Mike Pompeo set to tour Europe to discuss more US troop moves
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 6, 2020, Politico. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to…
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Japanese engineers create smart mask that can speak 8 languages
TOKYO, Aug 5, 2020, AFP. Whether in terms of gastronomy or technology, the Japanese never…
Trump’s Germany troops pullout may be his last gift to Putin before the election
LONDON, Aug 2, 2020, CNN. Since he came to office, US President Donald Trump has…
India’s army won’t take eyes off Ladakh
NEW DELHI, Aug 1, 2020, HT. With Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) dragging its feet…
Vietnam may surpass Thailand in rice export
HANOI, Jul 29, 2020, VNA. Vietnam may surpass Thailand in rice export this year thanks…
[Analytics] Indonesia eyes Eurofighters to check China’s threat
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is taking a long look at second-hand Eurofighter Typhoons on offer…
Only one Laos company can export vegetables in accordance with the EU regulations
VIENTIANE, Jul 28, 2020, Vientiane Times. Authorities and exporters recently discussed plans to improve agriculture…
[Analytics] Boris Johnson’s dream of a ‘Global Britain’ is turning into a nightmare
Six months ago, Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrated Brexit by describing Britain as the Superman…
Post-pandemic travel: Singapore seeks local boost to revive tourism sector crisis
SINGAPORE, Jul 23, 2020, Reuters. Singapore’s tourism sector is facing an existential crisis, its tourism…
Vietnam to take advantage of CPTPP, EVFTA for economic recovery post Covid-19
HANOI, Jul 21, 2020, Hanoi Times. With 16 FTAs in effect or under negotiation, Vietnam…
EU extends US travel ban
BRUSSELS, JUl 17, 2020, EU Observer. EU member states on Thursday released their latest round-up…
At India, EU summit high-level dialogue set up to address trade issues
NEW DELHI, Jul 15, 2020, One India. India and the 27-nation European Union on Wednesday…
Hungary reopens borders for Russian nationals from July 15
MOSCOW, Jul 13, 2020, TASS. Hungary will reopen its border for Russian nationals from July…
China’s July talks with Vatican will have Taiwan looming in background
Beijing and the Vatican will sit down for talks this month, extending their decades-long dialogue…
[Post-Covid World] How Covid-19 will change air travel as we know it
In 2001, air travel was dealt a massive blow by the 11 September attacks, and…