Myanmar’s Ethnic political parties harbour concerns over China’s role
By Mizzima Thu January 23, 2020 The Union Election Commission held a coordination meeting with political parties with the aim to successfully organize the 2020 General Election, at the UEC […]
Indonesia, once regional model, falls further behind Malaysia in democracy rankings
Karina M. Tehusijarana The Jakarta Post Wed, January 22, 2020 Students protest against the planned revision of the Criminal Code and the revision of the Corruption Eradication Commission Law in front […]
Blackout lacks ‘substance, procedures’: Indonesia president Jokowi sued over govt-imposed internet ban in Papua
Marchio Irfan Gorbiano The Jakarta Post Wed, January 22, 2020 In solidarity: An activist holds up a poster during a demonstration in Jakarta on Aug. 23, 2019 to protest an […]
Natuna Conflict: DPR Says Indonesia Must Lobby Neighbors
TEMPO.CO Tue, January 21, 2020 JAKARTA, Indonesia – The House of Representatives’ Commission I suggested the government make a diplomatic breakthrough in dealing with tensions with China in Natuna waters. DPR […]
Taiwan’s foreign ministry rejects Beijing-Myanmar joint statement over sovereignty
By Mizzima Mon, January 20, 2020 MOFA spokeswoman Joanne Ou. Photo: mofa.gov.tw TAIPEI – Taiwan’s foreign ministry on Sunday pushed back against a joint statement between Beijing and Myanmar that […]
Myanmar panel finds war crimes committed in Rakhine but no genocidal intent
Nyan Lynn Aung Th Myanmar Times Mon, January 20, 2020 Senior Philippine diplomat Rosario Manalo hands over the panel report to State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Photo: Press […]
Myanmar, China Sign Dozens of Deals on BRI Projects, Cooperation During Xi’s Visit
By NAN LWIN The Irrawaddy Sat, January 18, 2020 Myanmar State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a signing ceremony in Naypyitaw on […]
Myanmar, China mark 70th anniversary diplomatic relations
Mizzima Sat January 18, 2020 NAWPYITAW – Myanmar, China mark 70th anniversary diplomatic relations, launch bilateral cultural, tourism year http://www.mizzima.com/
Another two politicians want Malaysia PM Mahathir to give up office
DAP MP and party’s Kelantan chairman want quick decision on Prime Minister’s departure Veronica Cordoba The Independent (S’pore) January 18, 2020 From: THE INDEPENDENT (SINGAPORE) Sat, January 18, 2020 KUALA […]
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