[Analytics] US-China reset – and the Philippines
After four years of US-Sino tensions, the Biden administration could speed up US recovery while…
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Singapore plan to use monitoring app on students’ computers sparks privacy fears
SINGAPORE, Feb 8, 2021, Reuters. A Singapore government scheme to ensure children have access to…
Taiwan January exports rocket to record high, outlook rosy
TAIPEI, Feb 8, 2021, Reuters. Taiwan’s exports rose in January for the seventh consecutive month,…
[Analytics] Why the generals really took back power in Myanmar
A strangely familiar sight dominated the front pages of Myanmar’s state-owned newspaper this week: photos…
Crowd protests against military rule in Myanmar
YANGON, Feb 6, 2021, BBC. Hundreds of people have rallied in Myanmar’s main city, Yangon,…
Laos will transmit electricity to Cambodia in 2025
VIENTIANE, Feb 6, 2021, Xinhua. Construction of two coal-fired power plants will begin at the…
Myanmar military rulers order block on Twitter, Instagram ‘until further notice’
YANGON, Feb 6, 2021, Reuters. The new military rulers of Myanmar on Friday ordered mobile…
South Korea’s trade minister drops bid to become WTO chief
SEOUL, Feb 5, 2021, AP. South Korea’s top trade official is dropping her bid to…
[Analytics] The US and Japan should prepare for war with China
Last week, China toughened its language against Taiwan, warning that “independence means war.” A few…
Philippine president Duterte allows more pork imports
MANILA, Feb 5, 2021, The Manila Times. President Rodrigo Duterte has allowed additional pork imports…
UN Security Council calls for release of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 5, 2021, Reuters. The United Nations Security Council called for the release…
Govt would’ve stayed in power if I was chosen as PM candidate: Former Malaysia’s PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5, 2021, Malay Mail. Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has…