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The paper says that America lacks both the will and the capacity to influence India's position on the Kashmir dispute.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

NEW DELHI (THE STATESMAN/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - The watershed development during the external affairs minister, Mr S Jaishankars visit to Mauritius for Tuesdays (Feb 23) free trade and investment agreement, was indeed the first of its kind with any country in the continent of Africa. Viewed through the multilateral prism, this was the first time in course of a decade that India concluded a free trade agreement with any country, howsoever congenial the trade relations. It is fervently to be hoped ...

The paper says that what US President Joe Biden has done in his early days in office concerning the handling of China-US ties affords little optimism.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The paper says that the strengthening of the Washington-Tokyo alliance raises the prospect of the US being swayed by Japan in drawing up its policy approach to Pyongyang.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times What about China and Philippines?: Inquirer editorial The paper says President Dutertes attitude towards China has seemingly encouraged the trampling over of Philippine sovereignty. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks at Davao International airport in Davao, Philippines, on Sept 8, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS PublishedFeb 23, 2021, 12:25 pm SGT https://str.sg/JHjR They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read t...

The Straits Times UK PMs remarks obstinately obtuse: China Daily editorial In its editorial, the paper says the UKs involvement in Hong Kong affairs largely stems from the colonial mentality and arrogance of politicians. Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives for a virtual meeting of G7 leaders in the Cabinet Room at Downing Street on Feb 19, 2021.PHOTO: AFP PublishedFeb 22, 2021, 11:40 am SGT https://str.sg/JHzm They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Shar...

The Straits Times Where is the vaccine?: Inquirer The paper says that there is still no signed supply agreement of vaccines in the Philippines although a delivery date was boldly set at midmonth. A health worker receives a mock vaccine shot during a Covid-19 vaccination drill at the Medical City hospital in Ortigas City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Feb 18 2021. PHOTO: EPA-EFE PublishedFeb 19, 2021, 11:40 am SGT https://str.sg/JHhj They can read the article in full after signing up for a free ...

The paper says that total box office collections from domestic cinemas reached 20.4 billion yuan (S$4.2 billion) in 2020, surpassing that of North America.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The paper says immunisation will not be effective if Malaysia does not make healthcare accessible for all, including non-citizens.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In its editorial, the paper expresses cautious optimism about the Covid-19 measures for celebrating Chinese New Year in Malaysia.. Read more at straitstimes.com.