Malaysia students’ Covid-19 herbal mask, oil win big at innovation awards
By Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan NEW STRAITS TIMES Tue, September 22, 2020 The Gold and Diamond winning team. (L-R): Senior Assistant (Student Affairs) Selvam Myandy; Deputy Headmaster Sathiavani Govindasamy; Gautam Reddy […]
Indonesia Solar start-up Xurya becomes first recipient of Southeast Asian green fund
Norman Harsono The Jakarta Post Wed, September 16, 2020 A solar PV installation by solar start-up Xurya above Plaza Indonesia shopping mall in Central Jakarta is pictured at an unspecified […]
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 […]
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