[Analytics] India is struggling to keep its financial promises to South Asia
In 2010, India promised to finance US$7.36 billion in development projects in Bangladesh through lines…
PM Ismail unveils Malaysia’s biggest five-year development plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 27, 2021, ST. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday (Sept 27)…
Japan opposes Russia’s plan for tariff-free zone on disputed isles
NEW YORK, Sep 24, 2021, Kyodo. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Thursday he told…
[Analytics] LDP dominance still cripples Japanese democracy
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has long dominated Japanese politics, losing power on only two…
China officially applies to join mega regional trade pact
BEIJING, Sep 17, 2021, Bloomberg/Reuters. Beijing has applied to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact once…
Bangladesh inks trade and investment framework with Australia
DHAKA, Sep 16, 2021, Xinhua. Bangladeshi Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and his counterpart Australian Minister…
[Analytics] Why Australia bet the house on lasting American power in Asia
Less than three years ago, Australia’s leader said his country need not choose between the…
Both North and South Korea fire ballistic missiles
SEOUL, Sep 15, 2021, CNN. Both North and South Korea tested ballistic missiles on Wednesday,…
Malaysia’s govt to discuss waiving interest on deferred loan repayment: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14, 2021, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told…
Deadly rape of Indian woman has ‘shaken the nation once again’
NEW DELHI, Sep 14, 2021, CNN. An Indian woman allegedly assaulted and raped in Mumbai…
Japan, US, S. Korea discuss N. Korea day after missile launch
TOKYO, Sep 14, 2021, AP. Senior diplomats from Japan, the United States and South Korea…
Indebted developer China Evergrande says property sales continue to drop
SHENZHEN, Sep 14, 2021, CNBC. Embattled developer China Evergrande on Tuesday said its property sales…