Bangladesh election: two killed as polling takes place
DHAKA, Dec 30, 2018, Guardian. Two people have been killed in election violence as Bangladeshis…
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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…
More than 900 families in Philippines affected by ‘Usman’
MANILA, Dec 29, 2018, Philippine Star. More than 900 families have been affected by Tropical…
Advocates Urge More Targeted Sanctions on Cambodian Leaders
WASHINGTON DC, Dec 29, 2018, VOA Khmer. General Hing Bun Heang, commander of Prime Minister…
Bangladesh’s Deadly Election
DHAKKA, Dec 28, 2018, The Diplomat. On December 30, Bangladesh goes to the polls. There…
Alert level 2 still up over Mayon Volcano after volcanic earthquake
MANILA, Dec 27, 2018, Philippine Star. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Thursday…
Taiwan’s aluminium maker launches its first Myanmar plant
THILAWA, Dec 27, 2018, Myanmar Times. Taiwan’s top aluminium maker has launched its first manufacturing…
Tsunami remembrance ceremony held on Thailand’s Patong Beach
PATONG, Dec 27, 2018, Inquirer. Residents, tourists and provincial dignitaries gathered on Wednesday morning at…