China Finding Vietnam a Demanding Business Partner

China Finding Vietnam a Demanding Business Partner: Vietnam welcomes trade and private business tie-ups but has more conditions for China’s role in domestic infrastructure and special economic zones.

Google launches new search experience for job seekers in Bangladesh

Google launches new search experience for job seekers in Bangladesh: Google unveils a new search experience making it easier for job seekers in three countries of South Asia, including Bangladesh, to find employment opportunities from popular job listing websites, online classifieds and companies.

‘One of Asia’s best-kept secrets’ is a tropical island getaway – go before the rest do | South China Morning Post

‘One of Asia’s best-kept secrets’ is a tropical island getaway – go before the rest do | South China Morning Post: Phu Quoc in Vietnam boasts powder white beaches, evergreen forests, and stunning national parks. Backpackers got there first, and luxury hotels have followed

Tatmadaw Monitoring RCSS Movement in Eastern Shan State | Burma News International

Tatmadaw Monitoring RCSS Movement in Eastern Shan State | Burma News International: Surveillance and inspections are reportedly being carried out in Mongton and Mong Hsat townships.

Opinion | Why Facebook Will Never Be Free of Fakes - The New York Times

Opinion | Why Facebook Will Never Be Free of Fakes - The New York Times: Sheryl Sandberg’s testimony to Congress revealed that fraudulent pages are being created as fast as the social network can delete them.

Facebook removes Burmese translation feature after Reuters report | Reuters

Facebook removes Burmese translation feature after Reuters report | Reuters: Facebook has removed a feature that allowed users to translate Burmese posts and comments after a Reuters report showed the tool was producing bizarre results.

Kamala Harris grilled Sheryl Sandberg about Facebook’s struggles with hate speech.

Kamala Harris grilled Sheryl Sandberg about Facebook’s struggles with hate speech.: The exchange highlighted some of the perverse incentives in Facebook’s approach to moderation.

Warren calls for 25th Amendment to be invoked against Trump | TheHill

Warren calls for 25th Amendment to be invoked against Trump | TheHill: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said Thursday she believes it’s time for White House officials to invoke the 25th Amendment and begin the process of removing President Trump from office.

UK renews its support for demining in Cambodia - Khmer Times

UK renews its support for demining in Cambodia - Khmer Times: The Government of Cambodia is aiming for the country to be mine-free by 2025 and the UK’s new package of funding is proof that it is committed to helping achieve this goal, writes Tina Redshaw.

Trump to Preside Over U.N. Security Council, Prompting Anxiety All Around - The New York Times

Trump to Preside Over U.N. Security Council, Prompting Anxiety All Around - The New York Times: The president plans to focus on Iran and its malign activity around the Middle East, and people inside and outside the administration worry he will bring reality-TV antics to the world stage.

No compromise on Sarawak’s rights to its oil

No compromise on Sarawak’s rights to its oil: LETTER | Just return the rights to Sarawak and then re-negotiate the terms and conditions.

Brazilian presidential candidate stabbed during campaign stop | Brazil News | Al Jazeera

Brazilian presidential candidate stabbed during campaign stop | Brazil News | Al Jazeera: Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right candidate favoured to win first-round polls, has undergone surgery.

Why do you see what you see on your Facebook news feed?

Why do you see what you see on your Facebook news feed?: A new Pew poll looks at what Americans do — and don't — know about how the social media feed works.

Myanmar’s Stalled Transition | Crisis Group

Myanmar’s Stalled Transition | Crisis Group: Aung San Suu Kyi’s government appears stuck amid international condemnation of the Rohingya's mass displacement and domestic unease about the economy. To nudge Myanmar’s post-junta transition forward, the UN should combine engagement with pressure for accountability for crimes against humanity and eventual refugee return.

