It’s time to stop underestimating Bernie Sanders, Democratic frontrunner
WASHINGTON D.C., Feb 23, 2020, SMH. Just a few months ago it seemed unlikely verging…
Rohingya fear new Trump US ban
CHICAGO, Feb 23, 2020, AFP. A refugee from Myanmar’s tyrannised Rohingya minority, Lila Mubarak embodies…
NASA chooses Canadian scientist for a critical role in the 2020 Mars rover mission
OTTAWA, Feb 23, 2020, National Post. The NASA Mars 2020 Rover is scheduled to launch…
Mekong nations, China push for more trade, investment, connectivity
VIENTIANE, Feb 23, 2020, Vientiane Times. The six Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) countries agreed on the…
PM Sheikh Hasina critical of speaking Bangla in English accent
DHAKA, Feb 23, 2020, The Bangladesh Today. Putting emphasis on practicing Bangla language properly, Prime…
[Analytics] China’s Belt and Road detours downstream in Myanmar
Ethnic wars, security concerns and official foot-dragging have all conspired to stall China’s Belt and…
‘America First’ vs ‘Make in India’ as Modi hosts Trump
NEW DELHI, Feb 23, 2020, AFP. Trade ties between the United States and India have…
First novel coronavirus vaccines begin animal testing
BEIJING, Feb 23, 2020, China Daily. The first batch of vaccines against the novel coronavirus…
Speculation, sightings and meetings spark talk of new Malaysia’s govt in Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23, 2020, Malay Mail. Talk is rife today that arrangements are being…
Cambodia’s govt steps up to reach 2025 mine-free goal
PHNOM PENH, Feb 23, 2020, The Phnom Penh Post. Prime Minister Hun Sen has allowed…
Vinamilk signs $20M Dubai export contract
HANOI, Feb 23, 2020, VN Express. Vinamilk has signed a $20 million deal with a…
[Analytics] Same goal, different playbook: Why Russia would support Trump and Sanders
At first glance, it may seem contradictory that the nation’s intelligence agencies were telling Congress…