Police agrees with Duterte that Philippine drug situation has worsened
MANILA, Mar 26, 2019, Inquirer. The Philippine National Police (PNP) agrees with President Rodrigo Duterte…
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Exiled former premier Thaksin says Thailand’s election ‘rigged’ by junta
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 26, 2019, The Straits Times. There is a lot of evidence that…
No decision yet on model for Pan Borneo Highway, says government
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 26, 2019, FMT. The government has yet to make a final decision…
Laos set to provide e-visa from June 2019
VIENTIANE, Mar 25, 2019, The Laotian Times. Laos has announced it will begin offering electronic…
Leaders of 32 opposition parties and military chief meet to discuss national affairs in Myanmar
NAYPYITAW, Mar 25, 2019, Myanmar Times. Leaders of 32 opposition parties, including the Union Solidarity…
Over half of population now residing in urban areas in Philippines
MANILA, Mar 25, 2019, PhilStar. More than half of the country’s population of over 100…
Pro-junta party wins most votes in Thai election but opposition may win most seats
BANGKOK, Mar 25, 2019, The Straits Times. Thailand’s first election in eight years threw up…
Exit polls show Pheu Thai leading the race in Thai’s election
BANGKOK, Mar 24, 2019, The Nation. An exit poll conducted by Suan Dusit found that…
Celebrities, superstars vote, call for high turnout in Thailand
BANGKOK, Mar 24, 2019, Bangkok Post. Celebrities joined the rush to the polling stations on…
[Analytics] Road to ‘Singapore-on-Thames’ runs through Gulf
This is a tale of two free-trade agreements. The first, between the European Union and…
[Analytics] Thailand elections: voting underway in first poll since 2014 coup
There are 51.2 million registered voters in the country, although some 2.2 million people cast…
No bootlegs please in Malaysia: Buying genuine beer helps drive economy
KUCHING, Mar 23, 2019, MalayMail. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen…