Japan defense chief says F-35A fighter jet likely crashed as hunt for missing pilot continues
TOKYO, Apr 10, 2019, The Japan Times. One of the first 13 F-35A stealth jet…
Former U.S. house speaker Paul Ryan to attend Taiwan Relations act event
TAIPEI, Apr 10, 2019, Taiwan News. The previous speaker of the United States House of…
[Analytics] China’s bridge to North Korea opens 3 years after it was built – but why now?
Buses from the North make return trip to China on Monday, according to South Korean…
Myanmar urged to tap potential of 2035 ‘demographic dividend’: UN Population Fund
NAYPYIDAW, Apr 9, 2019, Myanmar Times. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged the…
[Analytics] Japan’s ‘virginity crisis’: study shows one in 10 adults hasn’t had sex
More Japanese adults than ever are putting off their first sexual experiences, with a new…
Johor crown prince confirms MB to be swapped, but on sultan’s decree
JOHOR BARU, Apr 9, 2019, MalayMail. Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim confirmed speculation…
Vietnam, Netherlands agree to enhance agricultural partnership
HANOI, Apr 9, 2019, VNA. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong and…
Singapore, Malaysia to start talks on maritime boundary delimitation within a month
PUTRAJAYA, Apr 9, 2019, The Straits Times. Singapore and Malaysia will begin negotiations to delimit…
Party in New Zealand wants more groups exempt from new gun laws
AUCKLAND, Apr 9, 2019, RNZ. The National Party is pushing for gun law exemptions to…
[Analytics] ASEAN will shun the US’ geopolitical game against China
The US is expanding its resistance to Huawei’s 5G network to Southeast Asia, but the…
Malaysian deputies are dissatisfied with the departure levy in airports
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 9, 2019, FMT. MPs from both sides of the divide raised their…
President Moon to meet Trump ahead of apparent talks with N. Korea
SEOUL, Apr 9, 2019, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in will visit the United States this week…