As N Korea expands arsenal, Japan’s missile defense shield faces unforeseen costs
TOKYO, Sep 29, 2019, Japan Today. Additional tests may add at least $500 million to…
China restores diplomatic relations with Kiribati
BEIJING, Sep 29, 2019, Kyodo. China and the Pacific island nation of Kiribati have signed…
Chinese leaders can’t control the weather for their big 70-year bash, but they’re still trying
BEIJING, Sep 29, 2019, The Nation. There are many things that the Chinese Communist Party…
[Analytics] Indonesia aims to be global hub of modest fashion
As the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, Indonesia is aiming to be the center of modest…
Russia confirms test-fire of supersonic cruise missile near US Alaska
MOSCOW, Sep 29, 2019, TASS. Russia’s Defense Ministry has confirmed the information circulated by TASS…
Cambodia’s rice exports $265M in first eight months
PHNOM PENH, Sep 29, 2019, The Phnom Penh Post. Cambodian rice exports to international markets…
Imran Khan’s jet turns around mid-flight, makes emergency landing in New York after electronics glitch
NEW YORK, Sep 28, 2019, RT. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly failed to…
‘Fight climate change and not each other’: Mahathir Mohamad to UN
NEW YORK, Sep 28, 2019, MalayMail. Countries should be preparing to combat climate change rather…
Singaporeans have to be prepared for rough weather ahead: PM Lee Hsien Loong
NEW YORK, Sep 28, 2019, The Straits Times. Singaporeans have to be prepared for rough…
US stocks drops after White House considers delisting Chinese companies
NEW YORK, Sep 28, 2019, Reuters. U.S. stocks fell on Friday after news that the…
[Analytics] Man with a plan to make Indonesia more Islamic
Last month, newly elected Vice-President Ma’ruf Amin sent a letter to President Joko Widodo urging…
Pacific militaries train for disaster response
NEW CALEDONIA, Sep 28, 2019, RNZ. Top commanders of armed forces from across the Pacific…