Top Taiwan court revokes conviction of ex-leader Ma
TAIPEI, Jan 3, 2019, Malay Mail. Taiwan’s top court today ordered a new trial of…
South & Southeast
All news from South and South East Asia
China confident of accord with Malaysia on East Coast Rail Link: ambassador
BATU GAJAH, Jan 3, 2019, Malay Mail. Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian is optimistic…
[Analytics] Powering South Asian integration
NEW DELHI, Jan 2, 2019, The Hindu. The new electricity guidelines are a first step…
Decision on new govt in Banladesh by Jan 10: Quader
DHAKA, Jan 2, 2019, The Bangladesh Today. Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League…
Malaysia may continue with East Coast Rail Link, on a smaller scale
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2, 2019, Malaysiakini. The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which was…
Change to Article 45 of the Law of Parties in Cambodia with King for signing
PHNOM PENH, Jan 2, 2019, The Phnom Penh Post. A senior government official on Monday…
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…
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…