Let Them Eat Cakes: Thai Politics Satirized One Layer at a Time
By Khaosod English Wed, July 1, 2020 The “#SaveThailand” cake, made by JJ Jub Matheson. Photos: JJ Jub Matheson / Facebook NEW YORK — Photos of a multilayered cake showing […]
Laos Further Relaxes Covid-19 Prevention Measures
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LOATIAN TIMES Wed, July 1, 2020 VIENTIANE – A new government notice issued yesterday allows for the further easing of certain restrictions and Covid-19 prevention measures.
Malaysia Bumiputera ICT group claims being sidelined by Putrajaya, MySejahtera app developed by foreigners
BY AZRIL ANNUAR MALAY MAIL Wed, July 1, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR ― A group of Bumiputera information and communications technology (ICT) companies have accused Putrajaya of sidelining them, allegedly favouring […]
Myanmar group highlights risks at China-backed projects
Thiha Ko KoChan Mya Htwe The Myanmar Times Tue, June 30, 2020 YANGON – The Sandhi Governance Institute, a civil society group that observes local projects, has flagged “risky conditions” […]
Experts warn against complacency as foreign companies plan relocation to Indonesia
Mardika Parama The Jakarta Post Wed, July 1, 2020 JAKARTA – Business associations and experts have welcomed the government’s announcement on the relocation of foreign-owned production facilities to Indonesia, a […]
Video of ‘kidnap and wed’ practice on Indonesia’s Sumba Island angers minister
Nina Loasana The Jakarta Post Wed, July 1, 2020 Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga (left) holds a flower bouquet with her predecessor Yohanna Yembise in 2019. (Courtesy […]
Proposed Cambodia Koh Kong dam one step closer
Thou Vireak THE PHNOM PENH POST Mon, June 29, 2020 The Russey Chrum Krom hydropower dam produces 338MW. CHINA HUADIAN CORP LTD PHNOM PENH – A proposed 150MW hydropower project […]
Malaysia opposition PKR bans senior leaders from speaking to FMT
FMT Reporters Free Malayia Today Tue, June 30, 2020 The move is seen as the party’s way of telling the media outlet that it has not been ‘friendly’, sources say.If […]
Indonesia, 8 IORA countries form working group to protect fisheries sector
The Jakarta Post Wed, June 24, 2020 Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi (11th left) poses with her counterparts during the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers […]
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