US bans China’s top chipmaker from using American technology
HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2020, CNN. China’s top chipmaker was already having a rough week….
Chinese cast net over neglected Papua New Guinea border zone
PORT MORESBY, Dec 19, 2020, RNZ. China has dismissed Australian concerns about a planned new…
Japan PM Suga eyes study on carbon pricing to cut emissions
TOKYO, Dec 19, 2020, Kyodo. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is expected to ask his…
US Senator blocks bill giving Hongkongers special refugee status
HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2020, SCMP. A last-minute attempt by US lawmakers to push through…
India’s farmers have begun to benefit from agricultural reforms: PM
NEW DELHI, Dec 19, 2020, PTI. As farmer protests against new farm laws entered the…
US consulate general in Vladivostok shuts down
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec 19, 2020, TASS. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has decided to…
[Analytics] Tech breakthroughs highlight Kazakhstan’s growing links with Southeast Asia
Kazakh scientists recently made a breakthrough by creating a 3D visualization tool that helps blind…
China to start vaccination in early 2021
SICHUAN, Dec 19, 2020, AFP. China plans to start opening its vaccination programme to members…
[Analytics] ASEAN in the driver’s seat in the South China Sea
On 6 May 2009, Malaysia and Vietnam jointly notified a submission to the UN Commission…
Russian fighter aircraft makers to account for 10 per cent of global fighter jet market in 2021-2025
MOSCOW, Dec 19, 2020, TASS. Combat jets of Russia’s Sukhoi and MiG enterprises will account…
Singapore Airlines to resume daily flights to US from Jan 18
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec 19, 2020, ST. Singapore Airlines will be resuming daily non-stop flights from…
Thailand eases curbs on travel
BANGKOK, Dec 19, 2020, Bangkok Post. The government is easing travel restrictions for citizens from…