Bangladesh under ‘no obligation’ to take stranded Rohingya: FM
DHAKA, Feb 27, 2021, Reuters. Bangladesh is under “no obligation” to shelter 81 Muslim Rohingya…
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Online illustration exhibit sends Taiwan’s greetings across borders
TAIPEI, Feb 27, 2021, CNA. From a crowded Taipei MRT train to a hustling claw…
Myanmar security forces disperse anti-coup protesters
YANGON, Feb 26, 2021, AP. Security forces in Myanmar’s largest city on Friday fired warning…
Malaysian man wins challenge against Muslim gay sex ban
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26, 2021, Malay Mail. A Malaysian man on Thursday won a landmark…
[Analytics] How Taiwan beat China to be Asia’s top-performing economy
The world gasped in amazement at China’s impressive 6% to 11% annual GDP growth over…
ASEAN economic ministers to deliberate on post-Covid-19 recovery efforts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26, 2021, Bernama. Asean Economic Ministers will engage in earnest discussions on…
US, rights groups criticise Malaysia for deportations to Myanmar
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25, 2021, Malay Mail. The United States on Wednesday led criticism of…
Southeast Asia’s biggest travel app plans regional fintech expansion before 2021 listing
SINGAPORE, Feb 25, 2021, Reuters. Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s largest online travel startup, plans to launch…
Pakistan lifts all coronavirus restrictions
KARACHI, Feb 25, 2021, Anadolu Agency. Pakistan on Wednesday (Feb 24) announced it is all…
Thailand further relaxes alcoholic drinks consumption nationwide
BANGKOK, Feb 24, 2021, Pattaya Mail. The latest update regarding the Royal Thai Government’s announcement…
Malaysia’s palm oil stocks seen below 1.5M tonnes for most of 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24, 2021, Reuters. Palm oil inventories in Malaysia, the world’s second largest…
[Analytics] Understanding Myanmar’s patron-client network
Despite massive popular support, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi faced forces too difficult…