China risks losing Taiwan ‘forever’ due to its actions in Hong Kong: Strategist
TAIPEI, Aug 17, 2020, CNBC. China may never “reunify” with Taiwan now that the central…
[Analytics] A reflection on Nepal’s path to a republic
In its first sitting in May 2008, the elected Constituent Assembly (CA) of Nepal formally…
Thailand ranked world’s safest tourist destination amid Covid-19
BANGKOK, Aug 17, 2020, The Nation. Thailand was ranked the safest destination in the world…
New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Arden postpones the general election to October 17
WELLINGTON, Aug 17, 2020, Merco Press. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday postponed…
Aussies reimbursed $545M after robodebt bungle – with more to come
CANBERRA, Aug 17, 2020, AAP. Australians who paid the government money through the controversial robodebt…
[Analytics] The rise of ASEAN manufacturing
As the markets navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be tempting to take our eyes…
Kamala Harris as vice presidential candidate not likely to change Indo-US relations
NEW DELHI, Aug 17, 2020, VOSA. The first American of Indian origin to be featured…
Thai economy shrinks more than Asian financial crisis
BANGKOK, Aug 17, 2020, The Malaysian Insight. Thailand’s economy suffered its worst contraction since the…
Tikhanovskaya vows ready to become national leader in Belarus
MINSK, Aug 17, 2020, TASS. Former Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya stated that she was…
Australia’s New South Wales Premier apologises for Ruby Princess Covid-19 fiasco
SYDNEY, Aug 17, 2020, 9News. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has offered an unreserved…
Nepal, India hold high-level virtual talks amidst ongoing border row
KATHMANDU, Aug 17, 2020, Business Standard. Senior diplomats of India and Nepal on Monday held…
Indian railways give freedom to private train operators to choose halt stations
CHENNAI, Aug 17, 2020, NT. Private operators who will be handed over 150 trains to…