Malaysia’s PM says will consider farmers’ bid for cash aid instead of loans
AMPANG, Oct 17, 2019, Malay Mail. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said his government will…
Chinese Megvii blacklisted in US to go ahead with US$1B IPO
HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2019, Bloomberg, The Standard. Chinese artificial intelligence startup Megvii Technology is…
[Analytics] Japan is aging faster than we think
Population projections from the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs confirm that Japan will…
US approves imports of fresh Taiwan guavas
TAIPEI, Oct 17, 2019, Taiwan News. As relations between the U.S. and Taiwan continue to…
Construction on first-ever private oil refinery in Mexico to begin next year
SOTO LA MARINA, Oct 17, 2019, Mexico News Daily. Construction on Mexico’s first-ever privately owned…
Bangladesh’s 5G roadmap: Connectivity by 2021, nationwide expansion by 2026
DHAKA, Oct 17, 2019, Dhaka Tribune. The government intends to commence fifth generation mobile network,…
[Analytics] Crafting a 2020 budget for Indonesia
The phrase ‘global growth slowdown’ is currently dominating international headlines. A rising wave of uncertainty…
250,000 Hanoi families get tap water again, safety announcement later
HANOI, Oct 17, 2019, VN Express. Apparently ignoring a provincial order, water supply to southwestern…
Indian army inducts precision-guided Excalibur artillery made in US
NEW DELHI, Oct 17, 2019, DNA. Indian Army acquired the American precision-guided Excalibur artillery and…
Japan govt mulls postponing Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement parade due to typhoon damage
TOKYO, Oct 17, 2019, Kyodo. The Japanese government is leaning towards postponing an enthronement parade…
Hecklers again disrupt Carrie Lam on floor of Hong Kong legislature
HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2019, CNBC. Hong Kong’s legislature resumed a question and answer session…
[Analytics] Malaysia’s halal crisis
In Malaysia today, halal is an important part of life for the majority-Muslim population. Internationally,…