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1 year after coup, US will slap new sanctions on Myanmar
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/02/2022
» The US issued fresh sanctions against people and entities linked to Myanmar’s military that seized control of the government a year ago, with President Joe Biden warning “further costs” will be imposed as long as the junta doesn’t hold elections.
Surging cases dim holidays: Covid world update
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/12/2021
» Coronavirus cases surged across the globe, darkening the holiday weekend. China reported the highest number of local infections since January, as an outbreak in Shaanxi province presents one of the government’s biggest challenges yet to its Zero Covid policy.
Myanmar protesters paint Yangon red, defying bloody crackdown
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/04/2021
» Opponents of Myanmar's military junta sprayed red paint on roads in the country's biggest city on Tuesday to mark the deaths of hundreds of "martyrs" killed by troops, as the crisis dragged on with no clear diplomatic solution in sight.
Biden announces sanctions targeting Myanmar leaders
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/02/2021
» US President Joe Biden said his administration will sanction military leaders in Myanmar linked to this month’s coup and will ensure the country’s military leadership can’t access about $1 billion in government funds held in the US.
Anwar says he’ll succeed Mahathir as Malaysia PM around 2020
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/09/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian ruling party leader Anwar Ibrahim, who cut a deal to become the country’s next prime minister ahead of last year’s election, said he should take power around May 2020.
Over 100 Indonesian election workers, police die of exhaustion
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/04/2019
» JAKARTA: The death from exhaustion of more than 100 Indonesian election workers and police officers during the world’s largest one-day vote has triggered calls for a review of the simultaneous presidential and legislative polls.
Jokowi claims win as challenger disputes tally
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/04/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo has claimed victory in the country’s election, citing unofficial quick count results from Wednesday’s voting and setting the stage for a potential legal battle with his challenger Prabowo Subianto who’s disputed the tally.
Indonesia probes election fraud in Malaysia
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/04/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia’s election commission ordered an investigation into reports that thousands of ballots have been cast by the diaspora in Malaysia days before overseas polling opened, prompting opposition calls for heightened vigilance in next week’s vote.
Stocks rise, oil soars as Trump talks Asia trade
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/11/2017
» NEW YORK: Stocks rose and bonds advanced, while the dollar slipped as President Donald Trump tried to tackle trade on his Asia tour.
Gold sinks as French election tension eases
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/04/2017
» SINGAPORE - Gold sank the most in more than seven weeks as investors returned to riskier assets on speculation pro-growth centrist Emmanuel Macron will become France’s next president after the first round of voting, potentially removing a threat to the euro zone from one of the region’s top economies.