Recruits needed for Laos-China railway training programmes
VIENTIANE, May 27, 2020, Vientiane Times. The operators of the Laos-China railway are seeking candidates…
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Johor govt urges employers to register with Socso for foreign worker screening
JOHOR BARU, May 27, 2020, Malay Mail. The Johor government has urged employers to register…
Vietnam prepares to resume select international flights
HANOI, May 27, 2020, VN Express. The Transport Ministry has asked civil aviation authorities to…
Myanmar to borrow $200M from World Bank to assist farmers
NAY PYI TAW, May 27, 2020, Irrawaddy. Myanmar’s government plans to obtain US$200 million (280.45…
Migrant workers important to Singapore economy: Business and trade groups
SINGAPORE, May 27, 2020, ST. In coordinated statements on Wednesday (May 27), business groups and…
Philippine capital Metro Manila mayors back shift to general community quarantine regime on June 1
MANILA, May 27, 2020, PhilStar. The 17 mayors of the National Capital Region, members of…
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong’s future
WASHINGTON D.C., May 27, 2020, AFP. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong…
Thai govt to consider joining Asia-Pacific trade pact CPTPP in a month
BANGKOK, May 26, 2020, Bangkok Post. The cabinet has agreed to set up a committee…
Pilot of crashed PIA jet ignored warnings thrice: Report
KARACHI, May 26, 2020, Pakistan Today. The pilot of the ill-fated Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)…
China’s military promises to uphold ‘national sovereignty’ as more Hong Kong protests expected
HONG KONG, May 26, 2020, CNN. China’s top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized…
In Malaysia no more ‘four people per vehicle’ limit starting May 27
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26, 2020, Malay Mail. The government has announced that they are lifting…
More ethnic armed groups enlist in coronavirus fight in Myanmar
NAY PYI TAW, May 26, 2020, Myanmar Times. More ethnic armed groups are joining the…