Nikkei ends at 29-year high in final trading of 2019
TOKYO, Dec 31, 2019, Kyodo. The benchmark Nikkei stock index on Monday saw its highest…
[Analytics] Asia connects to Russian energy
“Russia has the opportunity to create Canada out of Siberia.” The process of turning northern…
Chinese research ships to get permits only when exploring undisputed seas in the Philippines
MANILA, Dec 30, 2019, PhilStar. China has expressed its willingness to abide by international law…
Singtel and Grab jointly apply for digital full bank licence
SINGAPORE, Dec 30, 2019, The Nation. Singtel and Grab are making a bid for a…
Royal Group announces $285M investment world-class resort project in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Dec 30, 2019, The Khmer Times. The Royal Group, one of the largest…
Kim Jong-un stresses ‘aggressive measures’ for security
SEOUL, Dec 30, 2019, The Korea Herald. North Korean media reported Monday that Kim called…
Delhi fog disrupts airport ops: 530 flights delayed, 20 diverted, 4 cancelled
NEW DELHI, Dec 30, 2019, India Today. Heavy fog disrupted flight operations at the Delhi…
New Zealand-Singapore upgraded economic agreement ratified
SINGAPORE, Dec 30, 2019, The Straits Times. The upgraded Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore…
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says talks with Beijing could resume
TAIPEI, Dec 30, 2019, SCMP. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has warned the island’s voters democracy…
UN expects Vietnam to be active non-permanent member of Security Council
NEW YORK, Dec 30, 2019, VNA. Vietnam will be an active non-permanent member of the…
Indonesia still struggles to reduce trade deficit
JAKARTA, Dec 30, 2019, The Jakarta Post. The government has taken a number of steps,…
MH17 trial hopes to bring closure to victims’ families, says Ukraine’s ambassador to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30, 2019, Bernama. The court proceedings examining criminal responsibility in the downing…