ESM Goh Chok Tong to release first volume of biography in November, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

ESM Goh Chok Tong to release first volume of biography in November, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: SINGAPORE - The first volume of a two-part biography of Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will hit bookshelves in two months.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thailand’s Royal Police Cadet Academy bans women from enrolling | South China Morning Post

Thailand’s Royal Police Cadet Academy bans women from enrolling | South China Morning Post: Women will be able to become police officers via other academies, but ban is widely seen as latest in pattern of sexist police recruitment rulings

Not cancelled: Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail delayed in Mahathir U-turn | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

Not cancelled: Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail delayed in Mahathir U-turn | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: Work on the US$17 billion project will be postponed for two years rather than cancelled, as was suggested by the Malaysian prime minister in the aftermath of his shock election victory

Australian James Ricketson to seek Cambodian king’s pardon after spying conviction | South China Morning Post

Australian James Ricketson to seek Cambodian king’s pardon after spying conviction | South China Morning Post: Filmmaker’s family says he will not seek appeal against his sentence for espionage and six-year jail term, and will seek royal clemency instead

Tens of thousands of protesters march to demand Sri Lankan government step down | South China Morning Post

Tens of thousands of protesters march to demand Sri Lankan government step down | South China Morning Post: Activists loyal to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa accuse government of corruption and selling assets to foreign nations

Chinese shipbuilder starts work on US$411 million submarine for Thai navy | South China Morning Post

Chinese shipbuilder starts work on US$411 million submarine for Thai navy | South China Morning Post: Boat set for delivery in 2023 under deal that highlights closer military ties between Beijing and Bangkok

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad rejects caning of lesbians, says it runs counter to ‘compassion of Islam’ | South China Morning Post

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad rejects caning of lesbians, says it runs counter to ‘compassion of Islam’ | South China Morning Post: Mahathir’s government has appeared divided about the LGBT community, while the premier himself had been silent on recent attacks on transgender people and marginalised groups in the Muslim-majority country

Cambodian PM Hun Sen’s eldest son promoted to commander of armed forces | South China Morning Post

Cambodian PM Hun Sen’s eldest son promoted to commander of armed forces | South China Morning Post: Lieutenant General Hun Manet becomes second most powerful position in the country’s military

Facebook picks Singapore for its first data centre in Asia | South China Morning Post

Facebook picks Singapore for its first data centre in Asia | South China Morning Post: The US$1b centre will be one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly sites on the continent and is set to open in 2022

Indonesia's big plastic cleanup involved 20,000 people in 76 locales

Indonesia's big plastic cleanup involved 20,000 people in 76 locales: How do you get a country of 260 million people to reduce plastic waste? By organising massive cleanups like this month's "Face the Sea" event.

Indonesian town bans unmarried men and women from dining together

Indonesian town bans unmarried men and women from dining together: An Indonesian town in the conservative Aceh province is banning unmarried men and women from dining together, saying this is ensure they would be "more well behaved"

Muar MP says no to council removal of historical Chinese trademark on town pillars | Malaysia | Malay Mail

Muar MP says no to council removal of historical Chinese trademark on town pillars | Malaysia | Malay Mail: MUAR, Sept 6 ― Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will not allow the historical Chinese trademark wordings in Mandarin installed at shop pillars in Muar town to be removed by the municipal council. The Youth and Sports Minister said the trademark, which has been in...

Myanmar official says 'totally underestimated' economic impact of Rohingya crisis | Reuters

Myanmar official says 'totally underestimated' economic impact of Rohingya crisis | Reuters: A Myanmar foreign investment official said on Wednesday he "totally underestimated" the economic damage of the Rohingya crisis, adding that the outcry over the jailing of two Reuters reporters would also have some impact on his country's reputation.

Brazil police ask that President Temer face fresh corruption charges: document | Reuters

Brazil police ask that President Temer face fresh corruption charges: document | Reuters: Brazil's federal police have recommended to prosecutors that President Michel Temer be charged with taking bribes and money laundering, according to a police document reviewed on Wednesday by Reuters.

Beyond the valley: Understanding the mysteries of the dark web

Beyond the valley: Understanding the mysteries of the dark web: Experts say the dark web is used by activists, journalists and more to bypass internet surveillance.

Chinese influence on rise in East Timor? ‘Nonsense’, says former president José Ramos-Horta | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

Chinese influence on rise in East Timor? ‘Nonsense’, says former president José Ramos-Horta | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: “It’s a cliché and it’s silly”, says Nobel Peace laureate, who is in Hong Kong to launch his new book