Over 500 days in prison: Myanmar frees Reuters journalists jailed for Rohingya coverage
BANGKOK, May 7, 2019, The Straits Times. Two award-winning Myanmar journalists who were jailed over…
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Official Thai election results may herald pro-junta government
BANGKOK, May 7, 2019, Bloomberg. The official results of Thailand’s March 24 election due this…
South Korea says no to Vietnamese workers from 10 provinces
HANOI, May 7, 2019, VN Express. South Korea will temporarily stop receiving Vietnamese workers from…
Manufacturing, employment growth sends Vietnam’s PMI to four-month high
HANOI, May 6, 2019, VN Express. New orders have seen Vietnam’s manufacturing sector generate jobs…
Thai king’s post-coronation processions wraps after 7 hours
BANGKOK, May 6, 2019, The Nation. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn completed his post-coronation procession…
Nepal’s PM asks government bodies to reduce disaster risk
KATHMANDU, May 6, 2019, The Himalayan Times. The National Council on Disaster Risk Reduction and…
Myanmar’s military underscores strategic partnership with China, Russia
NAYPYITAW, May 6, 2019, Myanmar Times. The recent visit of Myanmar’s Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services…
Thailand to release official election results ahead of schedule
BANGKOK, May 6, 2019, VNA. Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) is set to announce 95 percent…
China to prioritize Filipino workers in projects
MANILA, May 6, 2019, Inquirer. Beijing has assured Manila that Filipino workers would be prioritized…
Malaysia govt mulls expanding Penang airport to cater to 20 million passengers till 2035
GEORGE TOWN, May 6, 2019, MalayMail. The federal government may enlarge the Penang International Airport…
[Analytics] We’re all actors in the New Silk Road play
It’s the same old story: The dogs of demonization bark while the New Silk Road…
[Analytics] Non-military build-up risks flashpoints in South China Sea
Increasing deployment of coastguard and fishing vessels in disputed waters risks undermining regional stability. China’s…