-
South East Asia
Muslims Waiting To Break Fast In Indonesia
Indonesian Muslim men sleep as they wait for the time to break their fast at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, July 23, 2012. Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, the holiest month in Islamic calendar, where refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn to dusk. <AP/NEWSis>…
Read More » -
South East Asia
Brunei : Electronic stores expect brisk sales during Ramadhan
Major News of <The Brunei Times> : Electronic stores expect brisk sales during Ramadhan ELECTRONIC stores in the country are anticipating a significant increase in sales during the month of Ramadhan as Muslim families prepare for the upcoming Hari Raya festivity. Some shops begin their “special sales” period today as they look…
Read More » -
South East Asia
Indonesia : Jakarta enjoys a quiet Sunday
Major News of <The Jakarta Post> : Jakarta enjoys a quiet Sunday JAKARTA: The city’s main thoroughfares between Jl. Sudirman and Jl. MH Thamrin witnessed fewer people out for biking, jogging, or meeting friends and family during the weekly Car-Free Day on Sunday, the second day of Ramadhan. Thousands of Jakartans…
Read More » -
South East Asia
India, Angsa Hitam
Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia. Saat ini bermagang untuk Asian Journalist Association. Berita-berita politik, sosial maupun ekonomi dapat anda baca di artikel-artikel The AsiaN. Salah satunya adalah berita berikut. Pakar ekonomi terkemuka, Andy Xie, mantan pimpinan ekonomis Asia Pasifik, Morgan Stanley, mengatakan bahwa India dan Australia merupakan dua negara…
Read More » -
South East Asia
Singapore : SPF joins Interpol in operation to combat illegal soccer gambling in Asia
Major news in <The Strait Times> : SPF joins Interpol in operation to combat illegal soccer gambling in Asia The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has participated in an Interpol-coordinated operation, code-named Operation Soccer Gambling (Soga) IV. The police in Singapore, across China (including Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR), Indonesia, Malaysia,…
Read More » -
South East Asia
Cambodia : Cambodia mulls over atomic energy power
Major news in <The Phnom Pen Post> : Cambodia mulls over atomic energy power Cambodia is mulling over a nuclear power option to feed its anemic energy sector, although private sector pundits called the rough plan a dream – a dangerous one at that. The government plans to use atomic energy…
Read More » -
South East Asia
Laos : National land policy the key to solving land disputes
Major news in <Vientiane Times> : National land policy the key to solving land disputes A national land policy is urgently needed in order to address land disputes which have been considered the top concern in the country for many years, according to land experts on Wednesday. Representatives from government sectors…
Read More » -
South East Asia
Malaysia : The handphone debate
Major news in <New Straits Times> : The handphone debate MOBILES IN SCHOOLS: Teachers and parents voice their views on new proposal KUALA LUMPUR: PARENTS and teachers are divided over the Education Ministry’s proposal to allow mobile phones in school, starting next year. The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP)…
Read More » -
South East Asia
Singaporean Boy Cools Off At Fountain
A boy plays in a water feature at the Marina Barrage, a reservoir in the heart of the city-state’s business district on Wednesday July 18, 2012 in Singapore. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
Read More » -
South East Asia
Philippine : “Lacierda very presumptuous, arrogant”
Major news in <Inquirer> : “ Lacierda very presumptuous, arrogant” LP showing weakness—UNA spokesman MANILA, Philippines—Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda should stop issuing personal statements on the possible coalition between the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) and the Liberal Party, which is showing its weakness by recruiting bets from other parties, said UNA spokesman, laywer…
Read More »