Myanmar leaders hope for progress on federal union in New Year
NAYPYIDAW, Jan 2, 2019, Myanmar Times. President U Win Myint and Vice President Henry Van…
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Look Ahead 2019 in Singapore: Politics — a key year for leadership transition, possible GE on the cards
SINGAPORE, Jan 2, 2019, Today Online. Against the backdrop of the most significant leadership renewal…
Singapore confirms eliminating bike toll at Second Link
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1, 2019, Malay Mail. Singapore’s Transport Ministry said it will follow Malaysia…
Firecracker in Philippines njuries rise to 139 on New Year’s Day
MANILA, Jan 1, 2019, Philstar. At least 139 firecracker-related injuries have been reported so far,…
Detained Opposition Chief Calls For ‘Genuine Reconciliation’ in Cambodia on Eve of New Year
PHNOM PENH, Jan 1, 2019, Radio Free Asia. Phnom Penh The leader of Cambodia’s now-dissolved…
Korean insurer quits Myanmar as investor patience runs dry
YANGON, Jan 1, 2019, The Myanmar Times. South Korea’s largest insurance company has left Myanmar…
Bangladesh election: two killed as polling takes place
DHAKA, Dec 30, 2018, Guardian. Two people have been killed in election violence as Bangladeshis…
Dr M says will keep promise to make Anwar next PM of Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30, 2018, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad stood his ground…
India commits Nu 45B for 12th Plan and Nu 4B more to boost trade
NEW DELHI, Dec 30, 2018, Kuensel Online. Besides the Nu 45 billion assistance in the…
Mount Agung on Indonesia’s Bali erupts again
BALI, Dec 30, 2018, Jakarta Post. Bali’s Mount Agung volcano, located in the island’s eastern…
Lee Kuan Yew laid foundation of China-Singapore ties: PM Lee Hsien Loong
SINGAPORE, Dec 29, 2018, The Straits Times. The award China recently conferred on founding prime…
Vietnam, Laos deepen defence cooperation
PHNOM PENH, Dec 29, 2018, VNA. Vietnam – Laos defence cooperation is always one of…