[Analytics] Have Macron’s comments caused trouble for Southeast Asia’s Muslim govts?
Malaysia and Indonesia’s governments have been pressured by their citizens to take a strict line…
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PM says Pakistan has come out of difficult period
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13, 2020, The Nation. Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday urged overseas Pakistanis…
Rubber tapper killed by wild elephant in Chonburi
BANGKOK, Nov 13, 2020, Pattaya Mail. A rubber tapper died after being attacked by a…
Suu Kyi’s party pledges unity govt after election ‘landslide’ in Myanmar
YANGON, Nov 13, 2002, Reuters. Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party said on…
[Analytics] Pakistan’s green power potential
While Pakistan’s share of renewable energy stands at a mere 6 per cent of installed…
Solidary – key to ASEAN’s success: Vietnam’s PM
HANOI, Nov 12, 2020, VNA. Solidarity is the foundation of ASEAN cooperation and the key…
New work pass in Singapore for top-tier foreign tech professionals to launch in January
SINGAPORE, Nov 12, 2020, ST. A new work pass will be launched next year for…
Philippine leader Duterte calls on ASEAN to press developed nations on climate change
MANILA, Nov 12, 2020, Eagle News. President Rodrigo Duterte called on leaders of the Association…
Indonesia pushes for ASEAN travel bubble in early 2021
JAKARTA, Nov 12, 2002, Bloomberg. Indonesia is pushing for a travel corridor arrangement for Southeast…
Virtual ASEAN summit opens with pandemic high on agenda
HANOI, Nov 12, 2020, Kyodo. The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations kicked…
Blow to China, Pakistan as Russia backs India at SCO meet
NEW DELHI, Nov 12, 2020, Zee News. Russia has come out in support of India…
China says Hong Kong opposition walkout is open challenge
HONG KONG, Nov 11, 2020, BBC. China’s government has condemned the mass resignation of most…