Singapore : Singapore’s economy contracts 1.1% in Q2
Top news in <Strait Times> : Singapore’s economy contracts 1.1% in Q2 The economy continued to expand in the second quarter, even though the pace of growth fell sharply. But while there was growth on a year-on-year basis, the pace of growth slowed considerably. Compared with the first three months of the year, the economy […]
Cambodia: North Korea bristles at US ‘aggression’
Top news in <The Phnom Pen Post>: North Korea bristles at US ‘aggression’ North Korea launched a scathing attack on the US during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Phnom Penh yesterday, accusing it of being aggressive toward the rogue state over its “peaceful use of nuclear energy”, according to a statement released by its delegates. “The […]
Major news in Japan on Jul 13: Kyushu braces for more rain after at least 19 die
Major news in <Japan Today>: Kyushu braces for more rain after at least 19 die Southwestern Japan was bracing for more torrential rain on Friday, on top of “unprecedented” downpours that left at least 19 people dead and eight missing as whole neighborhoods were swamped. Television footage showed torrents of muddy water carrying uprooted trees […]
Sri Lanka : New secretaries for 18 ministries
Top news in <Daily Mirror>: New secretaries for 18 ministries The Government Information Department said that 18 new secretaries have been appointed to ministries by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Charitha Herath was appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Media. Dr. P.B Jayasundara will remain as the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Planning […]
Hillary Clinton’s visit historic for Laos-US relations
Major news in <Vientiane Times>: Hillary Clinton’s visit historic for Laos-US relations Foreign Minister Dr Thongloun Sisoulith and his US counterpart Mrs Hillary Rodham Clinton have affirmed in their talks in Vientiane they will strengthen cooperative relations between the two countries, a press release said. Mrs Clinton arrived in Vientiane yesterday on a short official visit […]
Major news in China on Jul 12: South should encourage North Korea
Major news in <People’s Daily>: South should encourage North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently watched a concert in Pyongyang that featured many Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse. The news spurred speculations among Western media about the possibility that the “unusual” concert signifies a possible North Korean policy shift toward “opening-up.” North Korea’s opening-up […]
Bangladesh : Another highway robbery in city, 1 killed
Top news in <The Daily Star>: Another highway robbery in city, 1 killed A fish trader was killed and a trucker injured when robbers took away their fish-laden pickup-van throwing them from a running truck in the capital’s Mohakhali area early Thursday. The incident took place when the owners of the truck and covered-van have […]
Philippine : Pia Cayetano, “Stop maternal deaths, pass the RH bill”
Major news in <INQUIRER> : Stop maternal deaths, pass the RH bill MANILA, Philippines – Senator Pia Cayetano on Wednesday renewed her call for the passing of the Reproductive Health Bill in time with the commemoration of World Population Day. “On World Population Day, let’s prioritize the plight and burden of Filipino mothers. They are […]
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