INDONESIA – PDI-P fires members who refuse to back Jokowi’s son-in-law for Medan mayor
Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Wed, September 2, 2020 MEDAN – The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has sacked members who have refused to support the nomination of […]
Indonesia’s ‘Merah Putih’ vaccine candidate to be ready for production mid 2021: Jokowi
Ivany Atina Arbi The Jakarta Post Tue, September 1, 2020 A scientist works inside the research room for the Merah Putih vaccine candidate at state-owned pharmaceutical holding company PT Bio […]
Lao Telecom Launches 5G Network in Laos
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES, Wed, September 2, 2020 VIENTIANE – Lao Telecommunications (Lao Telecom) has officially launched its 5G network, the first of its kind for Laos.
Indonesia President Jokowi expresses hope for stronger, mutually beneficial ties with China
Moch. Fiqih Prawira Adjie The Jakarta Post Tue, September 1, 2020 JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed his hope for a stronger relationship with China during a […]
Popular Kachin Party Calls for Abolition of China-Backed Dam in Myanmar in Election Policy Platform
By Nan Lwin THE IRRAWADDY, Mon, August 31, 2020 Graffiti opposing the Myitsone Dam is seen on a rock at the project site near Myitkyina, the capital YANGON—A popular Kachin […]
Heartbreak of Malaysian hero in 1975 Japanese Red Army hostage crisis
Frankie D’Cruz FREE MALAYSIA TODAY Mon, August 31, 2020 While hero Sukdave Singh values the pewter plaque for bravery, he feels neglected by the authorities. (Denne Singh pic). KUALA LUMPUR: […]
Criminalization to Indonesia Indigenous Leader happens again
Mina Susana Setra JAKARTA, Aug 26 – Criminalization to Indigenous Leader happen again today in Indonesia! Effendi Buhing, the Chief of Dayak Tomun in Kinipan-Lamandau, Central Kalimantan, was taken by […]
COVID-19: Indonesia Ombudsman slams govt for ‘focusing too much on economic recovery’
The Jakarta Post Mon, August 31, 2020 JAKARTA – The Indonesian Ombudsman has lambasted the government for prioritizing the economic recovery over public health in dealing with the double crisis […]
After many faded hopes, Oil and Gas exploration in Cambodia revitalised with PetroVietnam subsidiary set to drill in October for KrisEnergy
KHMER TIMES, Sun, August 30, 2020 The rig PV DRILLING II will commence a 100-day drilling campaign in Việt Nam from September 2020. Photo courtesy of PV Drilling PHNOM PENH […]
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