Myanmar opposition raises $8.6m through ‘revolution’ bonds
The move is probably the biggest yet to generate funds for its "revolution" to topple the ruling military junta
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Incomprehensive regulations lead to migrant fishermen exploitation on convenient flag ships
Taiwan’s offshore fishing industry ranks among the world’s largest, with more than 1,100 offshore fishing vessels and more than 20,000 foreign fishermen employed abroad.
Forest Governance in Sri Lanka: A political conundrum?
It is clearly evident that Sri Lanka faces a formidable challenge in environmental governance in trading off her critical environmental interests with those of rapid development.
Thailand, Laos, China meet virtually to discuss dual-track railway link
Representatives from Thailand, Laos and China held a tripartite meeting via video conferencing on Friday to discuss the construction of a dual-track railway link between the three…
Jemaah Islamiah militants infiltrate mainstream Islamic groups
New information points to their links in mainstream religious organisations, government institutions and national politics
Barisan Nasional’s gamble of fielding new faces pays off
Of its candidates for the 28 seats, 24 were new faces in the Melaka state election
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai tells Olympic officials she is safe
The call appears to be Peng’s first direct contact with sports officials outside China since she disappeared from public view on Nov. 2
China, ASEAN establish comprehensive strategic partnership
President Xi Jinping attended and chaired in Beijing via video link the summit commemorating the 30th anniversary of the dialogue relations between China and Asean on Monday.
In tactical shift, Jemaah Islamiyah militants infiltrate mainstream Islamic groups, politics
JI was nearly dismantled by authorities after staging a bombing attack in 2002 that ripped through nightclubs on the holiday island of Bali.
Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement on steps for revival of package
Discussions between the IMF and government officials also focused on policies to help Pakistan achieve sustainable and resilient growth.