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Hi-tech Airbus Thailand MRO Centre Kick-starts EEC Aeropolis

Singapore Home to Asean’s Most Innovative Universities

Philippines Ease of Doing Business: Start Again – Trade Secretary

NUS Divers Collect 100 kg of Trash From Singapore Marine Park

Cambodia Moves to Stabilise Cryptocurrency Market… With Ban

Asean Morning News For June 22

News

Philippines Jeepney Phase-out Gains Pace: Get on board a ‘Busney’ (video)

To some they are a colourful symbol of the Philippines. To others they are an essential form of low-cost transportation. Others,…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on June 21, 2018

Self-Sufficient, Sustainable, Vital: Thailand’s Vision for PPP-Driven CLMVT (video)

Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has outlined his vision of the future for the CLMVT (Cambodia, Lao, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand)…

By John Le Fevre on June 20, 2018

Malaysia #GE14: Najib’s Fall About Being Truly ‘Malaysian’ *Updated

The stunning victory of Malaysia’s opposition on May 9, 2018 in the country’s 14th general election and the equally impressive peaceful…

By East Asia Forum on June 18, 2018

Goodbye Panatag Shoal, Hello Huangyan Dao? (HD video) *Updated

A ground-swell of discontent is gaining momentum in the Philippines to President Rodrego Duterte’s apparent preparedness to surrender control of Scarborough…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on June 18, 2018

Law

Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC): The Hard Sell Begins

For the past year no visitor to Thailand on government business has been spared the pre-sales spiel on the country’s plans to develop its eastern seaboard into a…

By John Le Fevre on June 8, 2018

QT Steel Could See Manila High-Rises Collapse in Big Quake Warns Engineer

A Filipino engineer has warned that many of the countries towering high-rise buildings could be severely damaged, with some possibly collapsing, due to the use of Quenched Tempered…

By John Le Fevre on June 5, 2018

Thailand Eases Barriers to Foreign Workers, But Ratio Cap Remains

In response to increasing demands from foreign and domestic business owners over a shortage of suitable labour the Thailand government is set to reduce the number of occupations…

By John Le Fevre on May 28, 2018

Property

Moving House in Cambodia Not so Easy (video)

When most people say they are moving house they call in a removalist to pack and/ load…

By Digital Editor on December 8, 2017

Developers Ready to Deal at Cambodia Real Estate Show 2

Cambodia’s second real estate show for the year kicks off tomorrow, October 6, at Phnom Penh’s Nagaworld casino…

By Kongleaphy Keam on October 5, 2017

Cambodia Property Market Prepares For Second Real Estate Show

With new property developments either commencing or completing on a monthly basis the Cambodia property market is one…

By Kongleaphy Keam on September 18, 2017

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Inbound Philippine Foreign Investments Plummet as Industry Roars (video)

In a warning sign for the Philippine economy inbound…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on June 13, 2018

Embarrassing: Elite Vietnamese Anti-terror Police Saved by Fireworks (video)

Embarrassing and humiliating are the only two words…

By Leakhena Khat on June 12, 2018

China Helping Boost Cambodia Rice’ Global Image & Quality (video)

Despite a long history and the receipt of numerous…

By Sreypov Men on June 12, 2018

Lao: Help Sought For ‘Little Land of Mines’ (video) *Updated

Between 1964 and 1973 some 270 million bombs were…

By Leakhena Khat on June 12, 2018

Singapore The World’s Safest Country to Live (HD video)

A survey by global consulting and research company Gallup…

By Leakhena Khat on June 17, 2018

Poverty And Caring For the Aged: Singapore’s Dirty Little Secrets (video)

If you mention ‘Singapore’ to almost anyone the…

By Leakhena Khat on June 15, 2018

Scholarships To Help Asean Entrepreneurs Reach Their Best

More Asean entrepreneurs now have the chance to apply…

By Leakhena Khat on June 5, 2018

NUS & NTU Drive Singapore Higher Education Up in New University Ranking

The Times Higher Education (THE) 2018 World Reputation Rankings…

By Leakhena Khat on May 31, 2018

Changi Airport Terminal 4: Asean’s Best Airport Passenger Handling (HD video)

Terminal 4 at Singapore’s Changi International Airport commenced operating…

By Leakhena Khat on May 13, 2018

Cambodia: Land of spectacular ruins – Totally Awesome Travel Video

Video travel blogger Benn Tkalcevic has built up quite…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on May 13, 2018

Bali Top Destination in Asean, Thailand the Most Choices (video)

According to some recent research planning annual holidays can…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on March 27, 2018

Boracay’s White Beach the Top Beach in Asean in 2018 (video)

The White Beach in Boracay some 315 km (196…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on March 4, 2018

Offspring of Well-heeled Singaporeans Trash ACS Barker Road (video)

The offspring of well-heeled Singaporeans have been caught…

By Leakhena Khat on June 14, 2018

Bomb Hoax: Fear and Panic Engulf Lion Air Flight JT687 (video)

Fear and panic engulfed the cabin of Lion Air…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on May 30, 2018

Jaguar Owner Finds Out How Tough Singapore Road Rules Are (HD video)

The strict conformity rules under which Singaporeans live is…

By Leakhena Khat on May 27, 2018

Shark Attack: Norwegian Man Mauled at Thai Beach (video)

Authorities in the Thailand seaside royal city of Hua…

By Digital Editor on April 17, 2018

Phnom Penh Post Apocalypse (photo special)

It didn’t take long for any guarantees by the…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on May 10, 2018

Cambodia Water Festival Kicks Off Today (gallery)

The Cambodia Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) kicks off…

By John Le Fevre on November 2, 2017

6th ABNE Brings Cambodia’s Asian Business Leaders Together (HD video, Gallery)

The biannual Asian Business Networking Event (ABNE) has become…

By John Le Fevre on October 25, 2017

Tight Security For Second Dress Rehearsal of The Royal Funeral of King Bhumibol (photo special)

The second dress rehearsal for the royal funeral of…

By John Le Fevre on October 15, 2017

Asean

Asean Morning News For June 21

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Self-Sufficient, Sustainable, Vital: Thailand’s Vision for PPP-Driven CLMVT (video) Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha…

By Digital Editor on June 21, 2018

Asean Morning News For June 20

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu PM and ASEAN Chairman agree to step up cooperation The ASEAN Secretary-General has expressed his…

By Digital Editor on June 20, 2018

Asean Morning News For June 19

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Emerging Asia hit by biggest exodus since 2008 A falling tide lowers all boats, it…

By Digital Editor on June 19, 2018

Asean Morning News For June 18

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Thailand spearheads regional fund to cut reliance on big Asian economies Thailand is spearheading a…

By Digital Editor on June 18, 2018

Leisure

U-Tapao International Airport’s Key Role in Thailand’s EEC Success (HD video)

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is the great hope for Thailand to leap aboard the Industry 4.0 evolution, breaking it free from the middle income trap and propelling…

By John Le Fevre on April 8, 2018