Myanmar Morning News For March 15
UN suspects Myanmar is guilty of genocide On March 9, Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, told a news conference in Geneva that what he suspected were “acts of genocide” […]
Singapore Morning News For March 15
Singapore bank sets up unit to drive in-house AI development OCBC Bank has set up a new unit dedicated to developing and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its products and services. — ZDNet Singapore: […]
Samsung Abandons Myanmar Investment Plan Claiming No Incentive
South Korean electronics conglomerate Samsung has cancelled plans to build a manufacturing facility in Myanmar, citing political uncertainties and an ‘unfavourable administrative environment’ as behind the decision. According to The Korean Times Samsung’s decided to […]
Lao Morning News For March 14
Japan’s education aid to Laos boosts human resource development Education assistance provided by the government of Japan has contributed significantly to human resource development in Laos. Japanese Ambassador to Laos Takeshi Hikihara told Vientiane Times […]
Myanmar Morning News For March 14
Myanmar: UN blames Facebook for spreading hatred of Rohingya Facebook has been blamed by UN investigators for playing a leading role in possible genocide in Myanmar by spreading hate speech. — The Guardian Myanmar Rejects […]
Singapore Morning News For March 14
Singapore to Fight Fake News With Same Approach as Illicit Drugs Singapore intends to treat fake news with the same comprehensive approach as it does illicit drugs while allowing space for a “robust” discourse, according […]
Lao Morning News For March 13
WHO to provide 20 billion kip for health sector improvement The World Health Organisation (WHO) has agreed to provide 20 billion kip (US$2.4 million) this year to strengthen the health sector, particularly in the fields […]
Myanmar Morning News For March 13
UN: Rohingya atrocities ‘bear hallmarks of genocide’ A top UN rights expert claimed Monday that the crackdown on Myanmar’s Rohingya minority bears “the hallmarks of genocide” and insisted the government should be held accountable. — […]
Singapore Morning News For March 13
President Trump halts Broadcom takeover of Qualcomm U.S. President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday prohibiting semiconductor maker Broadcom Ltd’s proposed takeover of Qualcomm Inc on grounds of national security, bringing an end to […]
Lao Morning News For March 12
Laos Pushes E-Commerce Initiative, Seeks To Reduce Internet Costs The Lao Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has named the development of e-commerce as one of its core strategic goals over the next ten years, Vientiane […]
Myanmar Morning News For March 12
Myanmar builds military bases where Rohingya once lived and prayed: Amnesty After driving nearly 700,000 Rohingya Muslims out of the country, Myanmar’s military is building bases where some of their homes and mosques once stood, […]
Singapore Morning News For March 12
Singapore joins APEC cross-border privacy rules for data controllers and processors According to a press release from the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore, the country has become the sixth APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) […]