India’s Ahmedabad curfew order triggers panic buying in city
AHMEDABAD, Nov 20, 2020, India Today. People started panic buying on Friday, following Ahmedabad Municipal…
Russian parliament given draft law enabling Moscow to block US social media giants
MOSCOW, Nov 19, 2020, Reuters. Lawmakers in Russia’s parliament presented draft legislation on Thursday that,…
[Analytics] The year of the pandemic: a view from South Korea
In the global coronavirus pandemic, South Koreans should be dropping like flies. But they aren’t….
Lao authorities closely monitor inbound travelers amid Covid-19
VIENTIANE, Nov 19, 2020, Xinhua. The Lao government has continued to closely monitor people entering…
Asian economies should tap women as powerful, underutilised engine of growth: Singapore’s president
SINGAPORE, Nov 19, 2020, ST. The time that women in Asia-Pacific spend on housework daily…
Chinese ambassador to S. Korea asks for “increased cooperation” on 5G networks
SEOUL, Nov 19, 2020, Hankyoreh. China’s ambassador to South Korea asked Seoul for more cooperation…
Current and former Trump officials quietly reach out to Biden team
WASHINGTON D.C., Nov 19, 2020, CNN. A handful of current Trump administration officials, as well…
71 per cent Indians keen on taking personal loans in next 3 to 6 months: Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 19, 2020, Indian Express. A majority of Indians (77%) are optimistic of…
RCEP could have hurt Indian economy: Minister
NEW DELHI, Nov 19, 2020, Financial Express. India could have suffered negative consequences if the…
[Analytics] Joe Biden’s world order
In less than four years, outgoing United States (US) President Donald Trump has achieved what,…
WHO establishes dialogue with Russian developers of Covid-19 vaccine
MOSCOW, Nov 19, 2020, TASS. The World Health Organization (WHO) has established dialogue with Russian…
US Navy commander in Asia welcomes Japan-Australia military pact
TOKYO, Nov 19, 2020, Reuters. A senior U.S. Navy commander in Asia on Thursday welcomed…