[Analytics] Neocolonialism and geopolitical rivalry in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s historical narrative has been defined by geopolitical rivalry, external aggression and internal resistance…
Debit card spend could overtake credit cards in Indonesia in 2019
JAKARTA, Jan 29, 2020, The Business Times. The value of Indonesian card transactions is expected…
Weak earthquakes continue to jolt Taal
MANILA, Jan 29, 2020, PhilStar. Despite the easing situation that led to the lowering of…
US House approves Tibet bill in latest human rights challenge to Beijing
WASHINGTON D.C., Jan 29, 2020, SCMP. The US House of Representatives on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly…
Coronavirus cases rise to 5,974 in Chinese mainland, death toll had reached 132
BEIJING, Jan 29, 2020, China Daily. The Chinese mainland had confirmed a total of 5,974…
[Analytics] ‘Lehman-type’ moment? Markets are too complacent over coronavirus risks
Chinese officials on Tuesday confirmed that the death toll from the virus, which originated in…
Countries prepare to evacuate citizens from Wuhan due to spread of coronavirus
MOSCOW, Jan 28, 2020, TASS. The US and Japan plan to begin evacuation of their…
What to expect from week two of Trump’s impeachment trial
WASHINGTON D.C., Jan 28, 2020, The Guardian. A second day of defense arguments in Donald…
Taal volcano eruption’s victims need sustainable resettlement in Philippines: Senator
MANILA, Jan 28, 2020, The Manila Times. Now that the alert level for Taal Volcano…
India’s January palm oil imports from Malaysia could hit 9-year low, says report
PETALING JAYA, Jan 28, 2020, FMT. India’s monthly palm oil imports from Malaysia are expected…
[Dialogue] ‘Each patient with novel coronavirus can infect two to three people on average’
Feng Zijian, deputy director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, answered questions…
Asian Development Bank to spend $2B on Pacific energy and transport projects
WELLINGTON, Jan 28, 2020, RNZ. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is investing more than $US2…