‘I Live and Breathe Thai:’ Expat Volunteers Provide COVID-19 Aid
By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer Khaosod English Thu, July 15, 2021 Greg Lange (left) and Friso Poldervaart (right). BANGKOK — A Bangkok-based foundation set up last year to alleviate […]
Indonesian Icons: Tempeh the superfood and a link to Indonesia’s past
Vania Evan The Jakarta Post Tue, July 13, 2021 Time for tempeh: Tempeh is a fermented soy-based protein with a high nutritional profile, a celebrated staple that first emerged in […]
SINGAPORE – Temasek portfolio reaches record high S$381 billion
Anna Maria Romero The Independent SG Wed, July 14, 2021 Temasek is now the 12th largest sovereign wealth fund around the globe. SINGAPORE – In its annual report, released […]
Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy set to sign in 2021
Ngoc Mai Hanoi Times Tue, July 13, 2021 Bilateral trade turnover saw an impressive 40% growth in the first five months of 2021. HANOI – Vietnam and Australia express strong […]
Malaysian baker turns marble cakes into works of art
Malay Mail Tue, July13, 2021 Marble cakes featuring scenery, a woman and a cat made by Aftisa Ahmad Fahmy are seen at her home in Kampung Belukar, Panji July 13, […]
2,000-year-old artifacts uncovered at Sepon Mine
LAOS By The Laotian Times Mon, July 12, 2021 Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon mine has unearthed artifacts dated to approximately 2,000 years ago within the Sepon mine […]
CAMBODIA – “I don’t know where to go”. Heartbreak as 700 families in floating houses ordered out in 7 days
Son Minea Khmer Times June 3, 2021 Phnom Penh City Hall set a one-week deadline for people who live in floating houses along the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers […]
Laos to Release 58 Million Fish into Natural Water Sources this Year
By Phayboune Thanabouasy THE LOATIAN TIMES, Fri, July 9, 2021 Villagers release fish into natural water sources (Photo: Lao National Radio) Authorities have prepared 58 million fish for release into […]
Laos and Russia Agree to Strengthen Ties and Expand Cooperation
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES Thu, July 8, 2021 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov with Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith. Foreign ministers from Laos and Russia have agreed that […]
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