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In February, new private home sales in Singapore dropped 60.5 percent due to fewer launches.In February, new private home sales in Singapore dropped 60.5 percent due to fewer launches.

In February, new private home sales in Singapore dropped 60.5 percent due to fewer launches.

SINGAPORE: Following January's strong numbers, sales of new private homes dropped by around 60.5 percent in February, as developers held…

March 16, 2021
In ASEAN, Is There A Increasing Lack Of Social Mobility?In ASEAN, Is There A Increasing Lack Of Social Mobility?

In ASEAN, Is There A Increasing Lack Of Social Mobility?

The “upward” or “downward” movement of a person in relation to their parents is referred to as social mobility. A…

March 15, 2021
ASEANO provides funding for plastic waste studies.ASEANO provides funding for plastic waste studies.

ASEANO provides funding for plastic waste studies.

JAKARTA – The ASEAN-Norwegian Cooperation Project on Local Capacity Building for Reducing Plastic Pollution in the Asean Region (ASEANO) has awarded…

March 13, 2021
Thailand’s Prime Minister and Cabinet have decided to suspend AstraZeneca vaccinations.Thailand’s Prime Minister and Cabinet have decided to suspend AstraZeneca vaccinations.

Thailand’s Prime Minister and Cabinet have decided to suspend AstraZeneca vaccinations.

BANGKOK: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and members of his Cabinet canceled plans to obtain AstraZeneca vaccine shots on Friday…

March 12, 2021
In an Asean military executives’ conference, PH calls for more maritime patrols.In an Asean military executives’ conference, PH calls for more maritime patrols.

In an Asean military executives’ conference, PH calls for more maritime patrols.

MANILA – During the 11th Asean Military Operations Meeting (AMOM-11), held virtually on Wednesday, military officials from member states of the…

March 11, 2021
Investment between Indonesia and Singapore could rise by up to 22% in the next five yearsInvestment between Indonesia and Singapore could rise by up to 22% in the next five years

Investment between Indonesia and Singapore could rise by up to 22% in the next five years

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said on Tuesday that Indonesia hopes the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with Singapore will increase two-way…

March 10, 2021
Myanmar protesters able to leave Yangon district after being trappedMyanmar protesters able to leave Yangon district after being trapped

Myanmar protesters able to leave Yangon district after being trapped

Activists said on Tuesday that hundreds of young Myanmar demonstrators who had been trapped by security forces in a Yangon…

March 9, 2021
In ASEAN, PHL is pushing for more open rice trade.In ASEAN, PHL is pushing for more open rice trade.

In ASEAN, PHL is pushing for more open rice trade.

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez is calling for rice to be added to…

March 8, 2021
According to a poll, ASEAN considers China to be the most supportive during the pandemic.According to a poll, ASEAN considers China to be the most supportive during the pandemic.

According to a poll, ASEAN considers China to be the most supportive during the pandemic.

Southeast Asian countries rated the pandemic as their top concern in 2020, and China ranks first among its dialogue partners…

March 7, 2021
For post-COVID travel, ASEAN is considering a digital vaccine certificate.For post-COVID travel, ASEAN is considering a digital vaccine certificate.

For post-COVID travel, ASEAN is considering a digital vaccine certificate.

SINGAPORE - As part of their efforts to revive the region's ailing tourism industry, members of the Association of Southeast…

March 4, 2021