Court rejects call to halt nuclear reactor in western Japan
YAMAGUCHI, Mar 16, 2019, Kyodo. A Japanese court on Friday rejected a plea by local…
‘Worst’ water shortage hits millions in Manila
MANILA, Mar 16, 2019, AFP. Manila has been hit by its worst water shortage in…
[Analytics] China’s rapid military buildup is slowing down
It’s defense budget season for the world’s major powers. This week, US President Donald Trump…
Indonesia’s toll road development must catch up with other countries
MEDAN, Mar 16, 2019, ANTARA. President Joko Widodo highlighted the need for Indonesia to catch…
Philippines, Vietnam push sea code
MANILA, Mar 16, 2019, PhilStar. Given China’s increased activities in the South China Sea, the…
King-agong wants professional armed forces in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 16, 2019, MalayMail. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah…
India resents Pakistan offer on Kartarpur
NEW DELHI, Mar 16, 2019, The Hindu. New Delhi objects to land encroachment by Pakistan…
[Analytics] Is Thailand about to ditch China for the US?
Pro-democracy politicians say the post-election future will see Thailand recalibrate its ties with China and…
US stiffens anti-Russian sanctions on Ukraine: US Treasury Department
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 16, 2019, TASS. The United States tightens anti-Russian sanctions, blacklisted six individuals,…
[Analytics] Korean apps conquer Asia with cute emojis
Created by Japan, emojis have been most successfully commercialized and distributed by Koreans. Here’s how…
China-Europe freight trains make 14,000 trips
ZHENGZHOU, Mar 16, 2019, Xinhua. The China-Europe freight rail service network, a crucial part of…
Chinese company in Laos commits to poverty reduction
VIENTIANE, Mar 15, 2019, Xinhua. “I hope that (the) Chinese company will continue to drive…