Indonesia’s viscose rayon producer gets boost from Singapure-based RGE Group investment in R&D
JAKARTA, Dec 5, 2019, Jakarta Globe. Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), the first fully integrated viscose…
[Analytics] US, China rivalry puts Vietnam in a no-win bind
When a Chinese survey ship departed energy-rich waters claimed by Vietnam, many saw the two…
Delhi’s air quality continues to deteriorate, AQI crosses 300 as temperature drops
NEW DELHI, Dec 5, 2019, India Today. Delhi’s air quality remains “very poor” for the…
Smooth power transition proves Malaysia’s democratic system works: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5, 2019, Malay Mail. The peaceful and smooth transition of power has…
Indonesia’s Gojek makes inroads into online movie-streaming industry
SINGAPORE, Dec 5, 2019, ANTARA. Jakarta-based multi-service platform Gojek launched a new online movie-streaming application…
[Analytics] New Silk Roads in action at China-Kazakh border
We are cruising on a pristine, 380 km-long four-lane superhighway from Almaty to Khorgos –…
Peru’s oil production breaks five-year record in Nov 2019
LIMA, Dec 5, 2019, ANDINA. Peruvian Hydrocarbons Society (SPH) has reported that Peru’s oil production…
Bushfire emergencies unfolding on Sydney’s outskirts amid severe fire danger
SYDNEY, Dec 5, 2019, The Sydney Morning Herald. Firefighters are battling two bushfire emergencies unfolding…
[Analytics] ASEAN’s response to Industry 4.0
As the world moves into the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0,…
State-owned company building China’s largest research ship
SHANGHAI, Dec 5, 2019, China Daily. China State Shipbuilding Corp is constructing the nation’s largest…
S. Korea, Japan to hold talks over monthslong trade row
SEOUL, Dec 5, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea said Thursday it will hold talks with Japan…
Refugee resettlement deal between New Zealand and Australia is still on the table: PM Ardern
AUCKLAND, Dec 5, 2019, NZ Herald. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says a refugee resettlement deal…