Category: South East Asia
Filipino police and illegal settlers clash after deadline to leave is over
A resident berates SWAT members of the Philippine National Police as the latter conduct house-to-house search following a clash Monday July 1, 2013 at an informal settlers’ community at suburban […]
Entertainers perform at carnival celebrating Jakarta’s 486th anniversary
Entertainers perform on the Jakarta Carnival 2013 during the 486th anniversary of the city in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 30, 2013. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Agung Kuncahya B.> People take part in the Jakarta Carnival […]
Myanmar models present local designers’ fashion on catwalk
In this photo taken on Saturday, June 29, 2013, Myanmar models present creations by local designers during a fashion show at the National Theater in Yangon, Myanmar. <AP Photo/NEWSis/Khin Maung […]
Thai PM Yingluck becomes first female defense minister in Asia
Thailand’s embattled government on Sunday announced a new Cabinet reshuffle halfway through its first term, in a move widely seen as an attempt to salvage the government’s declining popularity. The […]
[Asia Round-up] Haze pollution – punish the criminals
Editor’s note: Followings are summaries of editorials from major Asian media on current issues. Haze – punish the criminals [Brunei, The Brunei Times, 25-06-2013] Haze blowing onto Malaysia and Singapore […]
Filipino protesters condemn ADB for alleged support of coal plants
Filipino protesters wear masks as they hold a rally outside the Asian Development Bank headquarters, east of Manila, Philippines on Thursday June 27, 2013. The group condemned ADB for it’s […]
Kaesong with other 19 historic sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage
The 37th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee came to an end successfully on Thursday after 11 days in action. Addressing the closing ceremony held in the tourism city […]
Cambodian political parties start campaign rallies for July 28 election
Cambodia’s eight political parties set to contest in the July 28 polls began a month-long campaign Thursday with pledges to improve people’s livelihoods when they win the election. Three major […]
Thailand’s graphic smoking warnings face backlash from manufacturer
The warning signs are printed on the cigarette packets on sale in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Tobacco giant Philip Morris and more than 1,400 Thai retailers will sue […]
[Asia Round-up] East Asia trade pact to help ease tensions
Editor’s note: Followings are summaries of editorials from major Asian media on current issues. East Asia trade pact to help ease tensions [China, China Daily, 19-06-2013] Free trade talks involving […]