2021 – Asia Newsdesk & Analysis

Kim Carefully Nudges the Dialogue Door Open Wider – 38 North

18 June 2021

(Source: Rodong Sinmun) Kim Jong Un’s comments on US policy at the ongoing party plenum[1]—a notable shift from the heavily domestic agendas that dominated the series of meetings in the...

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German defense ministry seeks $5.3 billion for next FCAS research phase – Defense News (Global)

18 June 2021

Berlin wants to create a separate pot of 750 million euros dedicated solely to national developments. Read More

Asia - General

Vietnamese being trafficked by Chinese nationals to work in Cambodian casinos, officials warn – Asia – South China Morning Post

18 June 2021

Vietnamese citizens are being lured into migrating to Cambodia, sometimes illegally, with attractive but often fraudulent offers to work in casinos and online gaming establishments, Vietnamese officials have warned. The Vietnamese...

Asia - Vietnam

Viet Nam reports 62 new COVID-19 cases, 80 recoveries, one more death – VGP

18 June 2021

VGP – The Ministry of Health confirmed 62 new COVID-19 cases on Friday evening, bringing the national caseload to 12,414. Read More

Asia - Analysis

Assessing Prabowo Subianto’s Defense Diplomacy – The Diplomat

18 June 2021

Nearly two years on from his surprise appointment, how do the efforts of the Indonesian Defense Minister hold up?Read More

Asia - Analysis

USAID Cuts Support to Flagship Forest Protection Project in Cambodia – The Diplomat

18 June 2021

The Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary has lost 9 percent of its forest to logging operations since 2016.Read More

Asia - Analysis

Apple Daily Raid Is the Latest Blow to Hong Kong’s Freedom – The Diplomat

18 June 2021

The world's democracies must take action after the latest assault on press freedom.Read More

Asia - Analysis

Pacific Island Nations Consider Deep-sea Mining, Despite Risks – The Diplomat

18 June 2021

Pacific Island nations are contemplating allowing deep-sea mining to bolster their economies, despite unknown environmental impacts.Read More

Asia - Vietnam

Viet Nam confirms 121 new COVID-19 cases – VGP

18 June 2021

VGP – The Ministry of Health confirmed 121 new COVID-19 cases on Friday noon, bringing the national caseload to 12,352. Read More

Asia - Vietnam

Viet Nam Airlines licensed to operate flights to Canada – VGP

18 June 2021

VGP - National flag carrier Viet Nam Airlines has received a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) issued by the Transport Canada, allowing it to operate flights to the North American country. Read...

Year: 2021

Kim Carefully Nudges the Dialogue Door Open Wider – 38 North

German defense ministry seeks $5.3 billion for next FCAS research phase – Defense News (Global)

Vietnamese being trafficked by Chinese nationals to work in Cambodian casinos, officials warn – Asia – South China Morning Post

Viet Nam reports 62 new COVID-19 cases, 80 recoveries, one more death – VGP

Assessing Prabowo Subianto’s Defense Diplomacy – The Diplomat

USAID Cuts Support to Flagship Forest Protection Project in Cambodia – The Diplomat

Apple Daily Raid Is the Latest Blow to Hong Kong’s Freedom – The Diplomat

Pacific Island Nations Consider Deep-sea Mining, Despite Risks – The Diplomat

Viet Nam confirms 121 new COVID-19 cases – VGP

Viet Nam Airlines licensed to operate flights to Canada – VGP

Kim Carefully Nudges the Dialogue Door Open Wider – 38 North

German defense ministry seeks $5.3 billion for next FCAS research phase – Defense News (Global)

Vietnamese being trafficked by Chinese nationals to work in Cambodian casinos, officials warn – Asia – South China Morning Post

Viet Nam reports 62 new COVID-19 cases, 80 recoveries, one more death – VGP

Assessing Prabowo Subianto’s Defense Diplomacy – The Diplomat

USAID Cuts Support to Flagship Forest Protection Project in Cambodia – The Diplomat

Apple Daily Raid Is the Latest Blow to Hong Kong’s Freedom – The Diplomat

Pacific Island Nations Consider Deep-sea Mining, Despite Risks – The Diplomat

Viet Nam confirms 121 new COVID-19 cases – VGP

Viet Nam Airlines licensed to operate flights to Canada – VGP

Tokyo Olympics: between Covid-19 and financial worries, Japan weighs the cost of allowing spectators in stadiums – Asia – South China Morning Post

Vietnamese, Chinese top legislators hold online talks – VGP