July 17, 2019 8:24 PMSYDNEY – Tens of thousands of Australian and United States troops are participating in a military exercise in north-east Australia that marks one of the world’s biggest wargames. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-17 15:05:33 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8385

July 17, 2019 6:25 PMIn today’s Insider: Royal divorce in Malaysia, China to renew Taiwan overtures, and a looming currency war. Know someone who might enjoy receiving Asian Insider? They can sign up here. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-17 12:00:23 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8379

July 17, 2019 5:22 PMNEW DELHI (DPA) – More than 200 people have been killed and millions displaced as seasonal monsoon rains triggered floods, landslides and building collapses in South Asia, officials said Wednesday (July 17). Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-17 12:00:20 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8378

July 17, 2019 2:57 PMSEOUL (REUTERS) – Export curbs Japan imposed in its dispute with South Korea will adversely effect global technology companies and hurt the operations of tech giant Samsung in the Texas state capital of Austin, a South Korean government source said on Wednesday (July 17). Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: […]Continue reading

July 17, 2019 2:27 PMSEOUL (REUTERS) – A senior US diplomat met officials in Seoul on Wednesday (July 17) amid a worsening political and economic dispute between allies South Korea and Japan as South Korea vowed to unveil plans soon to cut dependence on Japanese industries. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-17 09:00:25 […]Continue reading

July 17, 2019 2:07 PMJOHOR BARU (THE STAR/ASIA NETWORK) – Victims of the Sungai Kim Kim toxic pollution, which include fishermen and Pasir Gudang residents, have filed civil suits to seek compensation amounting to RM30 million (S$10 million) against 12 parties. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-17 09:00:21 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post […]Continue reading

July 16, 2019 9:30 PMKUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Singaporean drivers have the highest number of overdue traffic summonses compared to those from other neighbouring countries, says Malaysia’s Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Azisman Alias. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-16 15:05:25 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post […]Continue reading

July 16, 2019 7:51 PMKUALA LUMPUR – Pakatan Harapan fulfilled one of its key election pledges and proved its reformist credentials on Tuesday (July 16) when Malaysia’s lawmakers agreed to lower the voting age from 21 to 18. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-16 15:05:23 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8348

July 16, 2019 7:49 PMSEOUL (BLOOMBERG) – How much are sanctions hurting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un? Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-16 15:05:20 Category: Asia Tag: 2019 Post ID: 8347

July 16, 2019 7:39 PMIn today’s bulletin: Thailand formally ends military rule, Malaysia confirms it has seized funds from a Chinese company, scientists race to get India’s moon mission off the ground and more. Know someone who might enjoy receiving Asian Insider? They can sign up here. Go to Source Author: straitstimes.com Post date: 2019-07-16 […]Continue reading