Myanmar’s Anti-Regime Protesters Urge Asian Counterparts to Unite for General Strike
By The Irrawaddy Sat, February 27, 2021 Tens of thousands of protesters take part in a huge sit-in protest against the military regime on Feb. 22, 2021, in the “22222” […]
China’s UN envoy calls for Myanmar dialogue
, Mizzima Sat, February 27, 2021 A Chinese envoy to the United Nations has called on all parties in Myanmar to handle differences through dialogue and consultation, Xinhua reports. “We […]
Japan provides nearly $3 million to MRC
KHMER TIMES Sat, February 27, 2021 The MRC is on top of any issues related to the Mekong, such as low water levels. KT/ Siv Channa PHNOM PENH – The […]
Cambodia authorities and UN experts clash on Tompun-Choeung Ek wetlands development
Ben Sokhean Khmer Times Fri, February 26, 2021 Morning glory farmers row their boats along Boeng Choeung Ek lake yesterday. KT/Pann Rachana PHNOM PENH – The Ministry of Environment and […]
Pandemic-era whirlwind diplomacy moves needle in ASEAN
Dian Septiari The Jakarta Post Fri, February 26, 2021 Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi talks with U Wunna Maung Lwin (right), whom the Myanmar military regime has appointed foreign minister, […]
Anger in Indonesia as graft suspects, lawmakers’ families get vaccinated
Marchio Irfan Gorbiano The Jakarta Post Sat, February 27, 2021 Medical workers undergo mass COVID-19 vaccination drive at Istora Senayan indoor stadium in Jakarta on Feb. 4, 2021. The government […]
Lawmakers in Thailand Promoting Cannabis as a Cash Crop for Farmers
CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES Mon, February 22, 2021 BANGKOK — Lawmakers in Thailand are promoting cannabis as a cash crop for the country’s farmers as another source of income, […]
Myanmar Anti-Coup Protestors Get Creative with Thanakha in Fresh Protests
By The Irrawaddy Thu, February 25, 2021 Anti-regime protesters in Mandalay use thanakha as part of the campaign. / The Irrawaddy Myanmar’s anti-coup protesters on Thursday are getting creative with […]
Vietnam commits broader role in ASEAN environment protection 2021
Duy Nguyen THE HANOI TIMES Thu, February 25, 2021 Vietnam pledges to engage more in ASEAN joint efforts in environment protection. Photo: Wason Wanichakorn/ Greenpeace HANOI – The country has […]
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