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Lao Morning News For August 18

E-commerce set to boom in Laos but no laws to regulate sector The e-commerce market in Laos is set to take…

By Leakhena Khat on August 18, 2017

Indonesia Morning News For August 18

Soft Start Expected For Indonesia Stock Market The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 5,890-point plateau although it’s expected…

By Rama Ariadi on August 18, 2017

Malaysia Morning News For August 18

Malaysia’s e-commerce industry now a RM24.6bil business – iPrice The Malaysian e-commerce industry has grown steadily after its boom in the…

By Kongleaphy Keam on August 18, 2017

Vietnam Morning News For August 18

SOEs facing divestment to be made public soon At the meeting with MPI, ministries of Finance and Justice, as well as…

By Sreypov Men on August 18, 2017

Law

Lift Commercial Surrogacy Ban Cambodia Trial of Cancer Struck Aussie Nurse Told

A Cambodian defence attorney has called for the current ban on commercial surrogacy in Cambodia to be abolished ‘because the people are poor’, adding ‘it is not wrong…

By John Le Fevre on July 18, 2017

UMNOs Support For Hudud in Kelantan a Shrewd Najib Strategy

Attempts to amend Malaysia’s 1965 Criminal Jurisdiction Act, or RUU 355, have divided the country for more than two years now. The amendment was proposed as a private member’s bill…

By East Asia Forum on June 18, 2017

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

Property

Asean Property Market Q1: Thailand an Island in Stormy Seas

Figures assembled by international real estate firm Knight Frank show that in the first quarter of this year (Q1 2017) the Thailand…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on June 26, 2017

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

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Thailand English-language News For August 17

In Thailand English-language News for August 17, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha…

By Digital Editor on August 17, 2017

Thailand English-language News For August 16

In Thailand English-language News for August 16, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha…

By Digital Editor on August 16, 2017

Thailand English-language News For August 15

In Thailand English-language News for August 15, 2017, Newsline presenter Dhra Dhirakaosal…

By Digital Editor on August 15, 2017

Move Over Popcorn, Here Comes Poprice (video)

With its fertile Mekong Delta in the south and…

By Leakhena Khat on August 14, 2017

Industry 4.0: Hello! Uncle Not Machine! Paints Alternate to Mass Unemployment Fear (video)

The question hanging heavy over many people’s heads as…

By Rama Ariadi on August 11, 2017

Pomp and Ceremony at Asean’s 50th Anniversary (video)

Flags, musical horns, dancers and a grand parade were…

By Sreypov Men on August 10, 2017

Robotisation: Why You Will Lose Your Job to a Machine (video)

Robotisation is increasingly becoming the norm in today’s society…

By John Le Fevre on August 6, 2017

Industry 4.0, Thailand 4.0: What’s it All Mean? (video)

Industry 4.0’ has become a buzzword among Asean member…

By Leakhena Khat on August 4, 2017

Thailand English-language News For August 14

In Thailand English-language News for August 14, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula…

By Digital Editor on August 14, 2017

Thailand English-language News For August 11

In Thailand English-language News for August 11, 2017, Newsline presenter Dhra Dhirakaosal…

By Digital Editor on August 11, 2017

Thailand English-language News For August 10

In Thailand English-language News for August 10, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha…

By Digital Editor on August 10, 2017

Thailand English-language News For August 9

In Thailand English-language News for August 9, 2017, Newsline presenter Dhra Dhirakaosal…

By Digital Editor on August 9, 2017

Swadaya: Crowdfunded Series Aims to Empower Indonesians (video)

Indonesian photographer Rio Helmi and American filmmaker Joe Yaggi…

By Cara Navarro on August 12, 2017

Chilling Video Captures Roger Hussey’s Parasailing Death on Kata Beach Phuket

Chilling video has emerged of the moment a retired…

By Digital Editor on July 13, 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

Mud-Splattered Thai University Student Highlights Asean’s Education Challenges (video)

In Asean countries there are many obstacles children…

By Digital Editor on August 13, 2017

Horrifying Video: Man Eaten Alive in Thailand Buddhist Temple (Updated)

Horrifying video has emerged of a Thai man…

By Digital Editor on August 3, 2017

Comedy Central: Hi-tech Glass Foils Malaysian Gold Shop Thieves (video)

Shah Alam police in Selangor, Malaysia reported late last…

By Digital Editor on July 31, 2017

Yuck! Vietnam Prawns Pumped Full of Gluggy, Snot-like Gel

Vietnam prawns earned the country US$1.56 billion in exports…

By Digital Editor on July 18, 2017

Cambodia Asian Business Networking Night Finds Most Happy

While inbound foreign investment to Cambodia might have taken…

By John Le Fevre on May 28, 2017

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

Asean

Asean Morning News For August 17

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean investments urged VAST opportunities await Thai investors in neighbouring countries, experts said yesterday at…

By Digital Editor on August 17, 2017

Asean Morning News For August 16

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu New smart driving licences to be valid across Asean Thailand’s paper driving licences will be…

By Digital Editor on August 16, 2017

Asean Morning News For August 15

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ‘Asean way’ brings stability, prosperity to region: Najib (Updated) Asean is seen as the primary…

By Digital Editor on August 15, 2017

Asean Morning News For August 14

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean At 50: Firing up or Powering Down? Fifty years ago Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and…

By Digital Editor on August 14, 2017

Leisure

Seven Michelin Star Chefs Head Bangkok’s 18th World Gourmet Festival

Bangkok gourmands are in for a treat next month when seven Michelin star winning chefs join with four other internationally celebrated chefs for the 18th annual World Gourmet…

By Sreypov Men on August 13, 2017