Catriona on Australia’s claim over Miss Universe win: I am Miss Philippines
MANILA, Jan 9, 2019, Philstar. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray on Wednesday spoke up on…
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Philippines raises $1.5-B from global bond sale
MANILA, Jan 8, 2019, Philstar. The Philippines raised $1.5 billion of debt from the sale…
Southeast Asia wary of China’s Belt and Road project, skeptical of U.S.: survey
SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2019, Reuters. Southeast Asian countries should be cautious in negotiating with China…
Malaysia suspends permanent Restricted Area over Pasir Gudang
SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2019, Today Online. Malaysia has suspended the permanent Restricted Area established over…
Bangladesh to be world’s 24th largest economy by 2033
DHAKA, Jan 8, 2019, Bangladesh Today. Bangladesh is poised to climb 19 places in the…
Tsai reiterates Taiwan’s cross-strait stance at foreign media event
TAIPEI, Jan 7, 2019, Taiwan Today. President Tsai Ing-wen reaffirmed Jan. 5 that the people…
Governmental committee’s meeting creates new momentum for Vietnam-Laos ties
HANOI, Jan 7, 2019, VNA. The 41st session of the Vietnam-Laos inter-governmental committee, which took…
Man arrested with 1.2 million worth heroin in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Jan 7, 2019, Daily News. A suspect, who possessed with 1kg 5g of heroin,…
Malaysia’s royals to elect new King within 4 weeks after Sultan Muhammad V stepped down
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7, 2019, The Straits Times. Malaysia’s unique constitutional monarchy means the sovereign…
Sultan Muhammad V steps down in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6, 2019, Malay Mail. Sultan Muhammad V has stepped down as the…
Macau Legend completes land purchase near Angkor Wat
MACAU, Jan 6, 2019, MDT. Macau-based casino operator Macau Legend Development Ltd will purchase 1,200…
No rebel arrests means rebellion in Mindanao persists, Palace says
MANILA, Jan 6, 2019, Philstar. Malacañang on Sunday described as “intellectually challenged” a claim by…