Popular Kachin Party Calls for Abolition of China-Backed Dam in Myanmar in Election Policy Platform
By Nan Lwin THE IRRAWADDY, Mon, August 31, 2020 Graffiti opposing the Myitsone Dam is seen on a rock at the project site near Myitkyina, the capital YANGON—A popular Kachin […]
PKS backs Indonesia VP Ma’ruf’s daughter over Prabowo’s niece for South Tangerang mayoral race
The Jakarta Post Sun, August 30, 2020 JAKARTA – The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has nominated the daughter of Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, Siti Nur Azizah, and Ruhama Ben to […]
PDI-P recommends Indonesia VP Ma’ruf Amin grandson as deputy regent candidate in West Java
Ghina Ghaliya The Jakarta Post Sat, August 29, 2020 JAKARTA – The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has recommended Vice President Ma’ruf Amin’s grandson, Adly Fairuz, as a […]
Action plan for CLMV 2021-2022 approves bolstering economic growth
Sok Chan Khmer Times Sat, August 29, 2020 Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak led the delegation to attend the Asean Economic Ministerial Summit. Supplied The 12th Asean Economic Ministerial Meeting has […]
Myanmar’s Ruling NLD Rejects Calls to Ditch Muslim Candidate
By Myat Pyae Phyo THE IRRAWADY Fri, August 28, 2020 Daw Win Mya Mya at her home in Mandalay. / The Irrawaddy MANDALAY — The National League for Democracy (NLD) […]
Thai Prime Minister Issues Warning as his Facebook Crackdown Continue
CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES Thu, August 27, 2020 BANGKOK – Thailand’s Prime Minister Wednesday issued his sternest warning yet to anti-government protesters seeking his resignation. Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha said […]
Vietnam-India advance comprehensive strategic partnership
Linh Pham THE HANOI TIMES THU, AUGUST 27, 2020 Vietnam’s Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Indian counterpart Dr. S. Jaishankar. Photo: MOFA HANOI – Vietnam is considered […]
Indonesia Calls for Protection of ‘Critical Infrastructure’ from Cyber Attacks
BY :THE JAKARTA GLOBE THU, AUGUST 27, 2020 Indonesian Ambassador to the United Nations Dian Triansyah Djani, the current president of the Security Council. NEW YORK – Indonesia, the current […]
Cyber Attacks against Civilian Facilities Unacceptable at All Times: ICRC
BY :THE JAKARTA GLOBE THU, AUGUST 27, 2020 ICRC President Peter Maurer (Photo Courtesy of the ICRC) NEW YORK – The International Committee of the Red Cross acknowledged “the real […]
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