Asia-Pacific stocks slip as investors watch omicron Covid variant
SINGAPORE, Nov 29, 2021, CNBC. Shares in Asia-Pacific largely fell in Monday trade as investors…
[Analytics] Farmers have become martyrs in India
After a year of protests, the Indian farmers’ protest has finally triumphed. On November 19,…
Laos hopes for economic boost from Chinese-built railway
VIENTIANE, Nov 28, 2021, AFP. A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos…
Japan PM vows to step up defense amid China, NK threats
TOKYO, Nov 27, 2021, AP. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at his first troop review…
Japan, Hong Kong drop more than 2 per cent each as Asia-Pacific markets slip amid renewed Covid fears
SINGAPORE, Nov 26, 2021, CNBC. Shares in Asia-Pacific dropped on Friday, with stocks in Hong…
Bangladesh begins moving Rohingya to remote island amid criticism
DHAKA, Nov 25, 2021, Al Jazeera. Bangladesh has resumed moving Rohingya refugees to a remote…
Japan’s Kishida meets Vietnam PM in 1st hosting of foreign leader
TOKYO, Nov 24, 2021, Kyodo News. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began talks with his…
[Analytics] As China threat rises, can Aukus alliance recover from rancorous birth?
It was initially seen as an audacious enlistment by Joe Biden of Australia into the…
At least 35 dead after heavy rain batters south India
NEW DELHI, Nov 23, 2021, CNN. At least 35 people have been killed and dozens…
Singapore, India reach agreement on flights
SINGAPORE, Nov 22, 2021, The Tribune. Singapore has reached an agreement with India’s Ministry of…
Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders China does not seek ‘hegemony’
BEIJING, Nov 22, 2021, Reuters. Chinese President Xi Jinping told leaders of the 10-country Association…
China downgrades its diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan issue
BEIJING, Nov 21, 2021, Reuters. China downgraded its diplomatic ties with Lithuania on Sunday, expressing…