Coffin protest to highlight violence in West Papua
AUCKLAND, Dec 1, 2019, RNZ. A group calling for an end to violence in West…
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Cheaper homes, less stress: Why Hong Kong residents are making Malaysia their second home
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1, 2019, Malay Mail. Hong Kong residents who have chosen to move…
[Analytics] After SEA Games spectacle, it’s time to win gold medals for Philippines
The roar of anticipation began even before Team Philippines stepped into the limelight for the…
Bypolls in Nepal held peacefully
KATHMANDU, Dec 1, 2019, India Today. The Election Commission of Nepal said the bypolls to…
[Analytics] Smarter strategies for sharing South Asia’s rivers
South Asia is facing severe water scarcity. As the region’s population grows and its economies…
Economy of BRI’s countries including Pakistan gets boost with enhanced Chinese investment: Su Wei
BEIJING, Nov 30, 2019, lNP. China’s outbound investment has boosted the economic development of countries…
Muslims must show noble traits to attract non-Muslims: Malaysia’s PM
PETALING JAYA, Nov 30, 2019, FMT. Muslims must show noble traits to attract non-Muslims towards…
Philip Morris fined 1.22 billion baht in Thailand
BANGKOK, Nov 30, 2019, Bangkok Post. The Criminal Court has imposed a 1.22-billion-baht fine on…
Philippines, Viet navy officials tackle maritime security
MANILA, Nov 30, 2019, PhilStar. Key Philippine and Vietnamese navy officials met in Hanoi last…
Myanmar tourists encouraged to use Visa in Thailand
NAY PYI TAW, Nov 30, 2019, Myanmar Times. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and…
Vietnam’s PM calls for greater efforts in coping with natural disasters
HANOI, Nov 30, 2019, VNA. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for more efforts…
Duterte calls for probe after chaotic SEA Games build-up
CLARK, Nov 29, 2019, PhilStar. President Rodrigo Duterte has called for a probe into the…