Super typhoon Chanthu threatens Philippines, Taiwan
TAIPEI, Sep 10, 2021, AFP. A super typhoon that rapidly formed in just 48 hours…
Malaysia ex-premier Najib set for economic adviser role
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 10, 2021, ST. Scandal-hit former premier Najib Razak has been offered a…
BRICS leaders tell Kabul not to shelter terrorists
NEW DELHI, Sep 10, 2021, Asian Age. At the 13th Brics (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) Summit on…
North Korea parades military hardware to celebrate founding
SEOUL, Sep 9, 2021, AP. North Korea paraded goose-stepping soldiers and military hardware in its…
[Analytics] Singapore startup plays up esports potential in Southeast Asia
More than just child’s play, esports has the potential to become a lucrative in Southeast…
India raises wheat purchase price by 2 per cent, farmers disappointed
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Sep 8, 2021, Reuters. Indian farmers, who have been protesting for months against…
[Analytics] New chapter in Macao’s development under ‘One Country, Two Systems’
On September 5, 2021, China’s central government released the Master Plan of the Development of…
Japan to extend virus emergency until end of month
TOKYO, Sep 9, 2021, AP. Japan is to further extend a state of emergency in…
[Analytics] The digital renminbi and the rise of central bank digital currencies
A few years ago, governments were not prepared to accept any potential systemic disruption that…
Pakistan defense delegation made unannounced visit to Myanmar capital
YANGON, Sep 8, 2021, The Irrawaddy. A high-level delegation from the Pakistani Defense Ministry visited…
Indonesian prison fire kills 41
JAKARTA, Sep 8, 2021, AFP. A fire tore through an Indonesian prison on Java island…
India, Russia consultations on Afghanistan today in Delhi
NEW DELHI, Sep 8, 2021, DNA. India, Russia will hold consultations on Afghanistan in Delhi…