Bali remains world’s favorite tourist destination
JAKARTA, May 5, 2019, ANTARA. The resort island of Bali in Indonesia remains a favorite…
Trump says relations with Russia have tremendous potential
WASHINGTON D.C., May 5, 2019, TASS. United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday he…
[Analytics] Non-military build-up risks flashpoints in South China Sea
Increasing deployment of coastguard and fishing vessels in disputed waters risks undermining regional stability. China’s…
[Analytics] Moving the capital of Indonesia: Jakarta Post
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo surprised us this week when he revealed the plan to move…
Japan begins last round of “research” whaling off Pacific coast
AOMORI, May 5, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese whaling vessels launched on Saturday the last round of…
[Analytics] Why Seoul-Tokyo reconciliation may be doomed
Taking up is hard to do – but when it comes to national reconciliation after…
Police to call up organisers of ‘Protect Islam’ rally in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5, 2019, Bernama. Police will call up the organisers of the Rally…
[Analytics] Cambodian sanctuary ravaged by logging
Corruption is fueling widespread destruction of protected forests; Beng Per Sanctuary north of Phnom Penh…
Your father’s life ended as corrupt No 1: Indian PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI, May 5, 2019, The Asian Age. Launching a blistering attack on Congress President…
N. Korea says it tested multiple rocket launchers, tactical guided weapons
SEOUL, May 5, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea has conducted a “strike drill” for multiple rocket…
Private economy – a driving force for Hanoi
HANOI, May 4, 2019, VNA. The private sector is seen as a mainstay of Hanoi’s…
[Analytics] Thailand crowns its newly-wed king in elaborate ceremony
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who ascended the throne three years ago, was officially crowned on…