Xi, Thongloun to witness China-Laos Railway opening
The China-Laos Railway is a docking project between the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and Laos' strategy to convert itself from a landlocked country to a land-linked hub.
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Discussions will also start on piloting a sea VTL to allow Singapore cruise ships to call at Malaysian ports.
HK residents on mainland to vote at 3 checkpoints for LegCo poll
Hong Kong will hold its legislative election on Dec 19, when over 4.4 million voters choose 90 lawmakers to serve for the next four years.
Indonesia imposes travel ban over Omicron threat, experts say more needed
Scientists fear mutations could make Omicron more infectious and render certain treatments and immune defenses less effective.
Myanmar court postpones verdict for ousted leader Suu Kyi
The court agreed with a defense motion that it allow a doctor who had previously been unable to come to court to add his testimony, a legal official said.
Natuna fishermen contend with foreign poachers – and now, local competition
Located about six hours from Natuna’s capital of Ranai, Laut Island is home to some 2,200 people, most of whom are fishermen.
Covid-19 measures will remain the same for New Year’s celebration: Taiwan Health Minister
Due to expert concerns that the cold weather may lead to the viral activity of Covid-19, the possibility of lifting virus-prevention restrictions is very low.
Big Tech in Indonesia may start paying news firms for content
The proposal comes after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo remarked that he would instruct his ministers to follow up “regarding draft regulations that protect publisher…
New Covid-19 regulations send mixed signals on holiday curbs
The central government has asked regional administrations to urge the public to limit their “nonessential” mobility and tighten border restrictions.