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AEC set to miss deadline for free-trade bloc
dpa, Published on 20/11/2015
» The Asean Economic Community was scheduled to set up a free-trade bloc by the end of 2015 to rival the European Union or the United States. But legislative foot-dragging and obstructive border practices have effectively prevented the free movement of goods, services and workers, with no chance to meet the deadline, experts say.
Thousands protest in Hong Kong
dpa, Published on 01/09/2014
» Thousands of demonstrators gathered Sunday night outside China's central government offices in Hong Kong to protest Beijing's refusal to allow free elections in the territory.
Interview: Golden era over in China
dpa, Published on 05/07/2014
» BEIJING - China's rapid growth has fallen off, and doing business has become more difficult. Foreign companies complain of restricted access to markets as economic reforms are delayed, pessimism is on the rise.
Buddhist backlash against fear of 'love-jihad'
dpa, Published on 29/06/2014
» YANGON - Suzi's family has practiced freedom of religion for decades, including Muslims, Buddhists, and now even a Christian.
Telecom giants dominate Myanmar
dpa, Published on 06/04/2014
» YANGON - Telecom giants from Norway and Qatar, two countries with few historical bonds to Myanmar, are poised to play pivotal roles in the impoverished nation's economic development.
French internet school cracks the code to digital success
dpa, Published on 16/02/2014
» Paris — There's a school in the north of Paris that's breaking all the rules.