[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…
Cambodia evicts floating homes despite villagers’ protests
PHNOM PENH, Jun 14, 2021, CNN. Cambodia’s capital of Phnom Penh has started evicting its…
Bangladesh extends border closure with India till June 30
DHAKA, Jun 14, 2021, Business Standard. Bangladesh on Sunday extended border closure with India till…
China making plans for future space exploration: Official
BEIJING, Jun 13, 2021, China Daily. China is making plans for the future development of…
Australia waiting for ‘the right deal’ with Britain, says Scott Morrison
CARBIS BAY, Jun 13, 2021, SMH. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia won’t sign a…
Putin expects Biden summit to restore contacts and establish dialogue
MOSCOW, Jun 13, 2021, TASS. Russian President Vladimir Putin expects the upcoming summit with his…
Biden cites enduring friendship with Philippines
MANILA, Jun 13, 2021, PhilStar. United States President Joe Biden yesterday cited the enduring friendship…
Suga and Moon exchange greetings on fringes of G7 summit
SEOUL, Jun 13, 2021, Kyodo. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga…
Skyrocketing freight costs having detrimental impact on small and medium exporters: Report
NEW DELHI, Jun 13, 2021, FE. While the Suez Canal blockage in March 2021 underscored…
[Analytics] Factory workers making goods for the west bear brunt of virus surge in south-east Asia
It was around mid-May when workers at the Cal-Comp factory in Phetchaburi, central Thailand, heard…
Putin calls Biden ‘career man,’ hopes there won’t be any impulse-based movements
NEW YORK, Jun 12, 2021, TASS. US President Joe Biden is a career politician and…