N. Korea’s leader issues special order on medicine supply against epidemic: State media
SEOUL, May 16, 2022, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un rebuked officials for failing to…
[Analytics] Marcos victory in the Philippines reflects a new arc of old politics in Southeast Asia
The last time a Marcos claimed victory in a Philippine presidential election, it was on…
Singapore to host over 300 leaders at first Changi Aviation Summit
SINGAPORE, May 15, 2022, ST. Singapore will host more than 300 global aviation leaders, policymakers…
US, Asean to upgrade ties
WASHINGTON D.C., May 14, 2022, ST. The United States and Asean ended their summit in…
Australia says Chinese spy ship did not breach law of the sea
SYDNEY, May 14, 2022, Reuters. A Chinese intelligence ship tracked off Australia’s west coast within…
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…