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Foreign investors re-routing capital from Myanmar to Vietnam, Cambodia
Those foreign investors which have been confident until recently of a bright economic future of a young...
Cambodia sets up Chinese-style Great Internet Wall
The Cambodian government on February 17 has announced plans to create a state-controlled “national Internet gateway” through...
Thailand’s low birth rate worries government, dating campaign launched
The Thai government has become worried about the low fertility rate in the country which has been...
Myanmar’s foreign investment dream is over
The sudden seizure of power by the military in Myanmar in early February has ended a ten-year...
Malaysia’s economy contracts 5.6% in 2020, worst since Asian Financial Crisis
Kuala Lumpur witnessed numerous lockdowns amid the pandemic
Malaysia's economy contracted 5.6 per cent in 2020 as the...
Myanmar shuts down Internet after coup in blow for people and businesses
Internet connectivity in Myanmar fell to 14 per cent of the usual levels on February 7
Myanmar’s new...
Heavy damage expected for Myanmar’s economy after surprise coup
The February 1 military coup will take a significant toll on Myanmar’s economy which is already battered...
Sign of the times: The Myanmar aerobic coup dance
The Myanmar coup dance, performed by Khing Hnin Wai
The absurd coincidence of an aerobic instructor filming her...
Banks, stock exchange shut down in Myanmar after military coup
All banks across Myanmar temporarily shut down their operations on February 1 following a military coup in...
Concerns mount over potential military coup in Myanmar
Fears are mounting over a potential coup d’etat in Myanmar amid a deepening political crisis that followed...
Full-scale Covid-19 lockdown would lead to Malaysia’s economic collapse, academics warn
Empty shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur (Picture: C.T. Kong)
The implementation of a total lockdown across Malaysia would...
Poverty on the rise in Thailand as coronavirus, strong baht batters economy
Thailand is facing rising urban poverty
Around 1.5 million Thais are estimated to have fallen below the poverty...
Second Covid-19 wave a severe threat for Thailand’s economy
Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok's central business district offers a dystopian sight
A second wave of coronavirus infections in...
Malaysia’s economy to take a deep hit from emergency declaration
The declaration of a state of emergency in Malaysia until August 1, 2021 to curb the spread...
Thailand among countries suffering the highest tourism loss from pandemic
Empty counters at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport
Thailand ranks fourth globally on a list with the highest losses...
Thailand’s domestic air travel drops 60% after New Year amid second Covid-19 wave
The recent second wave of Covid-19 infections in Thailand has seen domestic air travel in the country...
Malaysia likely to impose new lockdown measures
Malaysia is expected to go into another Covid-19-triggered lockdown after a recent surge in coronavirus cases. The...
Almost half of Filipinos do not want COVID-19 jab: survey
COVID-19 shots are viewed with skepticism in the Philippines
Almost half of Philippine citizens do not want do...
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Foreign investors re-routing capital from Myanmar to Vietnam, Cambodia
Those foreign investors which have been confident until recently of a bright economic future of a young...