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…
Sizzling temperatures hit Australia as wildfires persist
PERTH, Dec 27, 2019, AP. A code red was issued in South Australia on Friday…
North Korea sends no Christmas “gift” to US in consideration of China
BEIJING, Dec 27, 2019, Kyodo. Christmas has passed without any “gift” from North Korea, despite…
High-speed railway to “cradle of Chinese revolution” opens in Nanchang
NANCHANG, Dec 27, 2019, Xinhua. A high-speed railway opened on Thursday threading Nanchang, capital of…
[Analytics] Moon’s populist politics and its effects
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said in a meeting at the Blue House that his…
Duterte to formally decline Trump’s invite to visit US: Palace
MANILA, Dec 27, 2019, PhilStar. The Malacañang on Friday said President Rodrigo Duterte will officially…
Singaporean Changi operator wins concession for Komodo Airport where APEC 2024 meeting planned
JAKARTA, Dec 27, 2019, Jakarta Globe. Changi Airport International, the operator of the world’s best…
Bangladeshi PM to open Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s 3rd terminal Saturday
DHAKA, Dec 27, 2019, The Bangladesh Today. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday will inaugurate…