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…
There won’t be enough coronavirus vaccines for a return to normal life until 2022: WHO scientist
BEIJING, Sep 16, 2020, SCMP. Do not expect there to be enough Covid-19 vaccines for…
Pakistan is epicenter of terrorism: India at Geneva
GENEVA, Sep 16, 2020, PTI. Describing Pakistan as an epicenter of terrorism, India has said…
No infiltration reported along India-China border in last 6 months
NEW DELHI, Sep 16, 2020, The Hindu. The Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha…
Global tourism industry lost $450B due to pandemic: UN
MADRID, Sep 16, 2020, TASS. The global tourism sector lost about $460 billion in the…
Yoshihide Suga elected Japan PM as Abe era ends, forms continuity Cabinet
TOKYO, Sep 16, 2020, Kyodo. Yoshihide Suga was elected Japan’s prime minister by parliament on…
S. Korea’s parliamentary speaker proposes holding presidential, local elections on same day in 2022
SEOUL, Sep 16, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea needs to consider simultaneously holding two nationwide elections…
Singapore to reward residents for healthy habits with Apple Watch
SINGAPORE, Sep 16, 2020, C|Net. Apple is working with the Singaporean government to help keep…