Laos Establishes Mechanism for Cyberbullying Complaints
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES Wed, September 9, 2020 Authorities in Laos have set up a new mechanism for dealing with cyberbullying and online harassment following an increase in […]
Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Ambition Angers Japan: Minister
BY HERU ANDRIYANTO JAKARTA GLOBE MON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 JAKARTA – Indonesia is taking a huge leap into electric vehicle industry and has appealed for technological support from China and […]
Laos and China Form Joint Power Grid Company
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES Mon, September 7, 2020 Electricite du Laos state enterprise and China Southern Power Grid have signed an agreement to jointly establish a new venture […]
Cambodia Plans Controversial New Internet Firewall
By Jasmina Yap THE LAOTIAN TIMES, Thu, September 3, 2020 Cambodian browses the internet at a local cafe (Photo: Vanna) PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has laid plans to route its […]
Indonesia’s ‘Merah Putih’ vaccine candidate to be ready for production mid 2021: Jokowi
Ivany Atina Arbi The Jakarta Post Tue, September 1, 2020 A scientist works inside the research room for the Merah Putih vaccine candidate at state-owned pharmaceutical holding company PT Bio […]
Lao Telecom Launches 5G Network in Laos
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES, Wed, September 2, 2020 VIENTIANE – Lao Telecommunications (Lao Telecom) has officially launched its 5G network, the first of its kind for Laos.
Malaysian scientist wins prestigious Asean-US Science Prize for Women 2020
BY R. LOHESWAR MALAY MAIL Tue, September 1, 2020 Dr Chan was credited for her research on the foot, hand and mouth disease that resulted in a vaccine to combat […]
Cambodia Banteay Meanchey solar-energy project awarded
Thou Vireak THE PHNOM PENH PODT Fri, August 27, 2020 The government is currently developing 450MW in solar energy capacity, of which 180MW have been connected to the national grid. […]
Up in smoke: Indonesia Agriculture Ministry to revoke marijuana’s designation as ‘medicinal plant’
Alya Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post Sat, August 29, 2020 The Agriculture Ministry will revise a 2020 ministerial decree that lists marijuana as a “medicinal plant” under the ministry’s supervision. Photo: […]
