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South East Asia
Cambodian opposition calls for electoral reforms before July election
Kem Sokha (1st R), vice-president of Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), and Mu Sochua, opposition lawmaker, give their regards to supporters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 24, 2013. Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), the kingdom’s main opposition party, staged a non-violent protest on Wednesday to call for reforms within the…
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South East Asia
Myanmarese President Thein Sein grants amnesty to 93 political prisoners
This Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 photo from files shows Myanmar prisoners walking outside Insein Prison in Yangon, Myanmar. Myanmar State television said Tuesday April 23, 2013 that President Thein Sein has granted amnesty to 93 prisoners one day after the European Union lifted sanctions against the Southeast Asian nation. <AP…
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South East Asia
Myanmarese President holds talks with Indonesian President Yuhoyono
Myanmar President Thein Sein, right, holds talks with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yuhoyono, left, during their meeting at Presidential House Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. <AP Photo>
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South East Asia
Sea disputes, N. Korea in spotlight at annual ASEAN summit
Worried that long-seething rifts could escalate over the South China Sea, Southeast Asian leaders are expected this week to press China to agree to start negotiations on a new pact aimed at thwarting a major clash in one of the world’s busiest waterways. Concern over North Korea’s latest threats is…
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East Asia
Knowledge collaboration: Indonesian students in Korea to hold conference
Indonesian Students Association in Korea (PERPIKA) this year presents Conference of Indonesian Students in Korea (Cisak) the 6th. Cisak 2013 will be held in Daejon, South Korea on July 7. Students, academics and practitioners from around the world are invited to attend the conference which is also a Research Paper…
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The memory of ‘boat people’ lingers
Editor’s note: On April 30th, 1975, Saigon fell to North Vietnamese Communist forces which marked the end of the Vietnam War. Before the 38th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, commemorations are taking place to honor the past, discuss the present state, and hope for the future of Vietnam. In…
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South East Asia
Thai people celebrate Songkran festival on traditional New Year’s day
People take part in a parade in Phra Pradaeng, Thailand, April 21, 2013. The Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival falls on April 19-21 this year. <Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak>
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South East Asia
Malaysia’s ruling party flags fly as elections compaign kicks off
A flag of Malaysia’s ruling National Front coalition flies as a man works on a fishing boat in Kuantan, Pahang state, Malaysia, Sunday, April 21, 2013. Malaysian politicians Saturday began formal campaigning for May 5 general elections that will determine if Prime Minister Najib Razak’s governing coalition can extend nearly…
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South East Asia
Novices pray at Shwedagon Pagoda on Myanmarese New Year’s day
People are seen on the first day of Myanmar new calendar year at the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar, April 17, 2013. On Myanmar new year’s day, people in the country used to perform meritorious deeds and Buddhists, who account for the majority of the people, usually go to…
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South East Asia
Laotian people celebrate New Year water-splashing festival
People celebrate the Water-splashing Festival in Vientiane, Laos, April 14, 2013. <Xinhua/Liu Ailun>
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