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Thousands protest China-backed mega-dam in Myanmar

22 Apr, 2019 10 views

People from Kachin State take part in a protest against the Irrawaddy Myitsone dam project in Waimaw, near the Myitkyina capital of Kachin State. – AFP April 22, 2019 @ 9:23pm YANGON: Thousands of …

The current political landscape in Malaysia

22 Apr, 2019 53 views

The current political landscape in Malaysia MUHAMMET ALI GÜLER   Initially serving from 1981 to 2003, Mahathir Mohamad is not only the longest serving prime minister in Malaysia’s political history, since taking the prime …

Sara Duterte: First Daughter, Davao city mayor – and Philippine president in waiting?

21 Apr, 2019 81 views

The middle child of President Rodrigo Duterte is as controversial as her father, whom she may succeed in 2022 if rumours in the country ring true But, even before she has signalled her intention …

Science body VKI reassesses its ties to Chinese developer of ‘Guam Killer’ hypersonic missile

21 Apr, 2019 246 views

Brussels-based aerospace institute looks deeper into relations with Casic Analyst says cooperation on technology can be complicated by military links Topic |   China science  Stephen Chen  04/22/2019 An aerospace institute in Brussels is investigating exchanges and …

Dispelling Islamophobia: Syariah espouses mercy, not punishment

21 Apr, 2019 6 views

Dispelling Islamophobia: Syariah espouses mercy, not punishment The Islamic juridical system is a clear reflection of how Islam conceives the world and its relations with humans. By Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk 04/21/2019 BRUNEI’S …

BY BANDID NIJATHAWORN: Can Asean weather another crisis?

20 Apr, 2019 9 views

Can Asean weather another crisis? By Bandid Nijathaworn With the global economy slowing and the risk of a recession looming on the horizon, the question that arises is whether countries in Asia have the …

My way or the Huawei: how US ultimatum over China’s 5G giant fell flat in Southeast Asia

20 Apr, 2019 11 views

My way or the Huawei: how US ultimatum over China’s 5G giant fell flat in Southeast Asia 5G technology is coming to Southeast Asia, and the odds are Huawei’s technology will be driving it. …

Dr. M: 5G to benefit the nation

18 Apr, 2019 20 views

5G to benefit the nation By Izwan Ismail – April 18, 2019 @ 9:37pm PUTRAJAYA: Once available, 5G technology and services are set to propel Malaysia into a high-tech nation and are seen as the catalyst …

Myanmar’s Wa rebels march in show of force

17 Apr, 2019 121 views

Myanmar’s Wa rebels march in show of force 04/17/2019 PANGHSANG, Myanmar: It has a standing army of 25,000, manufactures its own guns and conscripts at least one member of each household — meet the …