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Lao Morning News For June 23

Consultation process has cleared Pak Beng dam in Laos Construction of the controversial Pak Beng dam in Laos is to start…

By Cara Navarro on June 23, 2017

Philippines Morning News For June 23

SEC approves FLI unit’s P6-billion bond offering THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the application of Cyberzone Properties, Inc.…

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on June 23, 2017

Singapore Morning News For June 23

The $100 Billion City Next to Singapore Has a Big China Problem The $100 billion city rising from the sea next…

By Leakhena Khat on June 23, 2017

Vietnam Morning News For June 23

New department launched to accelerate agricultural export The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on Wednesday launched Agro Processing and…

By Cara Navarro on June 23, 2017

Law

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

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

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 June 22

In Thailand English-language News for June 22, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells…

By Digital Editor on June 22, 2017

Thailand English-language News For June 21

In Thailand English-language News for June 21, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula,…

By Digital Editor on June 21, 2017

Thailand English-language News For June 20

In Thailand English-language News for May 20, 2017, Newsline presenter Dhra Dhirakaosal tells…

By Cara Navarro on June 20, 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

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

Thailand English-language News For June 16, 2017

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

By Digital Editor on June 16, 2017

Thailand English-language News For June 15, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for June 15, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells…

By Digital Editor on June 15, 2017

Thailand English-language News For June 14, 2017

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

By Digital Editor on June 14, 2017

Thailand English-language News For June 13, 2017

In Thailand English-language News for June 13, 2017, Newsline presenter Dhra Dhirakaosal tells…

By Digital Editor on June 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

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

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

Bangkok Flooding Spawns New Thai Swimming Champion

Thailand first participated at the Olympic Games in 1952…

By Digital Editor on May 31, 2017

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

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 June 22

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Philippines To Host Asean Youth Conference 2017 Pampanga, in Central Luzon the Philippines, is to host…

By Digital Editor on June 22, 2017

Philippines To Host Asean Youth Conference 2017

Pampanga, in Central Luzon the Philippines, is to host the inaugural Asean Youth Conference between November 10-13 as part of Asean’s 50th anniversary celebrations. To…

By Leakhena Khat on June 21, 2017

Asean Morning News For June 21

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu G20, EU, Asean urged to commit to Paris Agreement despite US withdrawal Over 300 civil society…

By Digital Editor on June 21, 2017

Asean Morning News For June 20

Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean and South Asia take lead in infrastructure race Asean and South Asia are building infrastructure…

By Digital Editor on June 20, 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