Sep 11, 2018
China, Japan are Malaysia’s priorities: Anwar. But Singapore? | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post
China, Japan are Malaysia’s priorities: Anwar. But Singapore? | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: Democracy icon uses Hong Kong speech to confirm he will stand in a by-election that will pave the way for him to succeed Mahathir Mohamad as Malaysian prime minister
Release of Cambodian Opposition Chief Fails to Satisfy Hun Sen Critics
Release of Cambodian Opposition Chief Fails to Satisfy Hun Sen Critics: Critics say freeing Kem Sokha on bail is meaningless because the political damage is already done after July's one-party elections.
Police Ban, Shut Down Large Protestant Church in China's Capital
Police Ban, Shut Down Large Protestant Church in China's Capital: The Zion Church in Beijing's Chaoyang district is banned by the government for holding 'unregistered' religious gatherings.
UN Urges Myanmar to Stop Prosecuting Journalists, Citing High-profile Cases
UN Urges Myanmar to Stop Prosecuting Journalists, Citing High-profile Cases: UN report says Myanmar journalists face “clear choice between self-censorship and the risk of prosecution.”
Interview: 'The U.S. is Taking The Issue of The Concentration Camps Quite Seriously'
Interview: 'The U.S. is Taking The Issue of The Concentration Camps Quite Seriously': World Uyghur Congress officials welcome US sanctions talk and other signs of support for Uyghurs facing harsh repression under Chinese rule.
Tibetan Protester Released From Prison Before Serving Full Term
Tibetan Protester Released From Prison Before Serving Full Term: Gonpo Tseko had been sentenced to a 14-year term as 'ringleader' of protests in Gansu's Machu county.
Thailand: Police shutdown press discussion on Burma Rohingya Crisis
Thailand: Police shutdown press discussion on Burma Rohingya Crisis: AUTHORITIES in Thailand shut down a panel discussion organised by foreign journalists to discuss human rights abuses in Burma (Myanmar) and whether the military generals should face justice.
Malaysia: Public protests force Chinese builder to live up to its eco-friendly tag
Malaysia: Public protests force Chinese builder to live up to its eco-friendly tag: ON Jan. 1, 2014, fishermen near Kampong Pok, a village on Malaysia’s southern shore, were alarmed to find a fleet of barges and dredgers dumping sand on their fishing ground. Up until that moment, they’d heard nothing about land reclamation planned for their neighborhood.
Merlyna Lim | Carleton University - Academia.edu
Merlyna Lim | Carleton University - Academia.edu: Academia.edu is a place to share and follow research.
Kem Sokha released in Cambodia after strongman Hun Sen secure - The Washington Post
Kem Sokha released in Cambodia after strongman Hun Sen secure - The Washington Post: Kem Sokha, leader of the main now-dissolved Cambodian opposition party, was released Monday after a year in pretrial detention.
A would-be city in the Malaysian jungle is caught in a growing rift between China and its neighbors - The Washington Post
A would-be city in the Malaysian jungle is caught in a growing rift between China and its neighbors - The Washington Post: Malaysia’s prime minister calls the Chinese-built Forest City a “new version of colonialism.”
Bookstores Specializing in Southeast Asia - Biblio.com
Bookstores Specializing in Southeast Asia - Biblio.com: Find Southeast Asia from online booksellers and bookstores specializing in Southeast Asia at Biblio.com.
How To Find The Cheapest Books Online
How To Find The Cheapest Books Online: I’ve written before about my love for reading, but I also have a side of me that loves bargains and hates spending unnecessary coin. What’s a man to do when he wants to buy and consume as many books as he can while preserving the health of his wallet?
The 7 Best Alternatives to Amazon for Buying Books
The 7 Best Alternatives to Amazon for Buying Books: Amazon is far from perfect. For those seeking alternatives, we found seven different online bookstores that will make you consider switching away from Amazon occasionally.
