Singapore Morning News For February 20
All adult Singaporeans will get one-off bonus of up to S$300 Every Singaporean aged 21 years and above this year will receive a one-off “hongbao” of between S$100 and S$300 from the Government, as the […]
Philippines Morning News For February 20
Philippines: HIV cases up 3,147 percent in 10 years New HIV cases continued to increase in the Philippines in 2017, with a 3,147 percent surge since 2007, according to an Al Jazeera analysis of the […]
Lao Morning News For February 19
Police detain alleged pyramid scam architect Economic police in Vientiane have detained the instigator of an alleged “Ponzi”-style investment scheme and seized the company’s assets as they investigate illegal capital raising activities. — Vientiane Times […]
Myanmar Morning News For February 19
UN rights envoy believes Suu Kyi was complicit in persecuting Rohingyas UN Special Envoy on Human Rights in Myanmar believes that State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was guilty of “complicity or neglecting to […]
Singapore Morning News For February 19
Budget 2018: Economists expect bumper surplus for 2017 With Singapore’s strengthening economy having boosted government coffers, economists predict a larger than expected Budget surplus for the financial year ending March 31. — The Straits Times […]
Philippines Morning News For February 19
Philippines government exploring Alibaba’s technology solutions A Worskhop attended by senior officials in the Philippines Government presented a series of lectures on how digital technology applications can be used to, among others, empower small businesses […]
Thailand English-language News for February 16
In Thailand English-language News for February 16, 2018, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: 00:49 | Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and his spouse, Naraporn Chan-o-cha, have accompanied a group of ministers to the Winter Festival. The […]
Lao Morning News For February 16
Why the Laos Wage Hike Debate Matters A closer look at an important issue for one of the region’s poorest countries. — The Diplomat Laos seeks Thai support on new Mekong bridge The Lao government […]
Myanmar Morning News For February 16
Myanmar government under Suu Kyi silences journalists When five Myanmar journalists were sentenced to decade-long prison terms for reporting the alleged existence of a military-run chemical weapons factory in Myanmar a few years ago, Aung […]
Singapore Morning News For February 16
Regular intake of energy-reduced foods may help stave off obesity and diabetes: Singapore study Regularly consuming food and drink (be they sweet or savoury) that are less energy-dense could help to lower overall energy intake […]
Philippines Morning News For February 16
President Rodrigo Duterte offers US$500 kill bounty for Philippines communist rebels after he told troops to shoot female fighters in genitals The Philippine president has offered a nearly US$500 bounty for each communist rebel killed […]
Lao Morning News For February 15
Experts discuss measuring environmental impacts on women The International Union for Conservation for Nature (IUCN) in cooperation with UN Environment and government officials is holding a two-day workshop in Vientiane to consider how best to […]