[Analytics] Vietnam’s growing demand for energy
With a rapidly growing economy, Vietnam is facing an increase in energy demand which is…
Indonesian K-pop fans fume over tariff on e-commerce imports
JAKARTA, Dec 28, 2019, The Jakarta Post. Local K-pop fans have expressed their disappointment on…
China to invest 1.8 trillion yuan in highways and waterways and 800 billion yuan in railways in 2020
BEIJING, Dec 27, 2019, China Daily. China is expected to invest about 800 billion yuan…
Japan hopes MRT Jakarta can curb traffic congestion issues
JAKARTA, Dec 27, 2019, ANTARA. Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Kazuyoshi Akaba,…
China launches Long March 5 rocket as space programme looks to get back on track
BEIJING, Dec 27, 2019, SCMP. China launched its heavy-lift Long March 5 rocket on Friday…
Malaysia’s 3rd automotive policy to focus on next-gen vehicles: Analyst
SINGAPORE, Dec 27, 2019, The Business Times. Malaysia’s third version of its National Automotive Policy…
S. Korea’s Constitutional Court rejects petition on 2015 Seoul-Tokyo sex slave deal
SEOUL, Dec 27, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday rejected a petition by…
Indonesia, Japan to extend cooperation on infrastructure development
JAKARTA, Dec 27, 2019, ANTARA. The Indonesian and Japanese governments concurred on extending a memorandum…
In Malaysia, hundreds of Muslims protest against China’s treatment of Uighurs
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27, 2019, Malay Mail. Hundreds of individuals from various Muslim groups have…
Russia sends three ships to joint drills with China and Iran
MOSCOW, Dec 27, 2019, TASS. Russia has sent one ship and two auxiliary vessels to…
Philippines bans two US senators, mulls new visa rules for Americans
MANILA, Dec 27, 2019, Reuters. The Philippines has banned two US lawmakers from visiting and…
[Analytics] In East China Sea, Beijing plays long game
Globally it is the South China Sea that garners headlines, as China extends its footprint…