[Analytics] Indonesia’s democracy under challenge
At a time when electoral democracy has retreated in the region, Indonesia successfully held one…
Censure motion filed targeting Thai PM Prayut, 5 other ministers
BANGKOK, Jan 31, 2020, Bangkok Post. The opposition has submitted a censure debate motion to…
Myanmar President lauds sound relations with Vietnam
HANOI, Jan 31, 2020, VNA. Myanmar President U Win Myin highlighted his country’s fruitful relations…
Brexit is happening tonight: Here’s how we got here, and what comes next
LONDON, Jan 31, 2020, CNBC. The U.K. will leave the EU on Friday evening after…
Twitter launches #coronavirus search prompt to prioritise official info on outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31, 2020, Malay Mail. Social media giant Twitter has joined public health…
China envoy says East Malaysia travel ban regrettable, hopes for reversal
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 31, 2020, Malay Mail. China’s ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian said he was…
[Analytics] China coronavirus could hit Beijing’s ability to meet US trade war deal import demands
Coronavirus originating in Wuhan has sent agriculture commodity prices tumbling and led to extended shutdown…
China’s death toll rises to 213, total confirmed cases hit 9,692
BEIJING, Jan 31, 2020, Bloomberg, Reuters. The number of people in China killed by the…
[Analytics] India’s Northeast is the gateway to greater Indo-Pacific engagement
India’s Northeastern states — a strategic plank situated between Delhi and Southeast Asia over the…
Coronavirus declared global health emergency
GENEVA, Jan 30, 2020, BBC. Coronavirus has been declared a global emergency by the World…
‘PM says govt ready to discuss all issues’: India’s Minister after all-party meeting
NEW DELHI, Jan 30, 2020, Hindustan Times. Ahead of the commencement of the Budget session…
Australian man in Wuhan says many Aussies will stay rather than go to Christmas Island
WUHAN, Jan 30, 2020, The Guardian. An Australian man currently under lockdown in Wuhan says…