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US approves sale of GM 'golden rice'
Online Reporters, Published on 08/06/2018
» The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Golden Rice, the fourth country to give a thumbs-up to a rice strain genetically altered to prevent blindness in children.
Myanmar bans condoms, Viagra for Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2015
» YANGON — Myanmar has come up with Southeast Asia’s most unique water festival ban yet: police have outlawed sales of Viagra, birth-control pills and even condoms during Thingyan, the country’s version of Songkran.
Bali aims for 1m Chinese tourists
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2015
» Bali hopes to draw 1 million Chinese tourists this year, thanks to a visa-free policy offering to China and other countries which is already in effect.
P'Penh court jails 'innocent' Spaniard
Online Reporters, Published on 18/12/2014
» A Cambodian court sentenced a Spanish man to 10 years in jail for murder even after a state prosecutor and police testified that the supposed “victim” wasn’t slain.
Thai-Lao bridge service upgrade
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2014
» The first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge linking Vientiane and Nong Khai will increase services to support the Asean Economic Community next year.
Drug-resistant malaria discovered
Online Reporters, Published on 29/04/2013
» New drug-resistant strains of the parasite that causes malaria have been identified in Cambodia.
Indonesia 'hub' for fake drugs
Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2013
» Large quantities of counterfeit medicines are being sold through pharmacies and on the internet in Indonesia, the body representing pharmacists in the country has warned.
Cambodian children afraid of violence
Online Reporters, Published on 22/11/2012
» More children in Cambodia are afraid of violence than in any other part of the world, according to a survey conducted by ChildFund Alliance, an international child development group.
Washington votes to legalise ganja
Online Reporters, Published on 07/11/2012
» Voters in Washington have approved the legalisation of marijuana for recreational use, making it the first US state to decriminalise personal use of the popular, but illegal, drug.
Thai smugglers caught in Siem Reap
Online Reporters, Published on 11/10/2012
» Two Thai women have been arrested at Siem Reap airport, in Cambodia, with 11kg of cocaine concealed in their baggage.