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Cambodia's Hun Sen turns to Facebook video for more 'likes'
dpa, Published on 27/11/2015
» PHNOM PENH – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen streamed a live video address over Facebook this week, the latest social media initiative by the long-serving leader to connect with his youthful electorate.
Australia looks to Philippines to take Nauru refugees
dpa, Published on 09/10/2015
» SYDNEY -- Australia is seeking a deal with the Philippines to take refugees held in Australian-run detention centres, the government confirmed Friday, as local media said the potential agreement could be worth more than US$100 million.
Indonesia, Singapore trade barbs over haze
dpa, Published on 28/09/2015
» JAKARTA - Indonesia has defended its handling of forest fires after a Singaporean minister criticised Jakarta's inability to stop the blazes, or the dangerous haze that they cause, reports said.
Haze closes Indonesian airport
dpa, Published on 08/09/2015
» JAKARTA — Thick smog from forest fires on Indonesia's Sumatra has paralysed one of the island's airports, officials said Tuesday.
Haze chokes parts of Indonesia, Malaysia
dpa, Published on 27/08/2015
» JAKARTA / KUALA LUMPUR —Thick smog is blanketing much of Indonesia and Malaysia as forest fires spread amid concerns about the adverse effects of the El Nino weather phenomenon, officials said Thursday.
Vietnam minister's Facebook page creates sensation
dpa, Published on 04/03/2015
» HANOI – The launch of a Facebook page by a Vietnamese minister could lead to a more open society, observers say.
Sri Lanka landslides kill 14
dpa, Published on 27/12/2014
» COLOMBO — At least 14 people were killed by landslides in Sri Lanka during floods that have displaced hundreds of thousands, local media reported on Saturday.
Myanmar kills $8bn Yangon project
dpa, Published on 26/09/2014
» YANGON — The mayor of Yangon Friday cancelled an $8 billion project to expand Myanmar's biggest city after a public outcry over the scheme's lack of transparency.
Report: Volkswagen to open Thai plant
dpa, Published on 02/09/2014
» WOLFSBURG, Germany — Carmaker Volkswagen AG is close to a deal with Thailand to invest in a production plant, a news report said Tuesday.
Myanmar opposition sends petition
dpa, Published on 14/08/2014
» YANGON — A petition calling for the removal of an effective military veto over constitutional amendments in Myanmar has been submitted to parliament, the opposition said Thursday.