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: […]
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 […]
Myanmar Amends Privacy Law to Protect Citizens From State Intrusion
By San Yamin Aung THE IRRAWADDY, Thu, August 27, 2020 Lawmakers attend the Union Parliament in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyitaw, on Jan. 27, 2020. / Htet Wai / The Irrawaddy YANGON—Amendments […]
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