Singapore’s vision to attract tech listings met with skepticism
SINGAPORE, Jul 23, 2020, Bloomberg. With its new pact with Nasdaq Inc., Singapore Exchange Ltd….
Sabah government set to fall to Malaysia PM Muhyiddin’s coalition
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 23, 2020, ST. Malaysia’s Sabah state is on the verge of changing…
[Analytics] China’s first mission to Mars
If successful, the Tianwen-1 is expected to explore Mars for over three months. Nine years…
Covid-19 crisis ‘will probably unfortunately get worse before it gets better’: Trump
WASHINGTON D.C., Jul 22, 2020, CNN. President Donald Trump warned the coronavirus pandemic is likely…
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa denies tax evasion charges
MANILA, Jul 22, 2020, Al Jazeera. Maria Ressa, a journalist who runs a Philippine news…
[Analytics] Russia aiming to be first to find Covid-19 vaccine
Russia could be only a few weeks away from starting mass production of a vaccine…
Thailand to extend emergency decree until end of August: Official
BANGKOK, Jul 22, 2020, Reuters. Thailand will extend a state of emergency until the end…
[Analytics] Indonesian investment in northern Australian agriculture
Indonesia is Australia’s oldest trading partner, with Aboriginal people from northern Australia having traded goods…
Prices of onion, garlic in Malaysia rose by over 30 per cent in June compared to last year
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 22, 2020, Malay Mail. The average prices of onion and garlic in…
Indonesia’s president Jokowi wants Covid-19 vaccine available within three months: Research team
JAKARTA, Jul 22, 2020, The Jakarta Post. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has urged Padjajaran University’s…
Trade winds blowing favorably for China
BEIJING, Jul 22, 2020, China Daily. Global capital, talent, services and manufacturing businesses will continue…
India gold prices hit all-time high, dampens retail demand
NEW DELHI, Jul 22, 2020, Business Line. Gold prices in India hit a record high…