MORNING NEWS BRIEF [MARCH 10, 2021]

HOT NEWS

1. The EU slammed the UK and the U.S. for vaccines nationalism by banning the export of vaccines and vaccine components produced within their territory. Source: Deutsche Welle
2. Biden’s administration is conducting a strategic review of their policy toward North Korea which is expected to be completed within a month. Source: Reuters 
3. Russia announced the country will initiate 23 joint international events in 2021, including 6 drills with Central Asian states focusing on anti-terrorism exercise. Source: TASS

WORLD

1. The U.S., Japan, India, and Australia will hold the first ever leader-level video conference meeting to discuss China’s rising military and economic power. Source: The Straits Times 
2. Irish Foreign Minister informed Iran of the fundamental changes in U.S. foreign policy toward JCPOA, highlighting the opportunity to revive the nuclear deal for the better. Source: Tehran Times 
3. The Pentagon approved the request to deploy national guard troops at the Capitol for two more months stemming from potential threats by the U.S. domestic extremist groups. Source: Sputnik

REGIONS

1. Singapore and Indonesia virtually ratified the bilateral investment that would provide additional protection for investors of both countries. Source: The Straits Times
2. Chinese President Xi called for the coordination of capacity building and combat readiness of the nation’s military as China’s security has entered a high risk phase. Source: Sputnik
3. Another NLD official Zaw Myat Linn, who was a member of the dissolved upper house, died while being taken in custody by the Myanmar’s military. Source: CNA

CAMBODIA

1. Singapore and Indonesia virtually ratified the bilateral investment that would provide additional protection for investors of both countries. Source: The Straits Times
2. Chinese President Xi called for the coordination of capacity building and combat readiness of the nation’s military as China’s security has entered a high risk phase. Source: Sputnik
3. Another NLD official Zaw Myat Linn, who was a member of the dissolved upper house, died while being taken in custody by the Myanmar’s military. Source: CNA