Xi Says China Doesn’t Bully Other Countries: Myanmar’s People Know Better
By The Irrawaddy Wed, July 07, 2021 Anti-coup protesters hold placards outside the Chinese Embassy in Yangon. / The Irrawaddy “We have never bullied, oppressed, or subjugated the people of […]
Cambodia culture ministry looks into Thai replica of Angkor Wat
Lay Samean THE PHNOM PENH POST Tue, July 06, 2021 A replica of the Angkor Wat temple being constructed in Thailand’s Buri Ram province. Facebook The Ministry of Culture and […]
Myanmar Junta Sanctions ‘Inappropriate’ Says China
By The Irrawaddy Tue, July 6, 2021 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) and army chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyitaw in January 2021. / The Irrawaddy China’s […]
Malaysian artiste Alena Murang wins two UK awards for music video celebrating Sarawakian culture
BY MELANIE CHALIL MALAY MAIL Mon, July 05, 2021 The sape tune is inspired by Alena’s ancestor who was a warrior. — Picture via Instagram PETALING JAYA – Sarawakian singer-songwriter […]
VIETNAM – Hanoi to adorn streets with mural-paintings on Covid-19 prevention
Jenna Duong – Khanh Huy HANOI TIMES Sun, July 04, 2021 Facing the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, which is considered the most serious ever in Vietnam, Hanoians have […]
VIETNAM – Khau Vai Love Market becomes National Intangible Cultural Heritage
Jenna Duong HANOI TIMES Sat, July 3, 2021 The market, the biggest festival of the northwestern mountain tribes, is expected to attract more tourists after the Covid-19 pandemic. KHAU VAI […]
Myanmar’s LGBTIQ Community Faces Death and Torture From Junta
By The Irrawaddy Thu, July 01, 2021 An LGBTIQ group participating in an anti-coup protest in Yangon on Feb. 14. / CJ At least 12 LGBTIQ community members have been […]
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