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Mekong countries, Japan eye new development strategy beyond 2015
Kyodo News, Published on 19/02/2015
» The leaders of Japan and five Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong River plan to craft a new strategy in July for Tokyo to contribute to sustainable development of the Mekong region beyond 2015, a senior Japanese official said Thursday.
Cambodia protests killings by Thai soldiers
Published on 12/02/2015
» PHNOM PENH — Cambodian opposition party lawmakers have written a letter to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to protest against alleged extrajudicial killings of Cambodians in Thailand, according to a copy of the letter released Thursday.
Gist of Japan-Thailand joint statement
Published on 09/02/2015
» The following is the gist of a joint statement released after Monday's summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Tokyo.
Prayut calls for deeper Japan biz ties
Kyodo News, Published on 09/02/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called Monday for the Japan Business Federation to promote more technological support and investment by Japanese companies to bolster the Southeast Asian country's economic growth.
Singapore eyes consulate for Phuket
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2015
» Singapore is in discussion with Thai officials on setting up a consulate in Phuket, deputy governor Punlop Singhasenee said on Wednesday.
Crusading journo quits Thailand
Published on 17/01/2015
» Andrew Drummond, a British investigative journalist who has specialised in exposing the activities of foreign criminals in Thailand, is leaving the country after 25 years.
Retirement worries 53% of Thais - AIA
Kyodo News, Published on 20/10/2014
» Despite being one of the world's most dynamic economic regions, nearly half Southeast Asia's middle class surveyed are worried about not having enough money for a comfortable retirement, according to a survey by the AIA life insurance group.