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 […]
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