Jokowi camp upbeat about clinching victory in Indonesian election
JAKARTA, Apr 17, 2019, The Jakarta Post. Political parties in the Joko “Jokowi” Widodo-Ma’ruf Amin…
Two jailed in Myanmar Reuters’ journalists honoured with Pulitzer prize
NEW YORK, Apr 17, 2019, Myanmar Times. On Monday, the Pulitzer Center in New York…
[Analytics] US and China in ideological battle for the future
Cooperative steps with allies under consideration to counter expanded Chinese footprint in Asia and Europe….
Foxconn’s Terry Gou throws hat in the ring for Taiwan’s 2020 presidential race
TAIPEI, Apr 17, 2019, SCMP. Foxconn chairman Terry Gou will make a run for Taiwan’s…
Japan, U.S. to include digital trade in trade talks
WASHINGTON D.C., Apr 17, 2019, Kyodo. Japan said Tuesday it has started talks with the…
S. Korean organisation ACE takes on environmental issues in Asia
SEOUL, Apr 17, 2019, The Korea Times. Air pollution has become a central political and…
Unseasonal rain, dust storm lash parts of Gujarat, 10 dead in India
AHMEDABAD, Apr 17, 2019, PTI. Unseasonal rain and dust storm hit several parts of Gujarat,…
Japan’s surplus with U.S. up 10% amid trade talks
TOKYO, Apr 17, 2019, AFP. Japan’s monthly trade surplus with the United States grew nearly…
Indonesians head to the polls today
JAKARTA, Apr 17, 2019, Bernama. Indonesians head to the polls today to pick the president…
Experts optimistic about East Coast Rail Link project in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 17, 2019, NST. Members of academia have welcomed the move by the…
Bahrain keen to develop global halal industry with Malaysia
PETALING JAYA, Apr 17, 2019, FMT. Bahrain has voiced interest in developing the global halal…
[Analytics] Has influx of Chinese tourists benefitted Nepal economically?
A picture of an invoice containing mostly Chinese characters did quite some rounds on Twitter…