India’s coronavirus infections surpass China, but contagion slowing
NEW DELHI, May 16, 2020, Reuters. India’s total novel coronavirus cases rose to 85,940 on…
Thai private sector hails move to reopen malls
BANGKOK, May 16, 2020, Bangkok Post. Retailers and the private sector have hailed the government’s…
Some construction activities, including renovations, to resume from June 2 in ‘controlled manner’ in Singapore
SINGAPORE, May 16, 2020, Today. Some construction activities will resume after the circuit breaker ends…
[Analytics] Pitfalls of competitive connectivity in Asia
Geopolitical competition between the United States and China is most tangible in Asia. In 2011,…
Pentagon confirms development of hypersonic weapons after US president talks up that ‘super duper missiles’ are 17 times faster than current
WASHINGTON D.C., May 16, 2020, Fox News. A Defense Department spokesman on Friday confirmed that…
Online turtle egg sellers can face legal action in Malaysia: Officials
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16, 2020, Bernama. Any form of sale of endangered marine animals such…
Indonesia Covid-19 death toll may be three times higher than official said: Crowd-sourced KawalCovid-19 tracker
JAKARTA, May 16, 2020, NST. More may have died, nearly three times the actual figure,…
Russia to present its Venus exploration program in 2020
MOSCOW, May 16, 2020, TASS. A new program for exploration of Venus, including sending at…
India’s states look to ease curbs, restart interstate travel in lockdown’s next phase from May 18
NEW DELHI, May 16, 2020, Hindustan Times. Several states on Friday submitted their proposals for…
Philippine Cebu City, Mandaue City now under modified enhanced community quarantine till May 31
MANILA, May 16, 2020, Rappler. The government’s coronavirus task force has placed Cebu City and…
US House passes $3 trillion coronavirus aid bill opposed by Trump
WASHINGTON D.C., May 16, 2020, Reuters. The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday narrowly approved…
Malaysia signs record 100,000 tonnes of rice deal with India
MUMBAI, May 15, 2020, Reuters. Malaysia has agreed to import a record 100,000 tonnes of…