Tearful Ahok asks for mercy
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or Ahok. Source: Flickr
The ethnically Chinese, Christian governor of one of the world’s largest Muslim-majority cities delivered a tearful defence at...
U Mobile and StarHub to conduct world’s first 5G SA roaming trials
Malaysia’s U Mobile and Singapore’s StarHub have announced on Monday (Dec 30) that they will be conducting one of the world’s first 5G standalone...
US eyes business deals with Indonesia
The United States is looking to ink concrete business deals with Indonesia as part of its efforts to reduce trade deficit with Asian countries.
“We're...
Philippine Airlines lets go of 300 workers
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines has laid off some 300 employees as part of its retrenchment program as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to...
UK activist faces Thai jail
Migrants suffer in the Thai fruit trade. Source: Wikimedia
A Bangkok criminal court is expected this week to rule in the case of a British...
Philippines expects GDP to shrink further in second half
The Philippines was expecting its economy to slump further in the second half of the year as the government’s quarantine measures continued to take...
Casino Group to sell Thai Big C stake
The visitor to Thailand need not wait long to find a Big C. Source: Flickr
The French Casino Group has agreed to sell its majority...
Obama lifts Myanmar sanctions
Aung San Suu Kyi and President Barack Obama enjoy a warm relationship. Source: Wikimedia
US trade sanctions dating back to 1989 against Myanmar will be...
Myanmar tourism suffers during genocide trial
Myanmar’s Rohingya genocide trial could harm the country’s popularity among big-spending tourists from the west, according to the sector.
The case at the International Court...
Widodo restores Australia ties
Australian troops will be able to cooperate with their Indonesian counterparts again. Source: Wikimedia
Indonesia and Australia have restored full military relations after Jakarta suspended...
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