Canada disappointed over Philippines envoy’s recall
MANILA, May 18, 2019, PhilStar. While Canada has expressed disappointment over the Philippines’ decision to…
Putin says Dalai Lama not barred from entering Russia
MOSCOW, May 18, 2019, TASS. Dalai Lama is not barred from entering Russia, Russian President…
[Analytics] Taiwan loses Asia’s press-freedom top spot – but still pretty good
Taiwan offers foreign reporters a fine outpost for China coverage, but local media is polarized,…
FDI in the first quarter of 2019 in Malaysia is the highest level ever recorded
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18, 2019, MalayMail. Malaysia’s growing foreign direct investments (FDI) shows the Pakatan…
Japan banned drone flights over Olympic sites
TOKYO, May 18, 2019, Jiji Press. The Diet enacted Friday a bill to ban drone…
Seoul analyzing Washington’s auto tariff delay decision: official
SEOUL, May 18, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea is analyzing whether the country was granted an…
China launches new BeiDou navigation satellite
XICHANG, May 18, 2019, Global Times. China sent a new satellite of the BeiDou Navigation…
Indian climber dies at Camp IV on Everest, army team member on Mt Makalu
KATHMANDU, May 17, 2019, The Himalayan Times. At least two Indian climbers died while descending…
[Analytics] A strategic partnership with benefits for China and Myanmar
The country is likely to see an economic rise due to abundant low-cost labour compared…
Singapore Red Cross website hacked: Details of more than 4,000 potential blood donors leaked
SINGAPORE, May 17, 2019, TODAY. The website of the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) was hacked,…
South China Sea operations not meant to be provocative: US
MANILA, May 17, 2019, PhilStar. As the US Navy vows to maintain its presence in…
Over 6,000 households need relocation due to landslides in Vietnam
DONG THAP, May 17, 2019, VNA. More than 6,000 households living in landslide-prone areas in…