[Analytics] Stumbling blocks to ASEAN-China smart city cooperation
China is moving full speed ahead in the race for global technology leadership having promoted…
US warns of ‘growing risks’ for business in blow to Hong Kong
WASHINGTON D.C., Jul 17, 2021, AFP. The United States on Friday (July 16) warned its…
Cambodia’s PM draws praise over decision to vaccinate children
PHNOM PENH, Jul 17, 2021, Khmer Times. Prime Minister Hun Sen’s decision yesterday to allow…
APEC leaders stand united to expedite economic recovery
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 17, 2021, Bernama. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Informal Leaders’ Retreat stand…
Thai arms of 2 Japanese firms to jointly test EV use for goods delivery
BANGKOK, Jul 16, 2021, Kyodo News. Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co has signed a memorandum of…
Philippines can be ASEAN top creative hub: Official
MANILA, Jul 16, 2021, The Manila Times. The Philippines has the potential to become the…
Japan asks airlines to halt new bookings as Olympic traffic rises
CHIBA, Jul 16, 2021, Kyodo News. The Japanese government has asked airlines to halt new…
China’s giant carbon market begins trading
BEIJING, Jul 16, 2021, China Daily. The inauguration of China’s national carbon market – the…
Armed robbery incidents in Singapore Strait rise to 20 in first half of 2021
SINGAPORE, Jul 16, 2021, ST. Incidents of armed robbery in the Singapore Strait continued to…
Papua New Guinea and New Zealand sign ‘Economic bubble’ partnership deal
WELLINGTON, Jul 15, 2021, NZH. The prime ministers of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand…
Hong Kong, Macao banks to lead recovery in mainland China exposure
HONG KONG, Jul 15, 2021, Fitch Ratings. Fitch Ratings expects the recoveries in APAC economies…
Indonesia overtakes India as Asia’s new Covid-19 epicenter
JAKARTA, Jul 15, 2021, CNN. Indonesia reported 54,517 new cases of Covid-19, authorities said Wednesday,…