ASEAN Flag-Raising ceremony on the occasion of the ASEAN Day 2020 in London
LONDON, Aug 7 – On 7 August 2020, Asean Ambasadors/High Commissioners to the UK, attended the ASEAN Flag-Raising Ceremony on the occasion of the anniversary of the establishment of the […]
South China Sea-related notes verbales might deal huge blow to China’s prestige: Thayer
Linh Pham THE HANOI TIMES Aug06, 2020 Notes verbales, unsigned formal diplomatic communication, would largely ruin China’s legal position. HANOI – The importance of Malaysia’s notes verbales, and those filed […]
Dems, PDI-P discuss cooperation in upcoming Indonesia regional elections
Ghina Ghaliya The Jakarta Post Fri, August 7, 2020 House of Representatives speaker and Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) executive Puan Maharani (second left) and Democratic Party chairman Agus […]
Berkarya infighting narrows space for opposition in Indonesia’s politics
Margareth S. Aritonang The Jakarta Post Sat, August 8, 2020 JAKARTA – One of Indonesia’s newest political parties has emerged from an internal leadership struggle with a clear victor: a […]
On This Day – The Day Burma (Now Myanmar) Gen. Aung San Left in Search of an Ally against the British
By Wei Yan Aung The Irrawaddy Sat, August 8, 2019 Gen. Aung San YANGON—Seventy-nine years ago today, General Aung San set off for Amoy, China (also known as Xiamen), taking […]
The Day Myanmar Fought for Democracy
By Wei Yan Aung THE IRRAWADDYAung 8 August 2019 Exactly 31 years ago, a democratic uprising took off in Rangoon that would sweep the country but end with a bloody […]
Hanoi to host cultural events to mark 1010th anniversary of its foundation
Nhat Minh THE HANOI TIMES Fri, Aug 7, 2020 Hanoi will host a series of cultural activities to mark 1010 years of Thang Long – Hanoi. Photo: daidoanket HANOI – […]
Former Malaysia PMDr Mahathir announces new ‘independent’ Malay party
BY DANIAL DZULKIFLY MALAY MAIL Fri, Aug 7, 2020 Dr Mahathir said the party, which has yet to be named, would be referred to as ‘Bebas’ for now. — Picture […]
Many Indonesians fed up with political dynasties: ‘Kompas’ survey
Ivany Atina Arbi The Jakarta Post Tue, August 4, 2020 JAKARTA – Many Indonesians are fed up with Indonesia’s thriving political dynasties, a recent survey by the Research and Development Department […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thailand’s Cabinet Approve in Principle that People Can Grow Marijuana
CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES Wed, August 5, 2020 BANGKOK – Thailand’s Government has approved in principle a Health Ministry proposal to amend the Narcotics Act to allow patients, medical […]
