[Analytics] How Myanmar’s junta used a coup to settle old scores
On February 1, the people of Myanmar woke up to their worst nightmare: the return…
As Ford takes the exit route from India, dealers urge govt to step in
NEW DELHI, Sep 12, 2021, Indian Express. Days after Ford announced its decision to stop…
Macao holds legislative election
MACAO, Sep 12, 2021, Xinhua. 128 candidates from 14 election teams are contesting 14 of…
China’s FM Wang visiting Cambodia to discuss virus, trade
PHNOM PEHN, Sep 12, 2021, AP. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Cambodia, where’s…
Japan, Vietnam sign defense transfer deal amid China worries
TOKYO, Sep 12, 2021, AP. Japan can now give defense equipment and technology to Vietnam…
[Analytics] Suga’s resignation opens up Japan’s leadership race
On 3 September 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga unexpectedly announced he would not run…
Micronesian leaders to set up permanent secretariat
NAURU, Sep 11, 2021, RNZ. The leaders from Nauru, the Federated States of Micronesia, the…
Pattaya hotels fear for their futures
BANGKOK, Sep 11, 2021, Bangkok Post. Hoteliers in Pattaya have warned that if they do…
[Analytics] Papua’s lost cultural crusader gets long-delayed recognition
Nobody knows precisely how it all ended, but we know what came after. On April…
Malaysia’s PM’s reform initiatives a good start to cross-party cooperation: Anwar Ibrahim
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 11, 2021, Malay Mail. Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today welcomed…
[Analytics] Digital banking is key to financial inclusion in Malaysia
Digital banking is expanding globally and the Asia Pacific has emerged as a hotspot for…
US reiterates calls on China to abide by 2016 arbitral ruling
MANILA, Sep 10, 2021, PhilStar. Washington’s top diplomat reiterated calls on Beijing to comply with…