Week of 25 of August – 31 of August 2018

In a meeting with the executive management of Thai Airways International (the national carrier of Thailand), Member on LI Human Rights Committee and Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party (LI full-member), Kiat Sittheeamorn, has raised the fact that the airline has not had a single female pilot in its entire history.
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday vowed to keep opposition chief Kem Sokha behind bars despite a recent spate of clemency for members of his now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) and others held on politically motivated charges and convictions. Read more…

Speaking at the Thailand Focus 2018 conference, Political Road Map: the Election Ahead, hosted by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party said that a paradigm shift is needed in economic management. Read more…

During the budget hearing, Vice President Leni Robredo appealed to the House panel to “return” the OVP’s 2019 budget to its current budget level. She pointed out that the proposed budget is lower than the 2018 budget of P543.95 million – a difference of P96.27 million – which would affect her flagship anti-poverty program.
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Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmakers yesterday decried an alleged Chinese investigation into political donations made by Taiwanese businesses that operate in China, saying that the democratic value of transparency should not be used for political oppression. Read more…

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of  25 of August – 31 of August 2018

CAMBODIA
Cambodia genocide survivor makes ‘homecoming’ to PH

August 29, 2018
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Australian filmmaker James Ricketson found guilty of espionage in Cambodia
August 31, 2018
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INDONESIA
Jokowi, Prabowo Group Hug Met with Positivity from PDIP Official

August 30 2018
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Jokowi has high hopes for new Pertamina CEO
August 29, 2018
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MALAYSIA
Malaysia celebrates 61st anniversary of independence
August 31, 2018
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PHILIPPINES
Bam, Kiko want Senate to probe rice crisis
August 29, 2018
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Duterte: ‘Philippines better off with dictator like Marcos if drugs, corruption persist’
August 30, 2018
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SINGAPORE
POH SOO KAI: “I, FOR ONE, HAVE CHOSEN TO SUPPORT THE SDP”
August 26, 2018
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TAIWAN
Why Diplomatic Allies Matter to Taiwan
August 30, 2018
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THAILAND
Parties tout economic policy for poll
August 31, 2018
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