Women account for 51 percent of Myanmar’s population and 19 million out of 37 million eligible voters at the 2020 general election. In the previous election in 2015, 13 percent of the 6,200 candidates
Yangon – Myanmar’s relief flights from Jordan are awaiting landing approval to bring home about 400 stranded nationals, according to Myanmar’s Embassy in neighboring Israel. Myanmar has no diplomatic
AFP The Philippine and Japanese navies held their first joint exercise on Friday in the South China Sea, as the two US allies boost security ties in the face of China’s growing pressure. The drills fo
Sun Lee The highway extends through the dense forest, leading to the Dara Sakor Seashore Resort—one of the most extensive tourism initiatives in Cambodia. Fifteen years since its inception, the develo
Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference held in Laos on 17 July 2024. Below is a transcript of Secretary Blinken’s speech: “We have seen an unprecedented expa
Some of the finest young musicians in Southeast Asia have enjoyed a four-day music festival at Garden International School (GIS). A total of 15 schools and around 300 students took part in this year’s
MANILA -- For BDO Unibank, the largest lender in the Philippines, now is the perfect time to team up with Japanese financial institutions. A growing number of Japanese companies are looking to expand
Sun Lee China’s exclusion of Filipino fisherfolk from the South China Sea presents a serious challenge. One response could be restricting its access to the Philippine seafood market. The Philippine go
Four countries again will compete for the best pyrotechnics show as the Pattaya International Fireworks Competition returns for a fourth year Nov. 29-30. Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome said Nov. 20 that Jap
Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the South China Sea, speaks during a press conference in Manila on September 16, 2024. The Philippines insisted on September 16 that it
AFP The number of journalists imprisoned worldwide for their work was 330 in the final month of 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday, the fifth consecutive year the count has exce
MANILA -- In 2002, Smart Communications, a wireless unit of Philippine telecom leader PLDT, was facing an exodus of engineers. Every month, an average of 75 staffers were resigning to work abroad, whe
AFP Rodrigo Duterte killed thousands during his anti-drug campaign, an International Criminal Court prosecutor alleged Friday, as the crimes against humanity hearing against the former Philippines pre
This aerial photo shows part of the Subi Reef and Chinese vessels identified by the Philippines as “maritime militia” near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea on December 1, 2023. (Photo by J
LONDON -- China, the Philippines and Thailand have been resorting to protectionism less frequently in recent years, despite being targeted more often with discriminatory commercial measures by other g
IPGC golf from The Haven Monday, Nov. 11, Khao Kheow B & C – Stableford CSS 73 1st Vincent Gras (16) 37pts 2nd Terry Hodgkiss (24) 36pts 3rd Jon Batty (9) 35pts 4th Russell Gilroy (15) 33pts 5th Phil
Mizzima On 29 May, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) released a public statement in response to the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on an Extended and Expanded Ceasefire in Myanmar, adopted duri
AFP At least 30 people are dead and 35 are missing in central China, state media reported Thursday, following days of torrential rain that lashed the country earlier this week. The downpours were trig
Mizzima In recognition of his tireless commitment to human rights, religious freedom, and justice for the people of Burma (Myanmar), Salai Mang Hre Lian of the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) ha
This frame grab from handout video footage taken and released on August 31, 2024 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows a Chinese coast Guard ship (L) colliding with Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP