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Will Indian visitors return after Singapore's latest re-opening move?
Singapore's transport minister said last Wednesday that it is important to reclaim the island city-state's position as a global business and aviation hub
 "Will Indian visitors return after Singapore's latest re-opening move?")
Indonesia records first annual current account surplus in a decade
Indonesia's persistent current account deficits and reliance on foreign portfolio inflows to fund them were among the main contributors to the volatility of the rupiah currency in the past
 "Indonesia records first annual current account surplus in a decade")
NE becoming corridor for trade with Southeast Asia: Assam minister
Assam's Act East Policy Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said the infrastructure and connectivity development projects being implemented in the northeast are transforming the boundaries
Covid case in Antony Blinken press curtails his Southeast Asia tour
A positive COVID-19 test among US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's travelling party has cut short the top diplomat's first official tour of Southeast Asia.
 "Covid case in Antony Blinken press curtails his Southeast Asia tour")
State-sponsored Chinese hackers targeted Southeast Asian nations: Report
Chinese hackers, likely state-sponsored, have been broadly targeting government and private-sector organisations across Southeast Asia, according to a report
 "State-sponsored Chinese hackers targeted Southeast Asian nations: Report")
China signs MOU with Bhutan to resolve long-standing border issue
Continuing its assertive policy towards its neighbouring countries, China has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bhutan on the border issue.
 "China signs MOU with Bhutan to resolve long-standing border issue")
Xi Jinping says China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbours, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea.
 "Xi Jinping says China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia")
China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully neighbours: Xi
Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbours
 "China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully neighbours: Xi")
Southeast Asia tech dealmaking booms as investors place post-Covid bets
Region's Internet economy forecast to triple by 2025; about a dozen startups set to list over two years
 "Southeast Asia tech dealmaking booms as investors place post-Covid bets")
Kamala Harris to focus on security, economic ties on Southeast Asia trip
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Southeast Asia later this month aiming to bolster US engagement in the region in an effort to counter China's growing influence globally.
 "Kamala Harris to focus on security, economic ties on Southeast Asia trip")
India and Vietnam review relations as Modi wishes Vietnam's new PM
Prime Minister Modi pursued India's opinion in a telephonic conversation with the Vietnam Prime Minister earlier this morning.
 "India and Vietnam review relations as Modi wishes Vietnam's new PM")
China pledges further Covid-19 assistance to Southeast Asian nations
China on Tuesday pledged further assistance to Southeast Asian nations in battling the Covid-19 pandemic as it seeks to boost influence with the region
 "China pledges further Covid-19 assistance to Southeast Asian nations")
Tabreed, IFC to invest $400 mn for cooling infra in India, Southeast Asia
The JV will invest in district cooling, trigeneration and cooling as a service offering with a primary focus on India followed by other South-East Asian countries
 "Tabreed, IFC to invest $400 mn for cooling infra in India, Southeast Asia")
Healthcare workers in virus-hit Myanmar start anti-coup protests
Medical workers across Myanmar began a civil disobedience protest against Monday's coup
 "Healthcare workers in virus-hit Myanmar start anti-coup protests")
2021: Dark clouds and silver linings
Fresh hopes on the economic, health and political front temper the grim legacy of 2020
 "2021: Dark clouds and silver linings")
Sudden descents rare but deadly: Clues to Indonesia plane crash
Aviation safety analysts cautioned that it's far too early to say what caused the crash
 "Sudden descents rare but deadly: Clues to Indonesia plane crash")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Snow leopards the latest cats to get infected
No normal Christmas for many in Europe, Brazil's vaccination plan does little to assuage public fears, what conferences may look like post Covid, and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Snow leopards the latest cats to get infected")
WHO, vaccine makers discuss fast-tracking of vax rollout in Southeast Asia
Key global and regional partners such as GAVI and UNICEF participated in the meeting
 "WHO, vaccine makers discuss fast-tracking of vax rollout in Southeast Asia")
ASEAN leaders to sign China-backed trade deal amid US election uncertainty
China is already the biggest source of imports and destination for exports for would-be RCEP members
 "ASEAN leaders to sign China-backed trade deal amid US election uncertainty")
WHO cautions against let up in Covid-19 fight after dip in cases in SE Asia
WHO cautioned against any relaxation of response actions following the recent slight decline in Covid-19 cases in the South-East Asia Region, saying the pandemic continues unabated