Infections in China’s capital Beijing ‘likely’ to increase
BEIJING, Jun 18, 2020, China Daily. Beijing has stepped up overall measures－including canceling flights, suspending…
Ex-Atlanta Police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder
ATLANTA, Jun 18, 2020, CNN. The now-fired Atlanta Police officer who faces a felony murder…
[Analytics] Covid-19 tightens Duterte’s iron grip
On top of its health impact, COVID-19 has thrown the Philippines further into economic and…
Swab tests now mandatory for inbound foreign workers in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jun 18, 2020, Borneo Bulletin. Foreign workers in the oil and gas…
Malaysia’s Pakatan political coalition to reconvene later this week over leadership issue
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 18, 2020, Malay Mail. Pakatan Harapan (PH) will set another deadline this…
Vietnam warned of troublemaking transshipment from China, S. Korea to US
HANOI, Jun 18, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Vietnam should take stronger measures related to origin…
Cambodia predicted to export 800,000 tonnes of rice in 2020
PHNOM PENH, Jun 18, 2020, Xinhua. Cambodia’s rice exports are expected to reach 800,000 tonnes…
[Analytics] Nepal awaits developments as India-China clash threatens regional security
A violent clash on Monday between Indian and Chinese armies in the disputed Galwan Valley…
Dhaka’s Bashundhara area goes into lockdown from midnight June 18
DHAKA, Jun 18, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. Dhaka’s Bashundhara Residential Area (R/A) will go under complete…
Hong Kong expert calls for strict Beijing entry requirements
HONG KONG, Jun 18, 2020, RTHK. Hong Kong University microbiologist Ho Pak-leung has urged the…
Cambodians with foreign passports exempted from $3,000 coronavirus deposit
PHNOM PENH, Jun 18, 2020, The Khmer Times. The government said today that it will…
Philippine senators urge govt don’t tax online sellers
MANILA, Jun 18, 2020, The Manila Times. Two senators appealed to the government to give…