Indonesia’s parliament has approved a bill to relocate the nation’s capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan…
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New capital to be named Nusantara, Javanese name for Indonesian archipelago.
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The Philippines has finalised a deal to acquire a shore-based anti-ship missile system from India for nearly $375 million to beef up its navy, the Southeast Asian nation’s defence minister said, APA reports quoting Reuters.
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Spike in kidnapping, extortion in Rohingya refugee camps creates panic
by ANKASAM EkipAlthough Bangladeshi authorities say they have arrested scores of criminals, local media reports 100 kidnapping incidents…
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ISTANBUL (AA) – Junta court sentences Nobel laureate over illegal import of walkie-talkies, violation of COVID…
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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he will never apologise for the deaths of suspected drug users and dealers killed in police operations under his war on drugs that has alarmed rights groups, APA reports quoting Reuters.
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Turkish Airlines adds Philippines’ historic Cebu city to global destinations
by ANKASAM EkipTurkish national flag carrier to run 3 weekly flights between Istanbul, Cebu with stop in Manila.
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Russia declared itself a partner of ASEAN but its political role in Southeast Asia is still limited. Moscow’s position in the region is largely guided by its strong relationships with Vietnam and China.
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After 2020 decline, Singapore’s economy grew 7.2% last year, according to preliminary data.
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Aid donation comes part of health cooperation agreement between 2 countries.