Australia to improve East Timor internet, naval base
CANBERRA, Aug 30, 2019, AP. Australia has committed to invest in East Timor’s naval infrastructure…
[Analytics] Kashmir: Desperation behind Imran Khan’s war rhetoric
Imran Khan has threatened to fight another war with India over Kashmir move. He is…
Hong Kong activists arrested, others attacked as authorities uphold ban on protest rally
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2019, The Straits Times. A number of Hong Kong activists, including…
IFAD invests $1.2B in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Aug 30, 2019, The Bangladesh Today. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has…
[Analytics] Russian Eastern Economic Forum as a global platform of international projects
The major Chinese industrial companies intend to take part in the 5th Eastern Economic Forum…
Thousands of Papuans occupy governor’s office after rioting in Indonesia
JAYAPURA, Aug 30, 2019, RNZ. Thousands of Papuans in Indonesia are occupying the governor’s office,…
Moon resumes overtures to Japan, hopes for N.K. leader’s participation in ASEAN summit
SEOUL, Aug 30, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Friday he would “embrace”…
Three dead, five wounded in Papua protest violence in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Aug 29, 2019, Jakarta Globe. Two civilians and a soldier were killed and five…
5G-powered radio, TV programs will debut in Qingdao for Chinese audience by the end of 2019
QINGDAO, Aug 29, 2019, China Daily. Audiences in China will soon be enjoying tech-savvy radio…
Chinese pop star Jane Zhang recruited for US tourism campaign
LAS VEGAS, Aug 29, 2019, Reuters. Chinese pop star Jane Zhang will front Brand USA’s…
[Analytics] Japan-South Korea spat an economic lose-lose
A diplomatic spat that prompted Japan and South Korea to downgrade trade and military ties…
Japanese PM Abe vows full govt support on investment in African countries
YOKOHAMA, Aug 29, 2019, The Japan News. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday pledged the…