[Analytics] The UK’s uncertain post-Brexit economic relations with Asia
Brexit has happened. But the United Kingdom still faces two major choices over the coming…
Putin announces plans to equip Russian military with advanced hardware
MOSCOW, Feb 24, 2020, TASS. The Russian army and navy will be equipped with cutting-edge…
Indonesia market ripe for alternative-lending firms, one player says
SINGAPORE, Feb 24, 2020, The Business Times. Myanmar, Cambodia and the Philippines pose the highest…
[Analytics] Make way for South Korea’s underwater drones
President Moon Jae-in of South Korea is pursuing an ambitious program known as “Defense Reform…
Japan reports 3rd cruise ship death, 57 more infected
TOKYO, Feb 24, 2020, AP. A cruise ship passenger who had been hospitalized after testing…
Air Force One with Donald Trump touches down in India
AHMEDABAD, Feb 24, 2020, India Today. Air Force One with Donald Trump and the US…
Tourism market hoped to recover in summer in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, Feb 24, 2020, VNA. The tourism market is expected to recover…
Thai exports show surprise rise
BANGKOK, Feb 24, 2020, Reuters. Customs-cleared exports in January unexpectedly rose for the first time…
Malaysia’s PM Mahathir Mohamad set to replace coalition allies with ex-foes
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24, 2020, The Straits Times. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad looks set to…
France has seen a 30 to 40 per cent fall in tourists following the coronavirus outbreak: Finance minister
PARIS, Feb 24, 2020, CNBC. France’s tourism sector has taken a beating following the coronavirus…
[Analytics] India firm races to create Covid-19 vaccine
It is a race against time to beat a virus that the World Health Organization…
Japan to begin aircraft industry cooperation with Malaysia
TOKYO, Feb 23, 2020, Kyodo. Japan will set up a framework for working with Malaysia…