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 […]
Is Malaysia state Perak forest land being sold to political cronies, asks politician
Predeep Nambiar FREE MALAYSIA TODAY Mon, September 7, 2020 Hamidah Osman claimed the Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve, was among the sites which has been earmarked for logging and forest farming […]
Malaysia Mistake – DBKL issues reminder after Chinese billboard goes up by mistake
FMT Reporters FreeMalaysia Today Sun, September 6, 2020 An advertisement in Chinese was mistakenly displayed on a billboard in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. (DBKL Facebook) PETALING JAYA: An advertising billboard in […]
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