Fast-entry online visa system for 20 nations launched at Thai airports
THAILAND, Nov 21, 2018, The Nation. Immigration Bureau acting commissioner Pol Maj-General Surachate Hakpal on…
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Local governments in Japan prepare to accept more foreign workers
VIETNAM, Nov 20, 2018, The Japan Times. As the Diet plans to start substantive deliberations…
Vietnam’s National Assembly helps take ties with Russia to next level
HANOI, Nov 19, 2018, Vietnam News Agency. The National Assembly of Vietnam always supports the…
Russian Prime Minister concludes official trip to Vietnam
HANOI, Nov 19, 2018, VNA. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev wrapped up his two-day official…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drops by Adam Road Food Centre for lime juice
SINGAPORE, Nov 16, 2018. The Straits Times. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a quick…
President Xi hails ties with Pacific island nations
BEIJING, Nov 15, 2018, China Daily. China is ready to deepen strategic trust and expand…
Thailand offers its support to free trade
THAILAND, Nov 15, 2018. The Nation. China’s efforts to deepen reform, promote cooperation among free…
No plans for Malaysia’s Cabinet reshuffle right now
MALAYSIA, Nov 15, 2018. Hanis Zainal, The Star. Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad says…
Thailand to push for bigger Asean role in Rohingya crisis
SINGAPORE, Nov 15, 2018. The Nation. Thailand is ready to support a greater Asean role…
India watchful amid developments in Sri Lanka
SINGAPORE, Nov 14, 2018. The Straits Times. The return of Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa to power…
Is Donald Trump’s no-show at Asia summits a sign of waning US influence in region?
HONKONG, Nov 14, 2018. Catherine Wong, South China Morning Post. US President Donald Trump’s absence…
16 Asia-Pacific nations eye 2019 conclusion of RCEP trade deal after delay
SINGAPORE, Nov 14, 2018, Kyodo. – Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific nations including Japan, China and…