Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs talk on strengthening relations
HANOI, Nov 25, 2020, VNS. Việt Namese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc held talks with…
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Singapore nearly virus-free after local cases and clusters cease
SINGAPORE, Nov 25, 2020, Bangkok Post. Having once had the highest Covid-19 rate in Southeast…
Malaysia’s govt committed to developing Kampung Baru
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25, 2020, Malay Mail. The government has reaffirmed its commitment to previously…
Thai protesters to target King’s wealth in latest Bangkok rally
BANGKOK, Nov 25, 2020, Bloomberg. Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand planned to rally outside the main…
Pakistan gives UN a dossier on India after India submits one on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25, 2020, Reuters. Pakistan gave U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres a dossier on Tuesday…
[Analytics] Bold post-election reforms could remake Myanmar
The results of Myanmar’s 2020 elections are in: Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for…
Philippines in advanced talks with AstraZeneca for vaccine
MANILA, Nov 24, 2020, Reuters. The Philippines is close to concluding talks with Britain’s AstraZeneca…
Taiwan expanding submarine fleet as China threat grows
TAIPEI, Nov 24, 2020, AFP. Taiwan began construction on a fleet of indigenous submarines on…
[Analytics] Cambodia’s curbs on media, freedom of expression reach alarming levels
Press freedom in Cambodia has steadily declined over the last few years, with local journalists…
Malaysian lawmaker calls for hate speech law after Rohingya report
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24, 2020, Reuters. An opposition lawmaker called on Tuesday for Malaysia to…
Bangkok to ban truck entry to some areas in dust particle reduction plan
BANGKOK, Nov 24, 2020, NNT. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), has announced details of a…
Thailand no longer top overseas destination for Chinese tourists
BANGKOK, Nov 23, 2020, Bloomberg. Thailand has lost its spot as the most popular cross-border…