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Lao Morning News For July 21

Investment welcomed for Lao tourism site development Laos has huge potential in developing tourism sites, with a number of incentives introduced…

By Cara Navarro on July 21, 2017

Singapore Morning News For July 21

NUS-Redas property sentiment index at its highest since Q1 2010 PROPERTY market sentiment continues to improve, going by the latest reading…

By Leakhena Khat on July 21, 2017

Vietnam Morning News For July 21

HSBC lowers 2017 economic growth forecast for Vietnam Vietnam’s economy is likely to grow by only 6 percent this year, HSBC…

By Cara Navarro on July 21, 2017

Philippines Morning News For July 21

ADB hikes ’17,’18 growth forecasts for PH The Asian Development Bank has raised its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on July 21, 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 July 20

In Thailand English-language News for July 20, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula…

By Digital Editor on July 20, 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

Thailand English-language News For July 18

In Thailand English-language News for July 18, 2017, Newsline presenter Dhra Dhirakaosal tells…

By Digital Editor on July 18, 2017

Thai Snake Whisperer Seduces World’s Most Venomous Snake (Video)

According to the authoritative Thailand Snakes website the…

By Digital Editor on July 17, 2017

LG, Samsung, Toshiba; Any Brand, Best Price: Trademark Theft in Vietnam – VDO

Want a brand-name air conditioner, but don’t want…

By Digital Editor on June 16, 2017

Video: A Look at What Makes Singapore Airlines the Best Airline in the World

According to a recent ranking by AirHelp, a company…

By Cara Navarro on June 14, 2017

ADB Driving Supply Chain Finance For Asean SMEs

A new video by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)…

By Cara Navarro on June 6, 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

Thailand English-language News For July 14

In Thailand English-language News for July 14, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on July 14, 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

Thailand English-language News For July 13

In Thailand English-language News for July 13, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells…

By Digital Editor on July 13, 2017

Thailand English-language News For July 12

In Thailand English-language News for July 12, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula tells…

By Digital Editor on July 12, 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

Gravity-Defying: Vietnam Mobile Police Swat Team Scales Building With a Pole

If you are ever locked out of your high-rise…

By Digital Editor on July 10, 2017

Thailand Tarzan Caught on Video: Naked and Wild in Bangkok

There are very few surprises one encounters on Bangkok…

By Digital Editor on July 8, 2017

Beware Toking The Vietnamese Bamboo Water Pipe (VDO)

If the reaction of the young western woman…

By Digital Editor on June 12, 2017

Dopper: Indonesia Special Forces Extreme Live Fire Training Video

You don’t get to be ranked Asia-Pacific’s number one military…

By Paul Treacy on June 6, 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 July 20

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ADB invests in Thai IPP planning renewables expansion The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting the…

By Digital Editor on July 20, 2017

Asean Morning News For July 19

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu RCEP: Test to ASEAN in the Asia Pacific Southeast Asia is undoubtedly one of world’s important…

By Digital Editor on July 19, 2017

Asean Morning News For July 18

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Exports boost for economy Asean economies’ growth has so far been driven by exports recovery, with…

By Digital Editor on July 18, 2017

Asean Morning News For July 17

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu EU-ASEAN Trade Deal: Debunking the Myths Around Rules of Origin The recent ruling by the Court…

By Digital Editor on July 17, 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