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 […]
Samsung plans to shift Chinese PC production to Vietnam: Nikkei
Hai Yen THE HANOI TIMES Tue, Aug 4, 2020 The move is expected to help the South Korean tech giant to stay competitive. HANOI – Samsung Electronics will end Chinese personal […]
Enough with your claim, Sabah undeniably part of Malaysia, former chief minister Musa tells Manila
FMT Reporters FREE MALAYSIA TODAY Sat, August 1, 2020 KOTA KINABALU: Former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman has told the Philippines to back off from continuing its claim over the […]
Indonesia Pollster Says Political Dynasty Divided into Two: Predatory and Benevolent
BUDIARTI UTAMI PUTRI TEMPO.CO July 31, 2020 JAKARTA – The executive director of Indonesian pollster Indikator Politik, Burhanuddin Muhtadi, said historically political dynasty can be divided into two types: the predatory and […]
Laos Pushes Ahead Luang Prabang Dam on Mekong River
By CTN News Chiang Rai Times July 2, 2020 Laos is pushing ahead with the Luang Prabang dam hydropower project on the Mekong River, despite reservations aired by neighbouring countries. […]
Mekong River Commission sees ‘Critical Situation’ as reverse Mekong flow into Tonle Sap delayed
KHMER TIMES Wed, July 29, 2020 The Mekong River Commission (MRC) warned Tuesday that the delayed reversal of the Tonle Sap River could adversely affect fish spawning and agricultural production.
Thai Firm Keen to Construct ASEAN’s Largest Wind Farm in Laos
By Jasmina Yap THE LAOTIAN TIMES Wed, July 29, 2020 VIENTIANE – Thai energy giant BCPG Public Company has announced plans to develop ASEAN’s largest wind farm in Laos, capitalizing […]
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