Freedom of navigation a joint responsibility of all nations: Vietnam
HANOI, Jan 25, 2019, VN Express. “Maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, freedom of navigation and…
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Singapore to streamline rules governing taxis, private-hire cars
SINGAPORE, Jan 24, 2019, The Straits Times. A long-aawited move by Singapore’s transport regulator to…
Vietnam coach Park aims for triumph over Japan at Asian Cup
DUBAI, Jan 24, 2019, NDO. Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has declared that his side…
Sri Lanka and World Bank partner to improve healthcare services
SRI LANKA, Jan 24, 2019, Daily News. Sri Lanka and the World Bank today signed…
Sultan of Pahang is 16th King of Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24, 2019, New Straits Times. Pahang ruler Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah…
Vietnam – one of best investment havens: PM
DAVOS, Jan 24, 2019, NDO/VNA. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a dialogue with executives…
Malaysia could curb French purchases if palm oil use restricted: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23, 2019, Reuters. Malaysia will consider laws to restrict imports of French…
Taiwan sounds alarm on fake ID cards made in China
TAIPEI, Jan 23, 2019, Asia Times. Fake Taiwan ID cards made in China have been…
Singapore suggests new landing procedures for Seletar Airport
SINGAPORE, Jan 23, 2019, The Straits Times. Singapore has suggested extending a mutual one-month suspension…
U.S. stops issuing new work visas to Filipinos
MANILA, Jan 23, 2019, Philstar. Filipinos would not be issued two types of US work…
Philippines approved bill legalizing medical marijuana
MANILA, Jan 23, 2019, Inquirer. The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading…
Philippines to import 1.2m tonnes of rice as caps removed
MANILA, Jan 22, 2019, Bangkok Post. Rice traders in the Philippines are set to import…