Body of missing S. Korean tourist found in Thailand
SEOUL, Dec 27, 2018, Yonhap. The body of a South Korean tourist has been discovered…
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Vietnam’s tourism revenue up nearly VND110 trillion in 2018
HANOI, Dec 26, 2018, NDO/VNA. Vietnam’s tourism revenue is estimated at VND620 trillion (US$26.5 billion)…
Asian students among those affected by tougher US visa laws
NEW YORK, Dec 26, 2018, FMT. Malaysian students interested in furthering their studies at American…
Two Malaysian firms in offshore agreement with Saudi Aramco
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26, 2018, Bernama. — Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd’s (MHB)…
Thailand legalises medical use of marijuana, in ‘new year’s gift’ to the people
BANGKOK, Dec 25, 2018, SCMP. Thailand approved marijuana for medical use and research on Tuesday,…
British ivory bill is ‘best Christmas gift’ for threatened elephants worldwide
LONDON, Dec 25, 2018, The Myanmar Times. The British government last Thursday banned the sale…
12th Party Central Committee’s ninth session opens in Vietnam
HANOI, Dec 25, 2018, VNA. The 12th Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee convened…
Vietnam, Russia hold potential to boost trade, investment ties
HANOI, Dec 24, 2018, VNA. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted cooperation opportunities for Vietnam…
Rizal forest plan finalist in UN tourism awards
MANILA, Dec 24, 2018, The Philippine Star. The Masungi Georeserve forest conservation project in Baras,…
Ateneo University in Philippines kicks out bully in viral video
MANILA, Dec 24, 2018, The Philippine Star. The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) has dismissed…
Malaysia ready to help Indonesia after tsunami strikes Sunda Strait
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23, 2018, the Free Malaysia Today. Malaysia is ready to extend assistance…
ASEAN, Myanmar to formalise cooperation on refugee repatriation
NAYPYIDAW, Dec 19, 2018, Myanmar Times. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the…