With Thailand’s emergency decree now extended until October 31, the following is a summary of the situation in Thailand with regard to Covid-19, the tourism sector, and the overall economy, courtesy o…
Economy
Pakistan on track to industrialisation after hectic endeavours in 2 years
Pakistan is now back on track because of hectic endeavours in two years from de-industrialisation to a level wherein business community dealing with large scale manufacturing has now started feeling o…
U.S. turns focus on Bangladesh for Indo-Pacific Strategy
Bangladesh is expected to be the focus of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Strategy when Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun arrives in Dhaka for a visit from October 14-16. The visit by the senior Amer…
Save MSMEs, save the economy
Save the cheerleader, save the world” was the catchphrase of the NBC hit series “Heroes.” It was so prevalent, so repeated that it stuck in the minds of fans and nonfans alike. It was made clear that …
Malaysia’s glove industry is booming amid COVID-19, but are rubber smallholders seeing the benefits?
The clock shows 7.30am, and daylight has just broken over the trees and small rise around Ab Manap Minhat’s house. The 65-year-old steps out of his home, clad in a thick, long-sleeved shirt with long …
Harnessing Digital Technologies Can Help Philippines Overcome Impact of Pandemic, Hasten Recovery
Rapid adoption of digital technologies can help the Philippines overcome the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, recover from the crisis, and achieve its vision of becoming a middle-class society free of…
Asean Today – Sept 2020
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Oil edges lower as rising virus cases cloud demand recovery outlook
Oil prices dipped again on Monday as rising coronavirus cases upset hopes for a smooth recovery in fuel demand, with crude on track for its first monthly fall in many months after slipping last week. …
China’s post-pandemic recovery has severe regional imbalances – survey
While China’s coastal provinces and major cities are recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, firms in its poorer western and central provinces are falling well behind in metrics like output an…
Trump and new Japan PM Suga discuss ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’: US
US President Donald Trump on Sunday spoke to Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, to congratulate him on taking office and to discuss a “free and open Indo-Pacific” region, which is increasingl…