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Singapore fake news law to face legal challenge
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Environmentalist Gina Lopez. Source: Flickr
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Laos prepares to host Abe at summit
Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith. Source: Kremlin
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is planning a visit to Laos in September for Asean summits.
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The government of Thailand was looking to relax restrictions on inbound foreigners as the country reached 28 days with no record of local transmission.
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Rakhine mob attacks aid boat
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