Myanmar state counselor urges for advancing movie industry Myanmar State Counselor has urged for active cooperation of government and artists to upgrade local movie industry to enter the international industry at a film academy awards […]
Vietnam launching a regulated cryptocurrency exchange Vietnam is all set to launch a regulated crypto exchange as two companies have just signed an MOU for the development and obtaining licensing for a cryptocurrency exchange. — […]
Sarawak set to be first to use hydrogen fuel-powered buses in Malaysia Sarawak will become the first state in Malaysia to introduce hydrogen fuel-powered buses, which will also act as a new tourist attraction, said […]
China’s gender gap sees young women from Myanmar sold as brides into sexual slavery Seng Moon was 16 when she was trafficked from Myanmar’s Kachin State to south-western China and sold to a Chinese family […]
China’s US$7 billion railway link to Laos is almost half done, on schedule to begin service in 2021 China’s railway line to Laos is almost half complete, putting it on schedule to begin service in […]
Vietnam is the region’s fintech hub Vietnam’s strong economic growth in recent years has led to the flourishing of the nation’s digital economy. The country’s economy in 2017 was deemed to be one of the […]
World happiness index: Malaysia plunges from No 35 to 80 in one year Malaysia is ranked the 80th happiest nation in the 2019 World Happiness Report, a massive drop of 45 places compared with 2018 […]
Lao PDR Granted Japanese Grant Aid Of USD 8.9 Million The government of Japan has provided grant assistance worth JPY 1 billion (USD 8.9 million) to the Lao PDR to support its socio-economic development. — […]
Industry proposes reducing visa restrictions for western tourists Discussions will be made with the relevant departments to reduce visa restrictions on western travelers, said U Yan Win, chair of Myanmar Tourism Federation. — Myanmar Times […]
Vietnam sees bright prospects for rice exports Rice exports are expected to recover in the second quarter of this year, boosted by encouraging market signs. — VNA NET Vietnam hikes retail electricity prices by 8.36 […]
Malaysia to stop buying European products? Malaysia said it would stop importing several European products. This is in retaliation against the European Union’s (EU) ban on palm oil from Malaysia. — New Straits Times 5,848 […]
Authorities report UXO clearance funding shortfall The government requires an additional US$4.5 million this year to effectively carry out unexploded ordnance (UXO) operations including mine surveys and clearance along with risk education and victim assistance. […]