South Korea will hold the fourth round of free trade talks with Cambodia this week as part of efforts to diversify its export portfolio in Southeast Asia, the trade ministry said Tuesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia: UN experts alarmed by civil society crackdown, attacks on defenders
English News and Press Release on Cambodia about Protection and Human Rights; published on 16 Nov 2020 by UN HRC ... ( read original story ...)
Royal Government of Cambodia commits to eliminating the deadliest strain of malaria
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) today committed to eliminating Plasmodium falciparum within the next few months, and to maintaining zero cases by 2023, through the launch of an innovative and ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Signals Flexibility on North Korea, but Peace Groups Are Wary
T he friendly interplay last week between Moon Jae-in, the president of South Korea, and Joe Biden, the incoming president of the United States, signaled subtle but important differences about how to ... ( read original story ...)
Worshippers in Nepal hold ‘Day of the Dogs’ festival to honour canines with treats and garlands
A special religious festival was held in Nepal on November 14 to honour dogs with garlands and treats. The festival of lights and animals, called "Yama Panchak" or "Tihar," is a five-day-long festival ... ( read original story ...)
Nepali daily Nepal Samacharpatra changes its masthead for new year
Nepal Samacharpatra, a national daily in Nepal, redesigned its masthead to commemorate the country's original ‘Ranjana Lipi’. This was done on the occasion of Newari New Year Day, also celebrated as ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal border at Uttarakhand to be closed for another month
The Nepal government has decided to keep the border with India closed for at least another month, citing the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Britain should no longer profit from slaughter in Yemen
When G20 leaders gather online this weekend for their annual summit it will be hosted by the country that bears perhaps more responsibility than any other for the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Top Glove shares dive over COVID curbs at worker dorms
Shares in Top Glove Corp Bhd fell 10% on Tuesday after Malaysia tightened movement curbs in an area where the company's dormitories are located to enable targeted coronavirus screenings of workers and ... ( read original story ...)
What to expect from Saudi Arabia’s virtual G20 summit
Saudi Arabia will hold the G20 Riyadh Leaders’ Summit online between Saturday November 21 – Sunday, November 22, 2020, with the meeting – taking place in the midst of the worst economic downturn the ... ( read original story ...)