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Singapore parliament passes online fake news law
Published on 09/05/2019
» SINGAPORE: Singapore's parliament passed a controversial bill late Wednesday aimed at combating fake news online, amid strong concerns from rights groups and journalists that it will further curtail freedom of expression and speech in the city-state.
World grieves following Notre Dame fire
News, Published on 17/04/2019
» PARIS: World leaders expressed solidarity with France yesterday after a fire devastated Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, by offering their support in its restoration.
China agrees to drop plans to clear Mekong River islets after opposition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2019
» Beijing has agreed to scrap a controversial project to clear the rocky outcrops and islets in the upper section of the Mekong River to ease transport of cargo from China, said Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.
Indonesia to open fishing zone near disputed S. China Sea
Published on 21/02/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to open a fishing zone within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) at the southern edge of the disputed South China Sea, most of which is claimed by China, later this year, to prevent foreign encroachment, a cabinet minister said Wednesday.
Abe nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Kyodo News, Published on 18/02/2019
» TOKYO: Japanese government officials confirmed Monday that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize after a request from Washington last year, a move that could spark controversy at home and abroad.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang re-elected, but influence may wane
Kyodo News, Published on 19/03/2018
» BEIJING: Li Keqiang was re-elected for a second five-year term as China's premier by the National People's Congress on Sunday, although it is believed that he will have less influence within the government.
Cambodian charter changes raise concerns
Kyodo News, Published on 05/02/2018
» PHNOM PENH: A group of Southeast Asian parliamentarians expressed alarm Monday over proposed changes to Cambodia's Constitution, and urged its parliament to reject them when they come up for its consideration this week.
PM to review S44 orders, search for 'Thai democracy'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha vowed Tuesday to look into a civic network's call to annul 35 orders and announcements issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) that allegedly violate the rights of the public and infringe on the judicial process.
Smart Visas to start next month offering 4-year stays
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 17/01/2018
» The government is introducing a four-year visa next month for professionals called a "Smart Visa" to attract foreign experts and high-level executives to work in the country, the cabinet announced yesterday.
Ecuador grants nationality to WikiLeaks founder
Associated Press, Published on 12/01/2018
» QUITO, Ecuador: Ecuador has granted citizenship to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after more than five years of living in asylum at the nation's embassy in London, officials announced Thursday.