[Analytics] Vladimir Putin, Syria’s pacifier-in-chief
The negotiations in Sochi were long – over six hours – tense and tough. Two…
Indonesia forms new agency to co-ordinate overseas aid
JAKARTA, Oct 24, 2019, RNZ. Indonesia’s government has launched a new overseas aid agency to…
Putin considers it possible to double Russia-Africa trade in 4-5 years
SOCHI, Oct 23, 2019, TASS. Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the possibility of doubling the…
[Analytics] As Australia frets about Chinese influence, local officials tout Belt and Road Initiative
When Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews announced the agenda for his sixth visit to China this…
EVs, short-range cars take spotlight at Tokyo Motor Show
TOKYO, Oct 23, 2019, Kyoto. Electric vehicles and cars designed for short trips are in…
Pro-China comic book banned by Malaysia’s Home Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23, 2019, Malay Mail. The Home Ministry has officially banned the Belt…
Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen fires back at critics over recent Europe trip
PHNOM PENH, Oct 23, 2019, The Khmer Times. Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday lashed out…
[Analytics] Even PM isn’t a pilot to them: Russian innovations through the self-driving
Annual key event of the ‘Open Innovations’ International Forum is a plenary meeting with Russian…
Malaysia targets 30 per cent increase in grain corn production
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23, 2019, Bernama. The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry is targeting a…
[Analytics] Nepal will seek to reiterate commitment to non-alignment in Baku
When Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addresses the 18th Summit of the Heads of State…
Taiwan now wants Chan Tong-kai back for trial
TAIPEI, Oct 23, 2019, The Standard. Taiwan appeared to backtrack somewhat this afternoon over the…
Businesspeople in Tokyo want PM to offer clues
TOKYO, Oct 23, 2019, The Korea Times. South Korean businesspeople in Tokyo’s Korea Town remained…