Tag: Asia
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Vietnam starts building largest homemade anti-submarine warship
The Vietnamese government says the project underscores its policy of developing a defence industry that is “autonomous, self-reliant, self-strengthening, dual-use and modern”.
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US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates’, says Pentagon official
Seeking to counter concerns about Washington’s reliability, the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy reiterated the US’ interest in the region as he called for greater burden-sharing and “partnership, not dependency”.
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Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines
The rains, exacerbated by tropical storms, have led to school and government office closures across the main island of Luzon and flooding in the streets of the capital Manila.
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Ex-Thai MP fatally shoots local official over money row
Police said the suspected shooter, former lawmaker Chalong Riewrang, fired at the chairman of the Provincial Administrative Organization in Nonthaburi, which borders Bangkok, because of a disagreement over borrowed money.
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Indian students step up exam protests in Jharkhand
Protests in Ranchi, capital of the eastern state home to more than 33 million people, began on Jul 29, days after a youth-led “cockroach” movement in New Delhi forced the resignation of the national education minister.
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Indonesian president nominates acting head to lead central bank
Destry Damayanti has been nominated as the sole candidate for the job, said a presidential spokesman.
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Ex-Thai MP accused of shooting local official and driver: Police
Former Thai MP Chalong Riewrang was arrested and taken to the police station, said the Nonthaburi police chief.
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Malaysia PM Anwar undergoing medical procedures
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical tests and procedures and was expected to be under observation for two days, his aide said on Monday (Aug 10).Anwar is “undergoing examinations and procedures set by a team of medical experts”, Press Secretary
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Philippines weighs social media ban for minors as school violence, online extremism fuel alarm
But experts warn that blanket bans could backfire, arguing that stronger platform safeguards, counselling and parental involvement may be more effective.
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Police seek charges against Bangkok bar owner for deadly fire
Thai police are seeking to charge the bar’s owner with six offences, including negligence causing death, serious injury, harm and fire, as well as criminal mischief and running an entertainment venue without a licence.
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