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John Pennington is a freelance writer who covers a wide range of topics including - but not limited to - politics, health, technology, sport and economics.
Tech breakthroughs highlight Kazakhstan’s growing links with Southeast Asia (ASEAN TODAY)
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Tech breakthroughs highlight Kazakhstan’s growing links with Southeast Asia (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonDecember 20, 2020December 24, 2020
Kazakhstan is emerging from its Soviet past by making progress in several areas including technological breakthroughs that could have a global impact. Collaborating with Southeast Asia remains a key part...
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The rise of neobanks in Southeast Asia: How far can they go? (ASEAN TODAY)
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The rise of neobanks in Southeast Asia: How far can they go? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonNovember 26, 2020December 5, 2020

Southeast Asian consumers unable to gain credit or access traditional banks are turning to neobanks. Conditions are ripe for these challengers to traditional financial institutions to make progress, although COVID-19 might threaten their disruptive potential.

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Will Bellagraph Nova score a place among the ranks of Asian investors in English soccer? (ASEAN TODAY)
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Will Bellagraph Nova score a place among the ranks of Asian investors in English soccer? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonOctober 17, 2020October 17, 2020

Singaporean company Bellagraph Nova wants to buy Newcastle United, one of the English Premier League’s biggest clubs. Asian companies already control teams throughout Europe but what is the appeal and what are the challenges that lie ahead?

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Will COVID-19 hamper ASEAN’s fight to eliminate malaria? (ASEAN TODAY)
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Will COVID-19 hamper ASEAN’s fight to eliminate malaria? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonOctober 17, 2020October 17, 2020

While malaria cases have risen elsewhere in the world, in the Asia-Pacific region, governments have set an example by reducing its spread. However, COVID-19 threatens to undo some of that work, particularly within ASEAN.

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How COVID-19 wreaked havoc on Southeast Asia’s stock markets (ASEAN TODAY)
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How COVID-19 wreaked havoc on Southeast Asia’s stock markets (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonSeptember 14, 2020October 17, 2020

A new report details the extent to which the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the region’s stock markets and how quickly those markets have started to recover. It offers some insight into how the region’s markets might handle future shocks.

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Singaporean universities handling shift to remote learning better than grade schools (ASEAN TODAY)
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Singaporean universities handling shift to remote learning better than grade schools (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonSeptember 11, 2020September 11, 2020

As schools and universities have turned to remote learning to ensure students do not miss out despite the coronavirus pandemic, a survey revealed that in Singapore, universities are handling the switch significantly better than primary and secondary schools.

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UK-ASEAN trade reboot highlights cooperation, digital solutions, sustainability (ASEAN TODAY)
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UK-ASEAN trade reboot highlights cooperation, digital solutions, sustainability (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonSeptember 4, 2020September 4, 2020

Last month, ministers from the UK and ASEAN held their first joint Economic Dialogue. It produced commitments to boost trade, create new digital partnerships and focus on building sustainable infrastructure.

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Early warning systems in Southeast Asia: saving lives, showcasing collaboration (ASEAN TODAY)
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Early warning systems in Southeast Asia: saving lives, showcasing collaboration (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonSeptember 2, 2020September 4, 2020

The Swiss government has pledged financial support for disaster relief and resilience across Asia. Southeast Asian nations will benefit from the commitment to enhance life-saving early warning systems.

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COVID-19: Catalyst or cataclysm for Southeast Asia’s fintech sector? (ASEAN TODAY)
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COVID-19: Catalyst or cataclysm for Southeast Asia’s fintech sector? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonSeptember 1, 2020September 4, 2020

Companies and consumers will rely heavily on fintech products in the coming months and years as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic play out. Increased innovation and continued investments in the sector will see it go from strength to strength.

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Why are Southeast Asian nations so keen on Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine? (ASEAN TODAY)
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Why are Southeast Asian nations so keen on Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Southeast Asian countries are among those asking Russia for stocks of its as-yet-untested COVID-19 vaccine. Why are they getting on board so quickly, and what other options do they have?

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    Tech breakthroughs highlight Kazakhstan’s growing links with Southeast Asia (ASEAN TODAY)

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    The rise of neobanks in Southeast Asia: How far can they go? (ASEAN TODAY)

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    Will Bellagraph Nova score a place among the ranks of Asian investors in English soccer? (ASEAN TODAY)

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    Will COVID-19 hamper ASEAN’s fight to eliminate malaria? (ASEAN TODAY)

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    How COVID-19 wreaked havoc on Southeast Asia’s stock markets (ASEAN TODAY)

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I'm a freelance journalist who writes about a range of topics - some serious, from politics to poverty and social affairs and some not so serious, like sport and gaming-related fiction. Consider this website my live portfolio. I'm always adding to it with links to articles published elsewhere and other original news pieces and features
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