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DHAKA – For the last six years, I’ve been living in the world’s largest refugee camp – Kutupalong in Cox’s Bazar – with my family. However, it didn’t have to be like this. My village had everything I wanted: a school, mosque, and all other essentials. But unfortunately, there was no option for 12-year-old Moshowraf but to escape Myanmar to survive. Since 1978, the Myanmar government has been persecuting my community, with the mission to remove us from the place we’ve been calling home for centuries. In this brutal process, it has erased our fundamental rights. We, the Rohingya, were not even a ..read more

MANILA – With rice now selling from P56 to P65 a kilo, President Marcos’ campaign promise to reduce its price to P20 a kilo has come to haunt him. More so with the admission by the Department of Agriculture (DA), which he heads as secretary, that it “never promised,” nor has it any plan, on how to trim rice prices to that level. “To be honest,” DA Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian told House Deputy Minority Leader Mujiv Hataman during the budget deliberation at the House on Tuesday, “We [have] never discussed about those things … with the President.” For the average Filipino who, according to ..read more

BANGKOK – Led by Det-it Khaothong, acting deputy Democrat leader, they held a press conference a day after acting Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit demanded that they explain why they did not comply with the party’s resolution to abstain from Tuesday’s vote for prime minister. The press conference also followed an announcement from senior Democrat MP, Sathit Pitutecha, that more than 20 Democrat members signed a petition to call for an investigation of the 16 MPs and that the probe could lead to their expulsion from the party. Det-it appeared defiant, telling reporters that the party had not ..read more

BANGKOK – Srettha, who won majority support from Parliament on Tuesday to become Thailand’s 30th prime minister, arrived at his future office before noon. He was greeted by General Prayut, who congratulated him on his selection by Parliament. They subsequently met for about an hour. Prayut also took Srettha, a property tycoon turned politician, on a tour of the premises including the Thai Khufah Building, which houses the prime minister’s office, and the Bhakdi Bodin Building, which serves as the reception room. After their meeting, Prayut accompanied Srettha to his vehicle as the incoming pri ..read more

BANGKOK – Prayut allowed group photos to be taken with reporters at the Defence Ministry after the meeting. He joked that he had offered his successor, Srettha Thavisin, “some introduction” about them. On more than a few occasions, Prayut was famous for showing his temper when confronted with difficult questions from the media. Earlier in the day, Prayut had met the incoming prime minister at Government House and took Srettha on a tour of the premises, which lasted about an hour. When asked by reporters what he would do after vacating his office, Prayut said he would “take some rest”. But befo ..read more

PHNOM PENH – Siem Reap is tipped to shine once again as Cambodia’s “northern star” for tourists as the Ministry of Tourism launched the “Siem Reap Tourism Promotion and Attraction Strategic Plan 2023-26”. The objective is to draw both domestic and international travellers back to this northern jewel. Tourism minister Thong Khon revealed the plan on August 20. Drawing from the Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-35, the systematic plan focuses on outreach and promotion. It aims to strengthen Siem Reap’s reputation, adapting to ever-changing market dynamics and demands. “Our vision is ..read more

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PHNOM PENH – Earthworms, often viewed as simple soil-dwellers, are in fact rich in protein. These unsuspecting creatures not only enhance agricultural land but also serve as a nutritious feed for animals like chickens, ducks, pigs and frogs. Farming these wrigglers is quite straightforward, demanding minimal effort and time. Those who delve into this venture not only bolster their farming methods but can also generate income by selling various breeds of earthworms. In Svay Rieng province, one industrious farmer’s home-based earthworm enterprise has not only boosted her income but also inspired ..read more

HANOI – As the year-end peak season for international tourism is approaching, after a long time being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Việt Nam has determined it is a time for tourism sector to rebound and thrive. The law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens and the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Việt Nam took effect on August 15, including issuing e-visas for visitors from all countries and extending e-visa validity from 30 days to 90 days, creating more favourable conditions for foreign vi ..read more