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Vietnam Morning News For May 25

ADB Adds 2 More Vietnamese Banks to Trade Finance Program The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Trade Finance Program (TFP) and two…

By John Le Fevre on May 25, 2017

Cambodia Morning News For May 25

Cambodia’s Commune Elections: A Barometer for 2018 Three things to watch in Cambodia’s commune elections that will impact next year’s parliamentary…

By Digital Editor on May 25, 2017

Thailand Morning News For May 25

What’s behind Thailand’s Q1 pickup? Thai policymakers are becoming increasingly worried about the strength of the bhat, as it threatens to…

By John Le Fevre on May 25, 2017

Lao Morning News For May 25

Lao economy forecast to grow 7 percent annually The Lao economy is projected to grow around 7 percent annually between 2017…

By Digital Editor on May 25, 2017

Philippines Morning News For May 25

Market shrugs off Mindanao martial law Investors shrugged off President Duterte’s declaration of martial law as the stock market advanced to…

By Digital Editor on May 25, 2017

Law

The RCEP: The Trade Win The World Urgently Needs

Global trade needs a win to fend off rising tides of protectionism and anti-globalisation. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) offers the best vehicle to achieve this. The quick…

By East Asia Forum on May 3, 2017

Directive Opens Door For Surrogacy Babies to Leave Cambodia

A new directive by Cambodia’s Council of Ministers clarifies the future of dozens of unborn babies following the crackdown last year on illegal commercial surrogacy undertaken in the county.…

By Vat Vin on April 19, 2017

Freeport’s Fallout For Indonesia Foreign Investors

Freeport-McMoRan (Freeport), the largest mining company operating in Indonesia, may soon be exiting after fifty years of doing business in the country. Hanging in the balance is the…

By East Asia Forum on March 24, 2017

Property

HCMC Residential Property Sector: A Unique Investment Opportunity

Vietnam has undergone remarkable growth and development over the past 30 years. The launch of the Đổi Mới…

By Tranio.com on April 24, 2017

Is The Phnom Penh Property Market Headed For a Massive Crash?

Phnom Penh’s mushrooming property market is set for a massive crash with new apartment prices set to plummet by…

By Vat Vin on March 28, 2017

Cambodia Real Estate Mag Defies Industry Trend

While the advent of the internet has seen the closure of hundreds of newspapers and magazines globally in…

By Jessica Tana on October 24, 2016

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Thailand English-language News For May 24, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for May 24, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula tells…

By Digital Editor on May 24, 2017

Thailand English-language News For May 23, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for May 23, 2017, Newsline presenter Dhra Dhirakaosal tells…

By Digital Editor on May 23, 2017

Thailand English-language News For May 22, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for May 22, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula tells…

By Digital Editor on May 22, 2017

Thailand English-language News For May 19, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for May 19, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha…

By Digital Editor on May 19, 2017

AnalyzeThis! Infrastructure: What You Need to Know About Infrastructure Development

A new addition to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMFs)…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on February 10, 2017

Expanding Wealth Gap Biggest Issue: Global Risk Report 2017

The increasing global inequality gap is the most important…

By Digital Editor on January 27, 2017

What you Need to Know About Public Private Partnerships

Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become somewhat of…

By Digital Editor on January 12, 2017

As Army Rapes & Kills Myanmar Moves to Curb Violence Against Women

At the same time as its army is…

By John Le Fevre on December 30, 2016

Thailand English-language News For May 17, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for May 17, 2017, Newsline presenter Suraphan Laotharanarit tells…

By Digital Editor on May 17, 2017

Thailand English-language News For May 15, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for May 15, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula…

By Digital Editor on May 15, 2017

Thailand English-language News For May 5, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for May 5, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha…

By Digital Editor on May 5, 2017

Thailand English-language News For May 4, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for May 4, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha…

By Digital Editor on May 4, 2017

Asean Launches Visit ASEAN@50: Golden Celebration Promo

The Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean) will…

By Digital Editor on November 3, 2016

Cambodia to Hike Angkor Wat Prices by 85%

Visitors to Cambodia will need to tuck away a…

By Vat Vin on August 21, 2016

Cambodia Visitor Numbers up in First Six Months

Cambodia’s inbound foreign tourism figures continue to climb with…

By John Le Fevre on July 24, 2016

Win a Dream Journey as Part of Anantara’s 15th Anniversary Celebration

Since it opened its first luxury resort in the…

By Vat Vin on June 18, 2016

Web Addicted Rat Snake Terrorises Thailand Internet Cafe

Patrons of a Thailand internet cafe no doubt wished they…

By Digital Editor on April 13, 2017

Kitten Survives Trespass Onto Bangkok Motorway

As a rule animals and Bangkok motorways are…

By Digital Editor on January 14, 2017

Cambodia Firefighting #Fail: Why Insurance Matters

If you’re interested in learning a thing or…

By Digital Editor on November 24, 2016

What do American’s Think of Thai Alcohol?

When you think of Thai alcohol do you think…

By Digital Editor on October 31, 2016

Internet Rules When it Comes to Reaching Asia-Pacific Youth – Infographics

When it comes to television versus the internet the…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on April 27, 2017

Polo Tourney Raises More Cash to Help Thailand Elephants

The thundering sound of running pachyderms has been reverberating…

By John Le Fevre on March 12, 2017

Mourning King Bhumibol at Sanam Luang

As Thailand prepares for the 50 day anniversary of…

By Digital Editor on November 27, 2016

Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej And The UN – Rarely Seen Photos

When the 27th plenary meeting of the 71st session…

By Digital Editor on November 17, 2016

Asean

Asean Morning News For May 15

Asean Morning News Compiled by AEC News Today @aecnewstoday China’s influence continues to grow in ASEAN China has deepened its influence on ASEAN…

By Digital Editor on May 15, 2017

Asean Morning News For May 11

Asean Morning News Compiled by AEC News Today @aecnewstoday ASEAN needs to invest in infra and youth: Cambodian business leader There’s a need…

By Digital Editor on May 11, 2017

Singapore Intensifies War on Diabetes With Government-Industry Partnership Scheme

Singapore’s Minister of State for Health, Chee Hong Tat, has announced a Government-Industry Partnership scheme as part of a multi-pronged ‘war on diabetes’. The strategy follows hot…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on May 9, 2017

Asean Morning News For May 9

Asean Morning News Compiled by AEC News Today @aecnewstoday Mobility of goods, capital, and people in Asia One big issue that failed to…

By Digital Editor on May 9, 2017

Leisure

Indonesia ‘Death Zoo’: President Widodo Petitioned to Save Starving Sun Bears at Bandung Zoo

A petition imploring Indonesia President Joko Widodo and Minister of Environment and Forestry, Siti Nurbaya Bakar, to shut down the Bandung Zoo on Change.com has so far garnered more…

By Digital Editor on March 19, 2017