No coup against Philippine president, says armed forces chief
Manila – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured on Thursday that officers and men of the 125,000- strong military establishment will not stage a coup d’etat against Philippine President Benigno Aquino III who is facing a number of … Continue reading No coup against Philippine president, says armed forces chief
Indonesia’s new president-elect prepares new gov’t
Jakarta – Indonesia’s new president-elect Joko Widodo took quick moves to prepare his upcoming government by setting up a camp, called transition office. The 52-year-old president-elect said that selection of the eligible candidates for post in ministerial offices would intensively be … Continue reading Indonesia’s new president-elect prepares new gov’t
Vietnam sees growing popularity of electric bike
Hanoi – During rush hours, the streets of the capital city of Vietnam are seen filled with electric bikes nowadays, a new alternative means of transport to bikes or scooters. The recent hikes in the price of petroleum products and the … Continue reading Vietnam sees growing popularity of electric bike
Cambodia: End of political crisis enhances investors’ confidence
Phnom Penh – The end of a year-long post- election dispute between Cambodia’s ruling and opposition parties will build stronger confidence among investors and ease fears of political instability, analysts said Wednesday. “The political breakthrough is a great step to ensure … Continue reading Cambodia: End of political crisis enhances investors’ confidence
Joko Widodo wins vote tally in Indonesia’s presidential election
Jakarta – Governor of Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta Joko Widodo was qualified to become the nation’s new president after the General Election Commission (KPU) settled the vote tally on Tuesday, showing Joko’s domination against rival Prabowo Subianto. Delivering the official announcement … Continue reading Joko Widodo wins vote tally in Indonesia’s presidential election
Malaysia: PM Razak in contact with Russian backed seperatists
Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been in contact with Alexander Yurevich Borodai, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic in the eastern part of Ukraine. In a press statement today, Prime Minister Razak informed the public about … Continue reading Malaysia: PM Razak in contact with Russian backed seperatists
Vietnam seafood faces non-tariff barriers in 49 countries
Hanoi – Vietnam’s seafood is facing non- tariff barriers in 49 countries and regions, said Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Center (VITIC) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Monday. Several non-tariff barriers that were recently established in 2014 … Continue reading Vietnam seafood faces non-tariff barriers in 49 countries
Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
Manila – Northern part of the Philippines is on blue alert status as Typhoon Matmo (local name Henry) remains in the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Monday. Under the blue alert status, half of the … Continue reading Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
S. Korea, DPRK resume joint excavation of ancient palace
Seoul – A group of South Korean historians will visit the border town of Kaesong of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) over the next few weeks to resume a joint excavation of an ancient royal palace site, South Korea’s unification … Continue reading S. Korea, DPRK resume joint excavation of ancient palace
Int’l experts arrive in Ukraine to investigate MH17 crash
Kiev – A team of 31 international experts arrived in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkov on Monday to help with the investigation of the crash of a Malaysian airliner, which left 298 people dead, authorities said. Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny … Continue reading Int’l experts arrive in Ukraine to investigate MH17 crash