OECD projects global GDP will collapse by 4.5 per cent this year
LONDON, Sep 16, 2020, CNBC. The global economy has performed better-than-expected but it is still…
US does not want to force ASEAN to choose sides: Official
JAKARTA, Sep 16, 2020, The Jakarta Post. The United States is not trying to push…
Southeast Asia conglomerates outperformed by pure plays for first time: Report
JAKARTA, Sep 16, 2020, Jakarta Globe. Conglomerates in Southeast Asia are being outperformed by pure…
[Analytics] The moral case for China to fight a war
War sounds nearer for China while its contours remain rather foggy. Hu Xijin, editor of…
United States Commits $153M for Mekong Development
VIENTIANE, Sep 16, 2020, The Laotian Times. The U.S. State Department has pledged approximately $153.6…
Tourism Malaysia starts food donation drive to help Malaysians in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Sep 16, 2020, Bernama. In the spirit of Malaysia Day celebrations, Tourism Malaysia’s Singapore…
Bangladesh worried by Myanmar border deployments
NAYPYITAW, Sep 16, 2020, The Irrawaddy. Myanmar’s military has beefed up security along the Bangladeshi…
Merkel wants Vietnam to connect Germany and Indo-Pacific region
HANOI, Sep 16, 2020, VNS. German Chancellor Angela Merkel hopes Việt Nam will serve as…
[Analytics] Domestic concerns shape China’s policy strategies
In the US–China relationship, ideology now trumps interests. In July, US Secretary of State Mike…
Sri Lanka has potential to become one of world’s leading maritime hubs: President
COLOMBO, Sep 16, 2020, News.lk. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka can use its…
US blacklists Chinese company over Cambodia project
WASHINGTON D.C./PHNOM PENH, Sep 16, 2020, Reuters. The United States on Tuesday blacklisted a Chinese…
Singapore must remain open to benefit from Asia’s growth: Deputy PM
SINGAPORE, Sep 16, 2020, BT. Singapore can contribute to and benefit from Asia’s growth only…