US flies spy aircraft over South Korea after N. Korea’s killing of Seoul official
SEOUL, Sep 26, 2020, Yonhap. A U.S. surveillance aircraft flew over South Korea on Saturday,…
Beijing motor show kicks off, biggest of its kind since pandemic
BEIJING, Sep 26, 2020, Kyodo. The Beijing motor show, the biggest of its kind since…
Rescuers save 108 whales in Australia’s biggest mass stranding
CANBERRA, Sep 26, 2020, SCMP. Rescuers on Saturday confirmed they saved a total of 108…
[Analytics] Indo-Pacific strategy gains support as China’s assertiveness fuels fears
Asia-Pacific nations are adjusting their defence strategies and looking to strengthen security ties with the…
Indonesians most satisfied with Grab, Shopee: Survey
JAKARTA, Sep 25, 2020, Jakarta Globe. Indonesian consumers are most satisfied with ride-sharing app Grab…
At least 22 killed, 2 survived, 4 unknown in AN-26 military plane crash
KHARKOV, Sep 25, 2020, Sputnik. On Friday evening, a video emerged on Telegram showing a…
Malaysia’s Sabah polls a straight fight between Shafie and Muhyiddin: Report
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 25, 2020, Malay Mail. The highly-anticipated Sabah state election is a contest…
[Analytics] Are Southeast Asia’s cyber defenses vulnerable to Chinese attacks?
A telecom firm in the Philippines recently hired the services of a United States-based cybersecurity…
N. Korea leader apologizes for shooting death of S. Korean national
SEOUL, Sep 25, 2020, Kyodo. South Korea said Friday that North Korean leader Kim Jong…
Thailand shorts quarantine from November if long-stay visitor test succeeds
BANGKOK, Sep 25, 2020, Bangkok Post. A seven-day quarantine for foreign tourists can be put…
US delays human rights sanctions targeting Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps
BEIJING, Sep 25, 2020, SCMP. The US Treasury Department announced a two-month delay on human…
Kremlin did not submit Putin’s nomination for Nobel Peace Prize: Spokesman
MOSCOW, Sep 24, 2020, TASS. The Kremlin did not nominate Russian President Vladimir Putin for…