Vietnam’s PM leaves for Osaka to attend G20 summit, visit Japan
HANOI, Jun 27, 2019, VNA. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage left Hanoi…
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Chinese exporters shift production to low-cost nations
GUANGZHOU, Jun 27, 2019, Reuters. Pressured by a labour crunch and rising wages in China,…
Vietnam consumer confidence grows fastest in Asia Pacific region
HANOI, Jun 26, 2019, VN Express. Vietnam’s consumers confidence index saw the biggest gains in…
Rohingyas may threaten Bangladesh’s security if not repatriated soon: PM
DHAKA, Jun 26, 2019, Dhaka Tribune. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said if the…
Thai’s PM to promote bloc at G20
BANGKOK, Jun 26, 2019, Bangkok Post. Ahead of this week’s G20 meeting, Prime Minister Prayut…
Allowing Chinese fishermen in Philippine exclusive economic zone unconstitutional: Supreme Court
MANILA, Jun 26, 2019, PhilStar. Allowing Chinese fishermen to fish in the country’s exclusive economic…
Four dead after illegal retaining wall at hotel collapses in Malaysia
GEORGE TOWN, Jun 26, 2019, MalayMail. Four Myanmar workers were killed after the retaining wall…
Malaysia’s Mahathir vows stern action against Pasir Gudang polluter
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 25, 2019, The Star /Asia News Network. The Malaysian government has vowed…
Top-5 must read: Hong-Kong protests against extradition law
The protests in Hong-Kong, started on May 31, remains to gather a huge number of…
Vietnam sends biggest ever trade promotion delegation to South Africa
PRETORIA, Jun 25, 2019, VNA. A Vietnamese trade promotion delegation that includes 22 local businesses…
Malaysian govt wants to sell Malaysia Airlines but retain its identity: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 25, 2019, MalayMail. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today that…
Myanmar electricity rates to soar in July
NAYPYITAW, Jun 25, 2019, Myanmar Times. The Myanmar’s government announced that it will increase electricity…