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Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries
Reuters, Published on 22/08/2024
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost tourism and help revive its crisis-hit economy.
China-Thailand joint military exercises have 'all elements needed for a small-scale war'
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/08/2024
» BEIJING - China has revealed details of its joint military exercises with Thailand, which involve the use of special forces for the first time and have been described as containing "all the elements needed for a small-scale war".
US officials meet with Myanmar opposition
Published on 17/08/2024
» WASHINGTON - US officials met virtually with members of Myanmar’s opposition movement on Friday and pledged to expand direct support to help a transition to civilian government, while agreeing on the need to maintain pressure on the military junta, the State Department said.
China rallies regional support for Myanmar peace bid
Published on 16/08/2024
» CHIANG MAI - China urged neighbouring countries to help war-torn Myanmar advance its peace and reconciliation process as its foreign minister met counterparts from Laos, Myanmar and Thailand on Friday.
China ‘promises aid for elections in Myanmar’
Published on 15/08/2024
» China has promised technical support and aid to military-run Myanmar for conducting a census, followed by an election, state media said on Thursday, signalling Beijing’s backing to a junta cornered by an armed rebellion and steadily losing ground.
Indonesian police seize Thai cannabis bound for UK
Published on 05/08/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesian police have arrested two people for their alleged links to a marijuana smuggling network, foiling plans to send the drug in packages of bed linen and cat toys from Southeast Asia to the United Kingdom, authorities said on Monday.
Indonesia eases strict abortion law
Published on 01/08/2024
» Indonesia will allow women to have an abortion up to 14 weeks into their pregnancy in some instances, compared with six weeks previously, as part of regulatory changes aimed at arresting one of Southeast Asia’s highest rates of maternal mortality.
Philippines tries again to approve medical cannabis
Published on 31/07/2024
» The Philippines is trying again to pass a bill allowing the use of cannabis for medical purposes after past failed attempts, with the House of Representatives approving a measure on Tuesday.
Japan, Asean to boost security ties amid China rise
Kyodo News, Published on 26/07/2024
» VIENTIANE - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa agreed with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Friday to deepen security and economic cooperation, with China attempting to bolster its clout in nearby waters through a military buildup.
Indonesia presses Myanmar on peace commitments as Asean ministers meet
Published on 26/07/2024
» VIENTIANE: Indonesia's foreign minister at a regional meeting on Thursday called out warring camps in Myanmar over their refusal to agree to dialogue, as fighting intensifies between the ruling military and an alliance of armed groups.