Cambodia-UK trade still alive after Brexit: Ministry of Commerce
Chea Vannak / Khmer Times Fri, February 7, 2020 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Trade relation between Cambodia and the United Kingdom will improve in the future, said a senior official […]
Malaysia hoping for 40% rise in palm oil imports by Pakistan, says Kok
Robin Augustin Free Malaysia Today Fri, February 7, 2020 Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok says the edible oils market is expanding in Pakistan, which has a population of over 200 […]
In vino veritas: Bali governor issues new decree to promote traditional liquor
The Jakarta Post Thu, February 6, 2020 Arak Bali (L) and Brem (R), Balinese traditional liquors, are produced by Bali Dewi Sri. The products have long been sold in Bali […]
UN Security Council Fails to Agree on Statement Urging Myanmar to Follow ICJ Measures in Genocide Case
By The Irrawaddy Wed, February 5, 2020 YANGON, Myanmar —The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday failed to agree on a statement calling on Myanmar to follow the International Court […]
Myanmar opium cultivation drops, farmers not happy
Ei Ei Toe Lwin The Myanmar Times Tue, Feb 4, 2020 An opium plantation seen in Shan State. Photo: The Myanmar Times Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar declined by 11 […]
Indonesia startup unveils working prototype of flying taxi
The Jakarta Post Tue, February 4, 2020 A Frogs air taxi prototype from UMG Idealab. (UMG Idealab website/-) JAKARTA, Indonesia – Venture capital firm UMG Idealab Indonesia recently unveiled to […]
Conservative Indonesia province Aceh proposes cannabis legalization
Hotli Simanjuntak and Ardila Syakriah The Jakarta Post Mon, February 3, 2020 Despite being banned under Indonesian law, marijuana cultivation remains widespread in Aceh, where the plant is used for […]
‘Don’t overreact’: Chinese envoy in Jakarta responds to Indonesia’s travel ban amid virus spread
Dian Septiari The Jakarta Post Tue, February 4, 2020 Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Xiao Qian speaks to the media on Tuesday. He warned Indonesia that its “overreaction” in trying to […]
Cambodia towns set for Unesco’s Creative City Network
Khorn Savi The Phnom Penh Post Mon, February 3, 2020 A view of Battambang town (above), which consists of more than 800 historic Khmer and colonial-era buildings. This makes it […]
Cambodia has high hopes over UK trade privilege retention
Chhut Bunthoeun / Khmer Times Tue,February 4, 2020 Heather Wheeler, centre left, UK Minister, Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Asia and the Pacific, faces Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak […]
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