Malaysia to quit Rome Statute
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 6, 2019, FMT. Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the government had no…
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[Analytics] Why Hun Sen can’t keep the lights on
Cambodian leader had promised to reduce power rates to encourage business investment but has failed…
US senators file resolution condemning ‘ongoing human rights abuses’ in the Philippines
MANILA, Apr 6, 2019, PhilStar. Five United States senators introduced a bipartisan resolution highlighting human…
US prepares to open new de facto embassy in Taipei amid ‘policy shift’ on Taiwan
TAIPEI, Apr 6, 2019, SCMP. The United States will move its de facto embassy in…
Malaysia, Singapore end airspace dispute, allow Firefly to use Seletar
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 6, 2019, MalayMail. The Firefly airline may now fly from Singapore’s Seletar…
Thai parties seek fresh polls and recounting of votes
BANGKOK, Apr 5, 2019, The Nation. Political parties yesterday called on the Election Commission (EC)…
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells China to ‘lay off’ island in disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Apr 5, 2019, Reuters. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told China on Thursday to “lay…
17,000 households go dry after ammonia pollution in Johor river in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Apr 5, 2019, The Straits Times. High-level of ammonia pollution in Johor’s Sungai Sayong,…
Singapore seizes nearly 13 tonnes of pangolin scales
SINGAPORE, Apr 5, 2019, VNA. Singaporean authorities have seized nearly 13 tonnes of pangolin scales…
Thailand’s general election: Ballots to be recounted in some areas
BANGKOK, Apr 5, 2019, DPA. By-elections will be held at six polling stations, while votes…
Vietnam’s largest metropolis to raise alcohol tax
HO CHI MINH CITY, Apr 5, 2019, VN Express. Ho Chi Minh City is planning…
Clean water for Kampot as treatment plant opens in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Apr 4, 2019, The Phnom Penh Post. Prime Minister Hun Sen turned his…