Myanmar Ruling Party Supporters Hit the Road in Yangon
THE IRRAWADDY Wed, September 9, 2020 · National League for Democracy supporters drive through Yangon in cars decorated with the party’s logo and NLD chairperson Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s […]
Laos Establishes Mechanism for Cyberbullying Complaints
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES Wed, September 9, 2020 Authorities in Laos have set up a new mechanism for dealing with cyberbullying and online harassment following an increase in […]
Dog Meat Trade a Serious Business in Vientiane
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES Wed, September 9, 2020 The dog meat trade remains steady in Laos, with the illegal capture of domestic dogs becoming a serious issue […]
In Indonesia, one political dynasty makes way for another as Kediri prepares to vote
Asip Hasani The Jakarta Post Tue, September 8, 2020 The head of the General Elections Commission’s (KPU) Kediri chapter, Ninik Sunarmi (right), leads a virtual inauguration ceremony for the voting […]
Myanmar’s Election Season in Full Swing
THE IRRAWADDY Tue, September 8, 2020 NAYPYITAW – Myanmar’s political parties launched their campaigns for November’s election on Tuesday, which marked the beginning of the official campaign period.
First Khmer woman to pass out of West Point
Raksmey Hong THE PHNOM PENH POST September 2020 Sithyka is the first and only female Cambodian to graduate from West Point. Photo supplied The life of a soldier certainly isn’t […]
Morning Market Demolition Draws Public Ire in Laos’ capital Vientiane
By Phayboune Thanabouasy THE LAOTIAN TIMES Tue, September 8, 2020 The original Morning Market building in Vientiane Capital has been slated for demolition, however the public has taken to social […]
Myanmar Hires German Firm to Oversee Bidding in Initial Phase of China-Backed New Yangon City
By Nan Lwin THE IRRAWADDY Mon September 7, 2020 YANGON—The Myanmar government has awarded a contract to German consulting firm Roland Berger to oversee a so-called “Swiss challenge” tendering process […]
Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Ambition Angers Japan: Minister
BY HERU ANDRIYANTO JAKARTA GLOBE MON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 JAKARTA – Indonesia is taking a huge leap into electric vehicle industry and has appealed for technological support from China and […]
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