Posters commemorating the ’88 Popular Uprising in Myanmar
The Irrawaddy Thu, August 6, 2020 (Photo: Htet Wai / The Irrawaddy) YANGON – Posters commemorating the ’88 Popular Uprising are erected in downtown Yangon on Wednesday ahead of the […]
Meet Rusameekae, Thailand’s Half-Black LGBT Star
By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich Khaosod English Thu, August 6, 2020 Rusameekae Fagerlund. Photo: Rusameekae / Facebook and Instagram BANGKOK — “I’ve never seen a negro toot!” a market stall lady shouted […]
Thailand 2020 military conscription draft
The Thaiger Thu, Aug 6, 2020 2020 military conscription draft, some of the potential soldiers looks better than others..
Herbal medicine, drinks can’t cure COVID-19: Indonesia Health Ministry
Dyaning Pangestika The Jakarta Post Thu, August 6, 2020 Photo: Indonesia.go.id JAKARTA – The Health Ministry has reaffirmed that herbal medicine and jamu (traditional herbal drink) cannot be used to […]
Researchers nearly finished with clinical trials for COVID-19 herbal medicines
The Jakarta Post Tue, August 4, 2020 An Indonesian research team is conducting clinical trials for two herbal medicines intended to help boost people’s immune systems – Photo: The Jakarta […]
Central Java’s Mount Prau reopens to hikers
The Jakarta Post Tue, August 4, 2020 Mount Prau in Central Java – Photo: The Jakarta Post The hiking trail on Mount Prau in Central Java is now open to […]
Myanmar OKs Venture With Japan’s AEON to Build Country’s Biggest Mall in Yangon
By Zaw Zaw Htwe THE IRRAWADDY, Wed, August 5, 2020 An architectural model of the planned AEON Mall in Yangon’s Dagon Seikan Township YANGON—The Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) has approved […]
Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries tells Kraft Heinz to withdraw misguided negative campaign, ‘palm oil-free’ claims
MALAY MAIL Wed, Aug 5, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR – The Secretariat of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) is asking American food company Kraft Heinz Company to withdraw […]
Asian Food Network website now available in Indonesian, Malay
The Jakarta Post Wed, August 5, 2020 ‘Ayam penyet’ (smashed fried chicken). (Courtesy of/Asian Food Network) The Asian Food Network television channel has announced that its website now features the […]
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