Japan to accept Nepali migrant workers
KATHMANDU, Dec 27, 2018, The Himalayan Times. The Government of Japan has decided to allow…
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Bhutan PM to arrive in India on maiden foreign visit
NEW DELHI, Dec 27, 2018, India Today. Bhutan’s newly elected Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering…
Body of missing S. Korean tourist found in Thailand
SEOUL, Dec 27, 2018, Yonhap. The body of a South Korean tourist has been discovered…
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…