Chinese defector provides intelligence trove to Australia
SYDNEY, Nov 23, 2019, AFP. A Chinese defector involved in spying operations in Hong Kong,…
Pope Francis to begin 4-day Japan trip, set to visit A-bombed cities
TOKYO, Nov 23, 2019, Kyodo. Pope Francis will begin a four-day trip to Japan on…
Bolivian coup government seeks to prosecute ex-President Morales for terrorism over alleged call to block roads in protest
SUCRE, Nov 23, 2019, RT. Bolivia’s new government is prosecuting former President Evo Morales on…
Govt warns dry season in Cambodia, extreme weather coming
PHNOM PENH, Nov 23, 2019, The Khmer Times. The government has instructed relevant ministries and…
China envoy warns of ‘very bad damage’ if Canada follows US lead on Hong Kong
OTTAWA, Nov 23, 2019, Reuters. China’s new ambassador to Canada on Friday warned Ottawa not…
India’s govt plans to merge Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli union territories
NEW DELHI, Nov 23, 2019, PTI. Two Union Territories – Daman and Diu, and Dadra…
[Analytics] As the US and South Korea play hardball on defence, will China emerge the winner?
Tensions in the US-Korea relationship have flared over rumours of a troop drawdown and mixed…
Tuvalu’s artificial islands won’t be made in China
FUNAFUTI, Nov 23, 2019, RNZ. Tuvalu has reportedly rejected offers from Chinese firms to build…
Huawei’s foldable 5G phone going for up to $17,000
BEIJING, Nov 22, 2019, Asia Times. Huawei’s sleek flagship handset sporting an eight-inch OLED display…
LRT Jakarta to start commercial operations in December
JAKARTA, Nov 22, 2019, The Jakarta Post. After a five-month trial run, the first phase…
Bhutan to participate in the 13th South Asian Games
THIMPHU, Nov 22, 2019, Kuensel. Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) will dispatch a large contingent of…
[Analytics] Can’t let ‘hat strings’ tactic divide Seoul, Tokyo
A landmark agreement allowing the Japanese and South Korean militaries to share intelligence that had…