ASEAN News

South Korea Loosens Mutual Gap Two Weeks Before Big HolidaysSouth Korea Loosens Mutual Gap Two Weeks Before Big Holidays

South Korea Loosens Mutual Gap Two Weeks Before Big Holidays

South Korea relaxed its difficult social distancing campaign in the heavily populated metropolitan area of Seoul for the next two…

September 14, 2020
Singapore, Japan to Open Green Lane on September for Important Businesses and Official TravellersSingapore, Japan to Open Green Lane on September for Important Businesses and Official Travellers

Singapore, Japan to Open Green Lane on September for Important Businesses and Official Travellers

Singapore and Japan recently agreed to open a green lane for important business and official travel for people from both…

September 12, 2020
India’s GSTCollections Run Into Trouble, Sparking Disputes Between Federal And State GovernmentsIndia’s GSTCollections Run Into Trouble, Sparking Disputes Between Federal And State Governments

India’s GSTCollections Run Into Trouble, Sparking Disputes Between Federal And State Governments

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), one of the biggest reforms, if not the largest, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra…

September 11, 2020
Wary Hong Kongers Shun Coronavirus Tests Backed By ChinaWary Hong Kongers Shun Coronavirus Tests Backed By China

Wary Hong Kongers Shun Coronavirus Tests Backed By China

Hong Kong ‘s plan to test every resident for coronavirus is being hobbled out of the China-backed health scheme by…

September 10, 2020
Indonesian President forms a National Team to Speed Up the Development of VaccinesIndonesian President forms a National Team to Speed Up the Development of Vaccines

Indonesian President forms a National Team to Speed Up the Development of Vaccines

President Joko Widodo has set up a national team to speed up the development of a possible Covid-19 vaccine and…

September 9, 2020
All Attention to Mulan as it Charges to Top Spot in Opening Weekend Box Office Takings in Singapore for 2020All Attention to Mulan as it Charges to Top Spot in Opening Weekend Box Office Takings in Singapore for 2020

All Attention to Mulan as it Charges to Top Spot in Opening Weekend Box Office Takings in Singapore for 2020

In a time when the cinema trade is searching for good news, the Disney Period drama Mulan has provided some…

September 8, 2020
Typhoon Unexpectedly Hits South Korea after Japan Experienced LandslidesTyphoon Unexpectedly Hits South Korea after Japan Experienced Landslides

Typhoon Unexpectedly Hits South Korea after Japan Experienced Landslides

Here’s an unexpected strong typhoon that lashed South Korea after crashing into southern Japan with record winds and heavy rains…

September 7, 2020
President Xi Jinping Describes Areas of Foreign Intervention that China Would Never ConsiderPresident Xi Jinping Describes Areas of Foreign Intervention that China Would Never Consider

President Xi Jinping Describes Areas of Foreign Intervention that China Would Never Consider

Chinese President Xi Jinping said nothing could come between the Chinese people and the Communist Party that has controlled them…

September 5, 2020
Banks Will Have More Singdollar Funds Available with New MAS FacilityBanks Will Have More Singdollar Funds Available with New MAS Facility

Banks Will Have More Singdollar Funds Available with New MAS Facility

Singapore’s banks and finance firms would have access to more funds if they face liquidity issues due to the Covid-19…

September 4, 2020
The Indian Economy is in Great Trouble With the Destruction of CoronavirusThe Indian Economy is in Great Trouble With the Destruction of Coronavirus

The Indian Economy is in Great Trouble With the Destruction of Coronavirus

The Indian economy, which contracted 23.9 percent in the first quarter of this year on the back of astringent lockdown…

September 3, 2020