Biden declares ‘America is back’ as he announces major foreign policy shifts
WASHINGTON D.C., Feb 5, 2021, CNN. President Joe Biden announced “America is back” on Thursday…
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US sends warship through Taiwan Strait for first time under Biden
TAIPEI, Feb 4, 2021, CNN. The United States Navy sent a guided-missile destroyer through the…
Myanmar Internet providers block Facebook services after government order
YANGON, Feb 4, 2021, Reuters. Myanmar’s junta blocked Facebook and other messaging services in the…
Malaysia’s PM to talk on Covid-19 vaccination, travel bubble, palm oil anti-discrimination in Jakarta
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3, 2021, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be…
Indonesia is largest food delivery market in Southeast Asia
JAKARTA, Feb 3, 2021, VNA. Indonesia had the largest food delivery service market in Southeast…
Most businesses to reopen during Malaysia’s MCO extension: Sources
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3, 2021, ST. More sectors of Malaysia’s economy will be reopened during…
US could push Myanmar closer to China if Biden slaps sanctions on Southeast Asian country
SINGAPORE, Feb 3, 2021, CNBC. U.S. sanctions on Myanmar following this week’s military coup could…
Hong Kong expects to earn $4.5B from trading fees this financial year
HONG KONG, Feb 3, 2021, Reuters. The Hong Kong government estimates it will earn HK$35…
Singapore taxi giant challenges Grab with ride-hailing trial
SINGAPORE, Feb 3, 2021, Nikkei Asia. Singapore’s largest taxi operator ComfortDelGro on Wednesday started a…
New Chinese coast guard law isn’t threat of war: Philippine embassy
MANILA, Feb 2, 2021, PhilStar. China’s new law authorizing its coast guard to fire on…
Malaysia’s security council to discuss possible MCO extension
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2, 2021, The Star/ANN. The National Security Council will have a special…
Myanmar, Russia pose early tests for Biden’s foreign policy
WASHINGTON D.C., Feb 2, 2021, AP. A military coup in Myanmar and a mass crackdown…