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…
Vietnam inks $348M agreement with Japan to build six patrol boats
HANOI, Jul 29, 2020, Navy Recognition. Vietnam on July 28 2020, signed an agreement with…
Indonesia farms see boom in online sales of sacrificial animals for Eid
JAKARTA, Jul 29, 2020, Reuters. As Indonesian Muslims prepare to celebrate the Eid al-Adha festival,…
Philippine president Duterte to announce new community quarantine classifications on July 30
MANILA, Jul 29, 2020, PhilStar. President Rodrigo Duterte will announce new community quarantine classifications on…
Myanmar to lift ban on foreign travel for citizens with urgent business
YANGON, Jul 29, 2020, The Irrawaddy. The Myanmar government is planning to allow citizens with…
Vietnam may surpass Thailand in rice export
HANOI, Jul 29, 2020, VNA. Vietnam may surpass Thailand in rice export this year thanks…
[Analytics] Indonesia eyes Eurofighters to check China’s threat
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is taking a long look at second-hand Eurofighter Typhoons on offer…
Thousands protest against Myanmar army
YANGON, JUl 29, 2020, AFP. Several thousand protesters marched in southeast Myanmar on Tuesday to…