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Malaysia to continue discussion on reopening borders with SingaporeMalaysia to continue discussion on reopening borders with Singapore

Malaysia to continue discussion on reopening borders with Singapore

KAULA LUMPUR - The Malaysian government is set to continue the discussion with Singapore on reopening the border, amid spike…

October 6, 2020
ASEAN under pressure over China-US rivalryASEAN under pressure over China-US rivalry

ASEAN under pressure over China-US rivalry

The region's relationship with the two superpowes is under pressure as the rivalry of the two superpowers are affecting Asia’s…

October 5, 2020
Indonesia to work on a “reciprocal green lane” with SingaporeIndonesia to work on a “reciprocal green lane” with Singapore

Indonesia to work on a “reciprocal green lane” with Singapore

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government is preparing measures such as electronic visa system and special counters at the airports for…

October 3, 2020
3 Ex-DPWH execs in ASEAN street-lighting projects gets 8 years in prison3 Ex-DPWH execs in ASEAN street-lighting projects gets 8 years in prison

3 Ex-DPWH execs in ASEAN street-lighting projects gets 8 years in prison

METRO MANILA - Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials in Central Visayas have been convicted of of…

October 2, 2020
Suga eyeing Vietnam and Indonesia for his first overseas destination as PMSuga eyeing Vietnam and Indonesia for his first overseas destination as PM

Suga eyeing Vietnam and Indonesia for his first overseas destination as PM

TOKYO - Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga is planning to visit Vietnam and Indonesia this month (October) in his …

October 1, 2020
Philippines pushes new scheme to facilitate trade within ASEANPhilippines pushes new scheme to facilitate trade within ASEAN

Philippines pushes new scheme to facilitate trade within ASEAN

MANILA - The Asean member-states spearheaded by the Philippines has implement the Asean-Wide Self-Certification Scheme (AWSC) last September 20 to…

September 30, 2020
Despite the Ban on Demonstrations, Massive Police Presence was Anticipated in Hong Kong on Oct 1Despite the Ban on Demonstrations, Massive Police Presence was Anticipated in Hong Kong on Oct 1

Despite the Ban on Demonstrations, Massive Police Presence was Anticipated in Hong Kong on Oct 1

Behind a ban on what would have been an annual march by a key human rights organisation, with some 6,000…

September 29, 2020
A National Strike over the Controversial Job Creation BillA National Strike over the Controversial Job Creation Bill

A National Strike over the Controversial Job Creation Bill

Indonesian trade unions threatened to stage a national strike next month after a committee in Parliament decided to move forward…

September 28, 2020
Kim Jong Un, The North Korean Leader, Gives Unusual Apologies For South Korean KillingsKim Jong Un, The North Korean Leader, Gives Unusual Apologies For South Korean Killings

Kim Jong Un, The North Korean Leader, Gives Unusual Apologies For South Korean Killings

The North Korea expressed sorrow that a South Korean man had been shot dead to avoid the spread of coronavirus,…

September 26, 2020
Lo And Behold, In Yokohama, The Giant Gundam Robot Returns With Slick Killer MovementsLo And Behold, In Yokohama, The Giant Gundam Robot Returns With Slick Killer Movements

Lo And Behold, In Yokohama, The Giant Gundam Robot Returns With Slick Killer Movements

Modelled after a character in the classic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam, a six-storey-high robot made the first killer moves…

September 25, 2020