List of online booksellers - Wikiwand
List of online booksellers - Wikiwand: A list of booksellers who predominantly sell new or used books online, although some may sell other items as well; some may also sell through brick and mortar stores. Incorporated is a list of online marketplaces to which numerous small independent booksellers belong.
Timorese to take giant petition to Australian Embassy in Dili | Green Left Weekly
Timorese to take giant petition to Australian Embassy in Dili | Green Left Weekly: Activists from the Movement Against Occupation of The Timor Sea (MKOTT) are mobilising public support in Timor-Leste for former Australian spy "Witness K" and his lawyer Bernard Collaery as their prosecution by the Australian government begins in Canberra on September 12.
Alibaba’s 36 partners form the foundation that lets Jack Ma spend time on the beach | South China Morning Post
Alibaba’s 36 partners form the foundation that lets Jack Ma spend time on the beach | South China Morning Post: The company co-founded by Jack Ma, the most recognised name among Chinese entrepreneurs, was never meant as a one-man show. His first step in walking away shows his confidence in the collective he has built
Hundreds of Arakanese Protest ICRC Distribution of Aid to Rohingya Ahead of Repatriation
Hundreds of Arakanese Protest ICRC Distribution of Aid to Rohingya Ahead of Repatriation: ICRC failing to provide humanitarian assistance to non-Muslim minorities in Rakhine, protesters say.
We won’t find out if Mark Zuckerberg can fix Facebook by asking him - The Verge
We won’t find out if Mark Zuckerberg can fix Facebook by asking him - The Verge: Interviews with tech CEOs Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey, and others often reveal little about their subjects
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg loves ancient Roman emperor Augustus
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg loves ancient Roman emperor Augustus: The Facebook CEO's idealization of the ancient Roman emperor, who he says made difficult choices to achieve the greater good, may explain many of his decisions.
Chinese Money Is Driving a Property Boom in Cambodia - Bloomberg
Chinese Money Is Driving a Property Boom in Cambodia - Bloomberg: Phnom Penh, once known for its French colonial villas and modernist “New Khmer Architecture,” is becoming unrecognizable.
Trump approval rating is falling according to all the latest polls - CNNPolitics
Trump approval rating is falling according to all the latest polls - CNNPolitics: Eight high quality polls have been released over the last weeks, and every single one of them has Trump's approval falling.
Vietnam shines despite Southeast Asia trade struggles, EM pressures
Vietnam shines despite Southeast Asia trade struggles, EM pressures: Vietnam's geographical proximity to China and its historically strong political and economic links with Beijing are paying dividends.
Sep 9, 2018
37 Best sites for learning foreign languages as of 2018 - Slant
37 Best sites for learning foreign languages as of 2018 - Slant: Duolingo, Memrise, and Clozemaster are probably your best bets out of the 37 options considered. "Motivates through creative gamification" is the primary reason people pick Duolingo over the competition. This page is powered by a knowledgeable community that helps you make an informed decision.
The tragic death of an Afghan journalist with a different kind of courage - The Washington Post
The tragic death of an Afghan journalist with a different kind of courage - The Washington Post: Samim Faramarz was a compassionate, open-minded man whose country desperately needed those qualities.
Sweden election: Sweden Democrats see boost but fall short of goals - The Washington Post
Sweden election: Sweden Democrats see boost but fall short of goals - The Washington Post: The Sweden Democrats placed third in an election dominated by their angry views on crime and migration.
Laos website seeks to promote and preserve traditional food and farming - The Morung Express
Laos website seeks to promote and preserve traditional food and farming - The Morung Express: Michael Taylor Thomson Reuters Foundation Restaurateurs and entrepreneurs can now tap into Laos’ rich food and farming culture, with the launch of a website dedicated to preserving traditional recipes and agricultural practices before they die out. The website highlights Laotian products like forest honey, and river weed that is pressed into sheets and …
The Lingering Effects of the Cambodian Genocide on Education | The Diplomat
The Lingering Effects of the Cambodian Genocide on Education | The Diplomat: Decimated by genocide, Cambodia's educational progress so far is surely commendable.
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