in tourism
BATAM, Mar 11, 2021, ANTARA. At least 140 businesspersons and investors from Singapore joined a…
Malaysia’s lawmakers challenge Parliament and state assembly sittings during a state of emergency in court
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 11, 2021, Malay Mail. Three Pakatan Harapan (PH) lawmakers have filed an…
Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes
YANGON, Mar 11, 2021, Reuters. Myanmar’s military government on Thursday alleged that deposed leader Aung…
China building offensive, aggressive military: US commander
HONG KONG, Mar 10, 2021, CNN. China is assembling an increasingly offensive military and expanding…