Indonesia to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2022
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 17, 2020, ANTARA. Indonesia has overtly echoed its readiness to co-chair…
China’s GDP grows 6.1 percent in 2019, lowest rate in 27 years
BEIJING, Jan 17, 2020, China Daily. China’s year-on-year GDP growth reached 6.1 percent in 2019,…
[Analytics] Western-aligned opposition forces in Cambodia exaggerate anti-China sentiment
While some Cambodians feel antipathy toward illegal behaviors of some Chinese, there is no widespread…
ASEAN senior officials meet in Vietnam, Rohingya refugee high on agenda
KHANH HOA, Jan 17, 2020, VNA. Senior officials of ASEAN countries met in the first…
China announces 2nd death from new coronavirus
BEIJING, Jan 17, 2020, Kyodo. Local authorities in central China’s city of Wuhan said Thursday…
[Analytics] Is Singapore ready for malign foreign influence?
Singaporean politicians and commentators repeatedly emphasise the dangers of malign foreign interference. Attention has moved…
Korean telcos join forces to offer 5G services on subways
SEOUL, Jan 17, 2020, Yonhap. South Korea’s top three telecommunication firms said Friday they have…
Existing cracks near Taal Volcano widen as it continues to emit steam
MANILA, Jan 17, 2020, PhilStar. Existing fissures in areas near Taal Volcano widened by a…
Rain hits Australian fires, but blazes still rage
SYDNEY, Jan 17, 2020, AFP. Heavy rain fell on bushfires in eastern Australia Friday for…
Deputy health minister says no need for panic over influenza in Malaysia
IPOH, Jan 17, 2020, Malay Mail. Influenza infections are rarely fatal and Malaysians need not…
China’s President Xi arrives in Nay Pyi Taw for state visit to Myanmar
NAY PYI TAW, Jan 17, 2020, China Daily. President Xi Jinping arrived in Nay Pyi…
India slams China-Pakistan bid to raise J&K at UN
NEW DELHI, Jan 17, 2020, The Asian Age. Following Beijing’s raising of the Kashmir issue…