Asean morning news for January 7

Asean morning news for January 7

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   Asean members get tough with China on South China Sea The future direction of code of conduct (COC) negotiations between Asean members and China is at […]

Asean morning news for January 6

Asean morning news for January 6

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   Japan-backed ADB fund to aid internet infrastructure project in Asia-Pacific nations The Asian Development Bank has signed a $50 million loan agreement to spur internet use […]

Asean morning news for January 3

Asean morning news for January 3

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   Asean manufacturing sector deteriorates for seventh straight month The Asean manufacturing sector saw a further deterioration in operating conditions at the end of 2019 albeit at […]

Asean morning news for January 2

Asean morning news for January 2

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   ‘We are losing control’: China’s ‘dangerous’ South China Sea plan almost complete The battle for the South China Sea is heating up. Vietnam. Malaysia. The Philippines. […]

Asean morning news for January 1

Asean morning news for January 1

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   In pictures: Asia rings in 2020 new year From Pyongyang to Singapore, Asia welcomed the new decade – some with festivities and fireworks; others with protests […]

Asean morning news for December 31

Asean morning news for December 31

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   Vietnam’s Southeast Asia Leadership Post in 2020 to Challenge China Vietnam’s turn this year as chair of Southeast Asian nations’ bloc gives it a new outlet […]

Asean morning news for December 30

Asean morning news for December 30

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   ASEAN aiming to develop Universal Healthcare Coverage for all member states Promoting universal healthcare coverage for citizens is now a common goal of ASEAN member states. […]

Asean morning news for December 27

Asean morning news for December 27

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   Southeast Asia tames wage hikes to keep manufacturing thriving Southeast Asian countries plan to raise minimum wages more slowly in 2020 as they seek to maintain […]

Asean morning news for December 26

Asean morning news for December 26

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   New regulations could see Asean produce piling up on China wharfs The new year is set to bring a whole bunch of new hurdles for the […]

Asean morning news for December 25

Asean morning news for December 25

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   China’s BRI negatively impacting the environment While its economic benefits and geopolitical implications are often splashed across the front pages of national newspapers worldwide, the impact […]

Asean morning news for December 24

Asean morning news for December 24

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   RI steps up role in Rohingya repatriation with Rp 7.5b aid Indonesia has pledged a Rp 7.5 billion (US$537,168) grant to help the repatriation of Rohingya […]

Asean morning news for December 23

Asean morning news for December 23

Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu         @stmarisewudolu   Asean may need new plan to tackle ‘lowflation’ Southeast Asia is set for another year of low inflation, generating difficult choices for the region’s central banks. […]