Ministry encouraging use of local online domain The government is targeting the use of local domains for email and internet sites which will facilitate the management of online communication. — Vientiane Times FLEGT Process Supports […]
Jailing of Myanmar soldiers ‘only a start’ The jailing of six Myanmar soldiers for killing three Kachin refugees is a rare move but human rights lawyers say more reform of the country’s military and civilian […]
First Zika case of 2018 reported in Singapore After nearly four months without a reported case of Zika virus infection, the first case of 2018 was confirmed last Thursday (Jan 18). — Channel NewsAsia Survey […]
Exclusive: Looted cash, gold help Islamic State recruit in Philippines Islamist insurgents looted cash, gold and jewellery worth tens of millions of dollars when they occupied a southern Philippines town last year, treasure one of […]
Poor Administration, Infrastructure Fetter Laos’ Growth Lao PDR is among the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia: economic growth has averaged 7.8 per cent over the past decade. Despite the slow recovery of the global […]
Reuters reporters accused under Official Secrets Act due in Myanmar court Two Reuters journalists detained in Myanmar are due to appear in court on Tuesday, when a judge could review a bail request for the […]
Singapore may be ageing, but its leadership cannot be aged: DPM Teo Although Singapore’s population is greying, it must not allow its national leadership to become aged, said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean. — […]
Philippines to deport Hamas ‘rocket scientist’ The Philippines said Monday it would deport an elderly Iraqi man described as a scientist for Hamas and accused of helping the Palestinian militant group lob missiles at Israel. […]
More than 200 markers installed along Laos-Thailand border Some 210 markers have been installed along the border between Laos and Thailand, covering most of the two countries’ 735km land border. — Vientiane Times Minister Arkhom […]
Legal reforms to support Myanmar’s anti-corruption battle Following the appointment of a new Anti-Corruption Commission in November, attention is turning to the need for legal reform to ensure the commission’s independence and protect whistleblowers. — […]
Singapore looking at laws for producers to take back e-waste from customers To curb the electronic waste (e-waste) problem here, the authorities are considering regulations for manufacturers to collect their products that customers do not […]
Philippines says it won’t be embroiled in US-China sea spat The Philippines said Sunday that it won’t get embroiled in a fresh spat between the U.S. and China involving Beijing’s protest of an American warship […]