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Philippines cathedral bombing sparks peace process worries
AFP, Published on 28/01/2019
» MANILA: The Islamic State-claimed bombing of a Catholic cathedral that killed 20 in the Philippines' restive south put fresh pressure Monday on peace efforts aimed at ending decades of separatist violence.
Suu Kyi to investors: Myanmar is open for business
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2019
» NAYPYITAW: Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday urged global investors to put their money into Myanmar, seeking to offset the negative impact of the Rohingya crisis and slow pace of economic reforms.
Indonesia ready to regulate motorcycle taxi fares
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 28/01/2019
» Reports of a government plan to regulate the fares of app-based motorcycle taxis have given some hope to Fariz, a driver who switched to an app-based service from a regular one six months ago.
No shortage of talent in new party
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 28/01/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), being a new kid on the political block, has capitalised on the new faces it has brought into its fold. Three young PPRP MP candidates discuss their election prospects and agree that being new is not always a liability in politics as they are accessible and take a hands-on approach to addressing issues affecting voters.
High-end condos see price stall
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/01/2019
» The price per square metre of new high-end condos being launched this year is expected to stay unchanged from 2018 as new supply competes with unsold stock, says a property consultant.
BNK48 singer apologises for Nazi T-shirt
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2019
» Pichayapa "Namsai" Natha, a member of girl group BNK48, has apologised for wearing a T-shirt featuring the Nazi flag with a swastika during a rehearsal for a concert on Friday.