BEIJING: China has demanded that Germany correct its “mistakes” after it granted refugee status to two Hong Kong pro-independence activists facing rioting charges in the Chinese-ruled city, the state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. ... read more
Chuan Leekpai of the Democrat Party has been chosen as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, beating Sompong Amornvivat of Pheu Thai in a 258-235 vote, with one abstention. ... read more
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Freed Journalists Don’t Negate Bleak Outlook for Southeast Asia’s Media The recent release of two Reuters journalists from prison in Myanmar, along with similar incidents we have seen in other Southeast Asian countries recently, are unquestionably welcome developments considering the difficulties ... read more
Source: The Asian News Round upPublished on 2019-05-24
Export revenue from Muse border trade drops by US$600m Myanmar recently launched its updated National Export Strategy for the next five years. The Ministry of Commerce will be adding fruits and vegetables, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, processed food products and digital businesses as potential export sectors. — Myanmar times Religion ... read more
Source: The Asian News Round upPublished on 2019-05-24
Laos-Vietnam trade deficit set to drop to US$227 million The Lao government has set a target of reducing the trade deficit with Vietnam to about US$227 million this year, with the country producing more products for export. — ANN/ Vientiane Times Northern Laos battles locust outbreak Northern Lao province of ... read more
Source: The Asian News Round upPublished on 2019-05-24
