Indonesia’s ministry prepares road map for 35 per cent import substitution
JAKARTA, Jul 30, 2020, ANTARA. The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is preparing a road map…
China’s film industry shows early sign of recovery
BEIJING, Jul 30, 2020, China Daily. With more than half of the country’s cinemas reopening…
Johor Baru-Singapore rail to be completed by end of 2026: Transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 30, 2020, Malay Mail. The Rapid Transit System (RTS) project connecting Johor…
Four Hong Kong activists arrested under new security law
HONG KONG, Jul 30, 2020, RTHK. Four young students accused of organising and inciting secessionist…
Delhi govt cuts taxes, diesel price slashed
NEW DELHI, Jul 30, 2020, HT. The Delhi government has decided to reduce the Value…
Japan to lift virus ban on re-entry of some foreign residents from Aug 5
TOKYO, Jul 30, 2020, AFP. Japan will from next week lift a ban on the…
Philippine president declares holiday on Eid al-Adha
JAKARTA, Jul 30, 2020, AA. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday declared July 31 a…
Huawei tops Samsung as the world’s biggest smartphone seller
BEIJING, Jul 30, 2020, AFP, Reuters. For the first time ever, China’s electronics giant Huawei…
[Analytics] Bangladesh’s ‘no foe’ diplomacy grows ties with Pakistan
Recent contacts between Pakistani and Bangladeshi leaders have provided a rare glimpse of a possible,…
Singapore, Malaysia hold ceremony to resume work on rail link
SINGAPORE, Jul 30, 2020, The Straits Times. Singapore and Malaysia held a ceremony on Thursday…
Thai police nationwide to be trained to handle human trafficking, as cases rise
BANGKOK, Jul 30, 2020, Reuters. Thailand’s top anti-trafficking police officer has vowed to boost training…
India’s Maharashtra state govt extends lockdown till August 31
MUMBAI, Jul 29, 2020, India Today. Maharashtra government has extended lockdown till August 31 to…