Muslim-majority Indonesia votes in its biggest-ever election
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia kicked off one of the world's biggest one-day elections Wednesday, pitting president Joko Widodo…
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ASEAN Perspectives
Singapore hopeful for China-backed Asia trade pact this year
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Singapore's trade minister said Wednesday he was hopeful that an Asia-wide trade pact, which…
6 years ago
President Duterte, Malaysian PM Mahathir back freedom of navigation, overflight in South China Sea
(Eagle News) -- Both Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and President Duterte, the two oldest heads of state in…
6 years ago
Analyzing the Rice Tariffication Law and its implications: Int’l agri research expert explains the issue
https://youtu.be/z4lDr-FgEs4 (Eagle News) -- What are the implications of the Rice Tariffication Act which was recently signed into law…
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Ride-hailing firm Grab secures $1.5 billion in funding
SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab said on Wednesday it has secured $1.5 billion in fresh financing from…
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Thai princess’ bid for PM scuttled as party obeys royal command
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A new Thai political party vowed Saturday to obey a command from the king blocking…
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Thai princess makes unprecedented move into politics with run for Prime Minister
by Aidan JONES / Sippachai KUNNUWONG Agence France Presse BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A Thai princess will run…
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Malaysia enthrones new king after historic abdication
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia on Thursday installed a new king, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, after the last…
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Malaysian royals prepare to pick king after historic abdication
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's royals prepared Monday to pick a new king to replace Sultan Muhammad V,…
6 years ago
Mothers of missing Vietnamese teenage girls fear daughters were sold as “child brides” in China
https://youtu.be/UWMiu3WL_Ys by Jenny Vaughan and Tran Thi Minh Ha Agence France Presse MEO VAC, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vu Thi Dinh…
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