China’s gleaming new train arrives in Laos
This is part of China’s One Belt, One Road initiative and the plan to transform landlocked Laos into a land link.
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Asian airlines ramp up flights as travel returns
Asian airlines are ramping up flights and special offers as travel restrictions ease around the region.
Increasing digitalisation the way to recovery in a protracted Covid-19 crisis: WEF Asean poll
Nearly 86,000 people in six countries were surveyed in July and August for the Asean Digital Generation Survey report.
China, Bhutan sign roadmap for expediting boundary negotiations
The agreement comes amid Beijing' border dispute with New Delhi.
Asean Special Envoy to meet with 8 political parties in Naypyidaw
It was not clear if the envoy will be able to meet Ms Suu Kyi.
Japan to accelerate green initiatives while ensuring emerging Asia is not left behind
Japan has earmarked US$10 billion (S$13.6 billion) in this regard for the Asia Energy Transition Initiative to help Asean, Central Asia and the Middle East move away from fossil…
Fuel prices soar across Asia as global energy crunch deepens
Asian buyers are paying top dollar for a variety of fuels as they seek alternatives to increasingly pricey natural gas.
PM confirms Laos-China railway to open on December 2
Initially, railway operations will focus on freight transport and later services for tourists will begin.
US trade chief seeks ‘frank’ talks with China
Issues including implementation of the phase-one economic and trade agreement, and industrial policies.
Dozen’s of Asia’s influentials in the spotlight after leak of Pandora Papers
The list includes Malaysia's former Finance Minister, two senior Cabinet ministers in Indonesia, and many more.