Grab takes strategic stake in Ninja Van
SINGAPORE, Apr 25, 2019, The Business Times. RIDE-hailing unicorn Grab has made a strategic investment…
[Analytics] China’s Belt and Road may accelerate exit of manufacturing to Vietnam and India
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is China’s plan to grow global trade, but coupled…
N. Korean leader’s cortege arrives on Russky Island in Vladivostok
VLADIVOSTOK, Apr 24, 2019, TASS. The cortege of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived…
World Bank expects positive impact from revival of ECRL, Bandar Malaysia projects
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 24, 2019, Bernama. The World Bank Group expects the revival of the…
Death toll in Sri Lankan bombings rises to 359, police arrest another 18 suspects
COLOMBO, Apr 24, 2019, DPA. The death toll from the Easter Sunday suicide bombings in…
U.S., China to hold ministerial trade talks next week in Beijing
WASHINGTON D.C., Apr 24, 2019, Kyodo. The United States and China will hold ministerial-level trade…
Abe, Macron discuss Nissan-Renault alliance during talks
PARIS, Apr 24, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and French President Emmanuel Macron…
Japan’s 10-day break to fete new emperor may breathe life into economy
TOKYO, Apr 24, 2019, Reuters. Japan’s unprecedented 10-day holiday to celebrate Crown Prince Naruhito’s enthronement…
N.K. leader Kim set to arrive in Vladivostok for summit with Putin
VLADIVOSTOK, Apr 24, 2019, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to arrive in…
Wife of the son of the late Congress leader arrested for his murder in India
NEW DELHI, Apr 24, 2019, India Today. The wife of Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, son of…
[Analytics] Indonesia’s surprisingly quiet election
In an era of increased electoral polarization and agitation, what are the lessons of Indonesia’s…
Vietnam military aircraft hits wall on landing as gear fails to deploy
HANOI, Apr 24, 2019, VN Express. A Vietnam Air Force Su-22 fighter-bomber crashed into a…