Japanese citizens will be able to get vaccinated against Covid-19 disease in Khabarovsk
KHABAROVSK, Jun 17, 2021, Pan Pacific Agency. Russia’s Ministry of Health and the healthcare watchdog…
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[Analytics] Consolidating Indonesia’s deteriorating democracy
The Economist’s Democracy Index for 2020 has confirmed that Indonesia’s democracy is dwindling. The report…
Chinese port suspends import of frozen food from 10 Asian states
HANOI, Jun 14, 2021, VN Express. A port in China’s Guangdong Province has temporarily suspended…
Bangladesh extends border closure with India till June 30
DHAKA, Jun 14, 2021, Business Standard. Bangladesh on Sunday extended border closure with India till…
India’s farmers begin preparations for sowing but worries persist
NEW DELHI, Jun 11, 2021, The Hindu. Farmers have begun preparations for kharif sowing. However,…
Weak consumption is a ‘major problem’ for China’s recovery: Analytics firm
BEIJING, Jun 10, 2021, CNBC. Persistent weakness in Chinese consumption will prevent businesses from charging…
Thai govt agrees on Phuket plan
BANGKOK, Jun 8, 2021, Bangkok Post. The cabinet on Tuesday agreed in principle on the…
China’s imports grow at fastest pace in decade as materials prices surge
BEIJING, Jun 7, 2021, CNBC. China’s imports grew at their fastest pace in 10 years…
Philippines bars nurses from working abroad after limit reached
MANILA, Jun 6, 2021, Bloomberg. The Philippine government suspended the sending abroad of nurses, and…
Asia Pacific trade ministers debate proposal to remove tariffs for Covid-19 vaccines
WELLINGTON, Jun 5, 2021, SBS News. Trade ministers from the Pacific Rim were discussing ways…
Markets, offices to re-open in Delhi, metro services to resume with conditions
NEW DELHI, Jun 5, 2021, The Asian Age. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday…
Malaysia’s sugar exports seen delayed amid lockdown, tight production
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 4, 2021, S&P Global Platz. The potential implication of a reduced workforce,…