Laos’ debt challenge is deeply concerning, with some media commentators suggesting the country is falling into a debt trap as a result of Chinese infrastructure investments connected to the Belt and R …
The strategic importance of Myanmar
The Quad, especially India, must leverage Myanmar to counter China, which uses our neighbour to push separatism in North-East …
No turning back for digital banking in Philippines
With well over a million users, China’s leading mobile-payments system, Alipay, posted $17.3 trillion in payment volume in China alone and $91.2 billion from abroad.
China Market Update: Growth Stocks Driven Higher As Singles Day Kicks Off, Five Year Plan Lifts Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy
Asian equities had a strong day despite the US equity market’s weakness Friday and increased lockdowns in Europe. Meanwhile, Japan announced the easing of travel restrictions for several countries in …
Wynn Resorts Analyst: Macau Concerns Overblown, Biden Positive For Casino Stock
The coronavirus recovery in China is a plus for a casino stock that’s trading at the same levels it did in April, according to a Morgan Stanley analyst. The Wynn …
US condemns arrest of Hong Kong politicians
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday denounced Beijing over the arrests of eight opposition politicians in Hong Kong, saying China was seeking to silence dissent.
Chinese flyovers towards Taiwan peaked in October amid rising tensions
China’s military sent planes towards Taiwan on 25 of the 31 days of October, the highest frequency of the antagonistic sorties all year, a Taiwanese monitoring group has said. The report comes as the …
Is North Korea hiding coronavirus quarantine camps on China border?
From the beginning of the pandemic, North Korea has claimed to be among a handful of countries without a single case of Covid-19. Almost a year into the global emergency, a growing body of unverified …
Pakistan to Strengthen Its Control Over a Disputed Part of Kashmir
Pakistan announced plans to formally integrate part of the territory it controls in the disputed region of Kashmir, in a move China has been requesting but has upset India, which claims the territory.
Indonesia expects export, investment boost after US extends trade privileges
US tariff concessions on over 3,500 export items could make Indonesia more attractive to investors exiting China as production base.. Read more at straitstimes.com.