Berkarya infighting narrows space for opposition in Indonesia’s politics
Margareth S. Aritonang The Jakarta Post Sat, August 8, 2020 JAKARTA – One of Indonesia’s newest political parties has emerged from an internal leadership struggle with a clear victor: a […]
On This Day – The Day Burma (Now Myanmar) Gen. Aung San Left in Search of an Ally against the British
By Wei Yan Aung The Irrawaddy Sat, August 8, 2019 Gen. Aung San YANGON—Seventy-nine years ago today, General Aung San set off for Amoy, China (also known as Xiamen), taking […]
The Day Myanmar Fought for Democracy
By Wei Yan Aung THE IRRAWADDYAung 8 August 2019 Exactly 31 years ago, a democratic uprising took off in Rangoon that would sweep the country but end with a bloody […]
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..
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