New multi-racial party to cater to the young and other idealistic voters in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8, 2021, Malay Mail. While existing political parties struggle trying to figure…
Singapore eyes quarantine-free travel with US before year-end
SINGAPORE, Oct 8, 2021, Reuters. Singapore is working on allowing quarantine-free entry to travelers from…
[Analytics] Do the US and China have a ‘Taiwan agreement’?
Do the United States and China have an agreement on Taiwan’s political status? The question…
Tiger Global in talks to lead over $100M investment in India’s Slice
NEW DELHI, Oct 8, 2021, Tech Crunch. A number of high-profile investors are chasing to…
Japan wholesale inflation likely hit 13-year high in Sept
TOKYO, Oct 8, 2021, Reuters. Japan’s wholesale prices likely hit a 13-year high in September,…
AUKUS pact to deepen Australia, US collaboration on space technology
CANBERRA, Oct 7, 2021, The Guardian. The Aukus agreement will boost collaboration between the United…
Former Australia PM Abbott says in Taiwan to help end its isolation
TAIPEI, Oct 7, 2021, Reuters. Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott said on Thursday he…
Eneos to buy Japan Renewable Energy for $1.8B: Nikkei
TOKYO, Oct 7, 2021, Reuters. Japanese oil company Eneos Holdings Inc (5020.T) plans to buy…
New Japan finance minister Suzuki warns against any rapid yen moves
TOKYO, Oct 7, 2021, Reuters. Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Thursday warned against rapid…
[Analytics] Nuclear submarines will not deter China from conflict with Taiwan
For an emerging superpower prone to petulant outbursts and coercive retaliation, China’s initial response to…
Chinese company confident fish farm in Tahiti will go ahead
TAHITI, Oct 6, 2021, RNZ. The Chinese company Tahiti Nui Ocean Foods is adamant work…
[Analytics] PM Modi’s bold leadership style
On September 17, the Bharatiya Janata Party launched the 20-day “Sewa aur Samarpan Abhiyan” to…