Vaccine needed before recovery road map: Philippine president Duterte
MANILA, Aug 1, 2020, Inquirer. President Rodrigo Duterte said he needed a vaccine against the…
Cambodian cross-border drug trafficker gets death sentence
TAY NINH, Aug 1, 2020, VNA. The People’s Court of the southern province of Tay…
[Analytics] China’s Space Silk Road reaches Mars and beyond
Most geopolitical analysis is pretty down to Earth. But don’t forget to look up: China’s…
China uses Hong Kong security law against US and UK-based activists
HONG KONG, Aug 1, 2020, The Guardian. Hong Kong police have issued arrest warrants for…
Mexico’s coronavirus death toll becomes third highest worldwide
MEXICO CITY, Aug 1, 2020, Reuters. Mexico’s confirmed coronavirus deaths rose to 46,688 on Friday,…
India’s army won’t take eyes off Ladakh
NEW DELHI, Aug 1, 2020, HT. With Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) dragging its feet…
Russia’s elections will now run for several days
MOSCOW, Aug 1, 2020, TASS. President Vladimir Putin signed a bill that amends Russian electoral…
Special groups of foreigners can now enter in Thailand
BANGKOK, Aug 1, 2020, Bangkok Post. Business operators can proceed to bring in their foreign…
S. Korea’s export slump eases due to reopenings, chips on recovery track
SEOUL, Aug 1, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea’s exports extended their slump to a fifth consecutive…
Malaysia implements mandatory mask-wearing in crowded places from Aug 1
PETALING JAYA, Aug 1, 2020, The Star. From Saturday (Aug 1), Malaysians will be joining…
Trump says he will ban short video hit TikTok amid pressure on Chinese owner to sell
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 1, 2020, Reuters. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would sign…
Russian president Putin assigns work on amendments not included in the Constitution
MOSCOW, Jul 31, 2020, TASS. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian Government to…