[Analytics] Critics are accusing the Philippines govt of using the lockdown to crack down on dissent
Questioning the world’s toughest coronavirus restrictions can be a risky business in the Philippines. Ben…
Gulf of Mexico must be declared high risk for piracy: Maritime experts
MEXICO CITY, Aug 3, 2020, Mexico News Daily. Campeche Sound in the southern part of…
Under omnibus bill, Indonesia’s govt to pick winners in mining sector
JAKARTA, Aug 3, 2020, The Jakarta Post. Mining players are optimistic the central government’s take…
[Analytics] No end to Malaysia’s political games after Najib’s courtroom downfall
The rule of law isn’t so much about the absence of abuse of power —…
Bangladesh alignment with China could impact neighbourhood policies
NEW DELHI, Aug 3, 2020, NDT. China’s credibility is exposed after the Hambantota and Gwadar…
Russia to make several million doses of Covid-19 vaccines per month by 2021: Minister
MOSCOW, Aug 3, 2020, TASS. Russia will manufacture several million doses of coronavirus vaccines per…
Vietnam’s Buon Ma Thuot City under lockdown after two new Covid-19 cases confirmed
DAK LAK, Aug 3, 2020, VNS. Areas in the Buôn Ma Thuột City in the…
Pakistan news channel Dawn hacked, screen shows Indian tricolour
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3, 2020, The Indian Express. Leading Pakistani news channel Dawn TV said it…
Duterte puts Metro Manila, nearby provinces under modified quarantine
MANILA, Aug 3, 2020, PhilStar. President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the imposition of Modified Enhanced…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has talked to Donald Trump about buying TikTok
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 3, 2020, GadgetsNow. Microsoft confirmed it is in talks with Chinese company…
Malaysia’s govt still finalising ECRL alignment: Transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3, 2020, Malay Mail. The government is in the midst of finalising…
Creditors warn of Asiana Airlines deal collapse
SEOUL, Aug 3, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea’s state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) on Monday warned…