Myanmar peace talks with ethnic groups vital: US ambassador
NAY PYI TAW, Feb 4, 2020, NST. Myanmar needs to continue pursuing peace and settle…
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Dutch prosecution indicts four suspects in MH17 crash case
MOSCOW, Feb 4, 2020, TASS. The Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands has filed indictments…
Imran Khan regrets missing KL Summit over others’ misconception ‘it would divide ummah’
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4, 2020, Dawn. Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed his regret…
Vietnam’s PM asks to handle inefficient state-owned enterprises
HANOI, Feb 4, 2020, VNS/VNA. Inefficient State-owned enterprises must be handled this year, Prime Minister…
[Analytics] Hong Kong: new ruler, new reality
The results of Hong Kong’s district council elections last November spoke for themselves. Out of…
Thai operators to submit 5G forms Tuesday
BANGKOK, Feb 4, 2020, Bangkok Post. Five mobile operators have informed the telecom regulator they…
PM reminds Cambodians in South Korea to follow Republic’s laws
SEOUL, Feb 4, 2020, The Khmer Times. Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday reminded Cambodian students…
Razon group acquires 25 per cent of Manila Water
MANILA, Feb 3, 2020, Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Razon group’s Prime Metroline Holdings Inc. has…
After skipping KL Summit, Imran Khan begins Malaysia visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3, 2020, FMT. Pakistan’s Imran Khan arrives here today for talks with…
Gamblers stay home as virus silences Macau’s casinos
MACAO, Feb 3, 2020, AFP. Macau is usually bustling with gamblers during China’s Lunar New…
UN report agrees about Pakistan being victim of cross-border terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3, 2020, The Nation. A United Nations’ report has endorsed Pakistan’s stand about…
Many localities in Vietnam close schools on fears of coronavirus
HANOI, Feb 3, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Closing schools is one of tough measures that…