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Yangon gets smarter
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 20/05/2019
» Yangon is introducing smart meters to control the electricity supply, monitor usage and bill customers in a single automated system. If a pilot project is successful, the potential for further development could be huge, says the entrepreneur spearheading the technology.
Myanmar renews SEZ push
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 02/10/2017
» Myanmar's special economic zones (SEZs) are a central part of a revitalised economic strategy in which increased manufacturing activity will play a key role. And breathing renewed life and energy into stagnant or stalled SEZs has moved to the top of the government's agenda.
Putin renews nuclear threats against West
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/05/2024
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West against threatening Russia as he pursues his invasion of Ukraine and revived his nuclear saber-rattling at the annual military parade on Moscow’s Red Square marking the victory in World War II.
Asean, Japan, China, S. Korea ensure funds for pandemics, disasters
Kyodo News, Published on 04/05/2024
» TBILISI - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) plus Japan, China and South Korea on Friday agreed to provide each other funds in times of emergency such as pandemics and natural disasters, building on their existing currency swap arrangements for the United States dollar and its counterparts.
Myanmar rebel group withdraws from border town
Published on 24/04/2024
» MYAWADDY - A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a counteroffensive by soldiers of the ruling junta from whom the rebels had this month wrested the key trading post, an official said on Wednesday.
Rescued moon bear cubs ‘doing well’ in Laos
Published on 09/04/2024
» LUANG PRABANG, Laos - Sixteen Asiatic Black Bear cubs rescued from the home of a wildlife poacher in Laos last month are thriving at a sanctuary for the endangered species, where they are being cared for around-the-clock by local and international conservationists.
Myanmar junta official attends Asean meeting
Kyodo News, Published on 05/03/2024
» VIENTIANE - A senior official of Myanmar's military government attended a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian nations (Asean) defence ministers in Laos on Tuesday, in what is seen as a sign of the junta's willingness to cooperate with the regional bloc.
Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to boost cooperation among their coastguards and to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea, in an announcement during a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Myanmar sending senior official to Asean meeting in Laos
Kyodo News, Published on 28/01/2024
» VIENTIANE - Myanmar's military government intends to send a senior official as a nonpolitical representative to the meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Laos beginning on Sunday, diplomatic sources said.
Vietnam court sentences 9 people to death for drug trafficking
Published on 22/01/2024
» HANOI: A court in Vietnam on Monday sentenced nine people to death after being convicted of involvement in one of the country's largest drug trafficking cases in months, state media reported.