Philippine govt to consider funding 13th month pay of small firm workers
MANILA, Oct 15, 2020, PhilStar. The Duterte administration is studying the likelihood of financing the…
WHO counsels Malaysia to play long game and go for targeted, localised measures against Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15, 2020, Malay Mail. Malaysia must build on its success in dealing…
Large gatherings banned under emergency decree in Thailand
BANGKOK, Oct 15, 2020, BBC. The Thai government has announced an emergency decree to stem…
[Analytics] A new direction for nukes and North Korea
North Korea’s acquisition of nuclear weapons has changed the nuclear balance in Northeast Asia. But…
High number of fatal Australian shark attacks prompts concern hunting grounds are shifting
CANBERRA, Oct 14, 2020, The Guardian. More Australians have been killed in unprovoked shark attacks…
China biggest long-term challenge to UK: MI5 chief
LONDON, Oct 14, 2020, Anadolu Agency. Russia was an immediate problem, but China poses the…
China, Laos ready to deepen cooperation on BRI, Covid-19
BEIJING, Oct 14, 2020, CGTN. China and Laos are ready to strengthen cooperation with on…
Bangladesh to increase spot LNG imports because of rising demand
DHAKA, Oct 14, 2020, Reuters. Bangladesh is expected to double its imports of liquefied natural…
US apparel watchdog probes Jockey’s Indian partner after human rights abuse allegations
BENGALURU, Oct 14, 2020, Reuters. A top apparel industry watchdog has launched an investigation into…
US election: Biden says Florida seniors ‘expendable’ for Trump
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct 14, 2020, BBC. US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has criticised Donald…
Japan’s damaged nuclear reactor set to reopen
ANKARA, Oct 14, 2020, Anadolu Agency. Japan’s nuclear reactor hit by a 2011 earthquake in…
Latest Covid-19 wave threatens Malaysia’s Q4 recovery: Economists
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14, 2020, BT. The latest wave of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia threatens…