South Asia pummelled by heatwave that hits 50 deg C in Pakistan
JACOBABAD, May 13, 2022, AFP. South Asia was in the grip of an extreme heatwave…
Sri Lankan president to appoint new PM
COLOMBO, May 12, 2022, Reuters. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Wednesday he would…
Philippine economy in solid shape as Marcos set to take the helm
MANILA, May 12, 2022, Reuters. Newly-elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will inherit an economy…
[Analytics] Vietnam and the new Pacific Trade Triangle
Vietnam is highly integrated into the global economy and since 2017, trade has consistently sat…
China congratulates Marcos, Duterte over lead in elections
MANILA, May 11, 2022, PhilStar. China has congratulated former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and…
53 confirmed dead, 10 rescued in central China building collapse
CHANGSHA, May 6, 2022, Xinhua. A total of 53 people have been confirmed dead in…
Malaysia aims to regain palm oil market share in EU
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6, 2022, Reuters. Malaysia, the world’s second largest palm oil producer, today…
Hope stirs for lifting of US tariffs on China
BEIJING, May 5, 2022, China Daily. With inflation at four-decade highs in the United States,…
[Analytics] What is the CPTPP and why is China eager to join?
China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership…
[Analytics] All in the family: Philippine political dynasties tighten grip on power
If the son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos wins the May 9 presidential election,…
Australia’s first interest rate rise in 12 years shakes up election campaign
SYDNEY, May 4, 2022, ST. Australia’s central bank lifted interest rates on Tuesday (May 3)…
Philippine presidential candidates in final push to woo voters
MANILA, May 3, 2022, Reuters. Philippine presidential candidates will hold final election rallies this week…