Chinese president Xi postpones visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 4, 2020, The Nation. Chinese President Xi Jinping has postponed his visit to…
[Analytics] Myanmar’s narrative of democratic transition is holding the country back
In central Yangon, the fabric printing shops that line the streets of the Shwegondine neighborhood…
Thailand sets out 3,000-baht cash handouts to people to buy consumer goods
BANGKOK, Sep 4, 2020, TNA. The government’s Center for Economic Situation Administration approved the economic…
US is looking at banning more Chinese apps over national security as TikTok sale stalled
WASHINGTON D.C., Sep 4, 2020, CNBC. President Donald Trump’s administration is looking into banning more…
Garment companies shift from China to India
CHENNAI, Sep 4, 2020, ToI. When German leisure wear brand Marc O’Polo called its Indian…
Diplomatic, military negotiations only way forward to resolve Ladakh crisis: India to China
NEW DELHI, Sep 4, 2020, The Asian Age. Blaming China for the situation over the…
Oil tanker fire out of control off Sri Lanka, crewman killed
COLOMBO, Sep 4, 2020, AFP. A Panamanian-registered oil tanker burned out of control for a…
S. Korea’s ice cream exports rise 11 per cent this year
SEOUL, Sep 4, 2020, Yonhap. South Koran exports of ice cream swelled more than 11…
Russian energy company Rosneft denies supplying oil products to N. Korea
MOSCOW, Sep 4, 2020, Yonhap. Rosneft, a Russian energy company, has denied supplying oil products…
Most LDP chapters to hold primaries to pick Japan PM Abe’s successor
TOKYO, Sep 4, 2020, Kyodo. A large majority of local Liberal Democratic Party chapters plan…
New Zealand to retain coronavirus restrictions until mid-September
WELLINGTON, Sep 4, 2020, Reuters. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Friday retained the…
APEC summit to be held online Dec 4
SINGAPORE, Sep 4, 2020, Kyodo. The annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum will…