Malaysia asks Singapore to reopen border
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Thailand relaxes lock-down measures as infections subside
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Thailand allows laborers to return to offshore jobs
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Philippine tycoon Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. dies at 85
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Philippines gets much-awaited ‘A’ credit grade
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Philippines turns to online sellers for revenues
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ASEAN’s Huaren Titans Must Pay Their Dues Beyond COVID-19
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Malaysia asks Singapore to reopen border
The Malaysian government is asking Singapore to allow its citizens to cross between the two countries daily for work. Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said...