China’s UN envoy calls for Myanmar dialogue
, Mizzima Sat, February 27, 2021 A Chinese envoy to the United Nations has called on all parties in Myanmar to handle differences through dialogue and consultation, Xinhua reports. “We […]
Japan provides nearly $3 million to MRC
KHMER TIMES Sat, February 27, 2021 The MRC is on top of any issues related to the Mekong, such as low water levels. KT/ Siv Channa PHNOM PENH – The […]
Cambodia authorities and UN experts clash on Tompun-Choeung Ek wetlands development
Ben Sokhean Khmer Times Fri, February 26, 2021 Morning glory farmers row their boats along Boeng Choeung Ek lake yesterday. KT/Pann Rachana PHNOM PENH – The Ministry of Environment and […]
Pandemic-era whirlwind diplomacy moves needle in ASEAN
Dian Septiari The Jakarta Post Fri, February 26, 2021 Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi talks with U Wunna Maung Lwin (right), whom the Myanmar military regime has appointed foreign minister, […]
Anger in Indonesia as graft suspects, lawmakers’ families get vaccinated
Marchio Irfan Gorbiano The Jakarta Post Sat, February 27, 2021 Medical workers undergo mass COVID-19 vaccination drive at Istora Senayan indoor stadium in Jakarta on Feb. 4, 2021. The government […]
Lawmakers in Thailand Promoting Cannabis as a Cash Crop for Farmers
CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES Mon, February 22, 2021 BANGKOK — Lawmakers in Thailand are promoting cannabis as a cash crop for the country’s farmers as another source of income, […]
Indonesia to form ‘world’s largest’ geothermal holding firm
Norman Harsono The Jakarta Post Fri, February 26, 2021 Steam rises from a chimney on Jan. 13, 2020 at PT Geo Dipa Energi’s geothermal power plant in the Dieng working […]
Boosting tourism from India to Cambodia discussed with envoy
Sok Chan / Khmer Times February 26, 2021 Devyani Khobragade (centre), Indian Ambassador to Cambodia, Dr Thourn Sinan, chairman of PATA Cambodia (to the left of the ambassador) and PATA […]
Cambodia-Thailand trade continues contraction
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Fri, February 26, 2021 Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand has started early 2021 on a downward note with contraction continuing as the impact of […]
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