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Politicians revolt against NLA move
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2018
» Politicians have slammed a move by a National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee to delay the enforcement of the organic bill on MP election which may result in the election being postponed until February 2019.
Abe's ruling bloc wins, Japan set to amend constitution
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition is certain to retain a two-thirds majority in Sunday's House of Representatives election, according to early returns, providing it with the impetus to press ahead with debate on a first-ever amendment to the Japanese constitution.
Philippines takes helm of Asean, as bloc nears 50th anniversary
Published on 15/01/2017
» MANILA - The Philippines launched its one-year chairmanship of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Sunday, as the bloc nears the 50th anniversary of its formation.
Indonesia's high-speed railway project breaks ground
Published on 21/01/2016
» JAKARTA — Construction of Indonesia's first high-speed railway network, connecting the capital and the West Java provincial capital of Bandung and funded by an Indonesia-China consortium, kicked off on Thursday.
Japan seeks early Suu Kyi visit after election win
Published on 27/11/2015
» TOKYO — Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday told a close aide of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose party recently scored a landslide election victory, that Tokyo wants Myanmar's democracy to visit Japan soon and will continue supporting the smooth transfer of power in the Southeast Asian country.
Putin in Cuba, Nicaragua to rekindle Latin America ties
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» President Vladimir Putin made a surprise stop in Nicaragua after visiting Russia's Cold War ally Cuba, part of a tour to increase Moscow's influence in Latin America amid frayed ties with the West.
World Cup 2014 opener - Brazil v Croatia: Live Report
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» 22:16 GMT - AFP IS CLOSING THIS LIVE REPORT AFTER star striker Neymar scored a bitterly contested penalty among two goals as Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in the opening game of the World Cup in Sao Paolo on Thursday.
World Cup bonuses cause stir from Spain to Cameroon
AFP, Published on 11/06/2014
» From Cameroon's players refusing to board their plane for Brazil to Spain's massive offer, World Cup bonuses have already caused a stir before a ball has been kicked in anger.
More reform body details set to emerge
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/01/2014
» Anti-government leader Suthep Thaugsuban yesterday said further details about the formation of his proposed People's Council will become clear over the next two days.