A new Israeli Financial Development grant launched in Myanmar
By Mizzima Fri, 27 November 2020 The Embassy of Israel in Myanmar’ development program by MASHAV – Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, launched a grant new Israeli Financial Development […]
Sweden closing embassy in Cambodia at the end of next year
Taing Rinith / Khmer Times Fri, November 27, 2020 PHNOM PENH – Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs today announced that the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh will close its […]
INDONESIA – The House Drops a Bill That Will Require Indonesians to Turn in Gay Family Members
BY :JAKARTA GLOBE TUE, NOVEMBER 24, 2020 Nurul Arifin, left, a legislator from Golkar Party, chat with her colleagues in a plenary meeting at the House of Representatives in Jakarta […]
Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties Cautiously Optimistic About Outreach From Victorious NLD
By Nan Lwin Hnin Pwint THE IRRAWADDY Wed, November 25, 2020 State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and ethnic leaders at the 21st Century Panglong peace conference. / Htet […]
Apec 2020 concludes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on a high note
BERNAMA THE MALAY MAIL Sat, November 21, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR – The Apec 2020 ended on a high note on Nov 20, with the adoption of the Apec Putrajaya Vision […]
INDONESIA – Twenty-two years on, families of Semanggi victims grasping at straws in search for justice
Budi Sutrisno The Jakarta Post November 14, 2020 Maria Catarina Sumarsih holds an umbrella during the 536th Kamisan, a weekly silent protest in front of the State Palace in Jakarta, […]
Dynastic political showdown rocks one of Indonesia’s fastest-growing cities
Marchio Irfan Gorbiano The Jakarta Post Wed, November 18, 2020 Mayoral candidate Muhamad and his running mate Rahayu Saraswati Djojohadikusumo arrive at the South Tangerang General Elections office on […]
US lawmakers’ calls for more sanctions rebuffed by Cambodia
Niem Chheng THE PHNOM PENH POST Wed, November 18, 2020 The lawmakers urge Pompeo to work with Department of Treasury to impose targeted sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act. Photo […]
Official Results Show Another Election Landslide for Myanmar’s Ruling NLD
The Irrawaddy Mon, November 16, 2020 NLD supporters celebrate the party’s victory at its headquarters in Yangon on Nov. 8 as initial vote counts showed it leading other parties. / […]
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