Intensifying Conflict in Southeast Myanmar: Ethnic Armed Groups Fight Myanmar Army for Strategic Control
May 7th, Dona Mountains in southeast Myanmar. In the jungle, fighters from ethnic armed groups are fighting to repel reinforcements sent by the Myanmar army. In this photo, a KNLA fighter carries a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) on his shoulder in a base near Myawaddy on the 15th (2024 Reuters / Athit Perawongmetha) [7fed (Reuters)]- […]
Philippine National Security Adviser Calls for Expulsion of Chinese Diplomats from Manila Embassy
On May 10, Philippine National Security Adviser Año (pictured) called for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats from the Chinese embassy in Manila, accusing them of spreading “false, inaccurate and malicious information” to cause chaos Ta. The picture shows Mr. Anyo arrives at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Tokyo in June 2023 (2024 Reuters / […]
Thailand Prime Minister Setar Announces Plan to Re-Control Cannabis by End of Year
On May 8, the Prime Minister of Thailand, Setar (pictured) announced his intention to put cannabis back on the list of controlled substances by the end of the year. Photo taken in April in Bangkok, Thailand (2024 Reuters / Athit Perawongmetha) [バンコク ８日 ロイター] – Setar, the Prime Minister of Thailand announced on the 7th […]
Children in the Philippines Forced to Attend Online Classes at Home Amid Record Heat Wave: Concerns of Exacerbating Educational Disparities
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Thomson Reuters Organisation) – In the Philippines, which experienced a record heat wave in April, children are being forced to attend online classes at home. As memories of the coronavirus lockdown continue to come to mind, there are concerns that the abnormal weather expected to continue will exacerbate educational disparities. Students in […]
South Korea Raises Terror Alert Level for Diplomatic Missions Amid North Korea Threats
On the 2nd, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised the terror alert level for five diplomatic missions abroad, including those in China and Russia, after receiving information that North Korea was trying to harm South Korean officials and others. Representative photo session at Panmunjom in 2022. (2024 Reuters) [ソウル ２日 ロイター] – South Korea’s […]
Rebels in Myanmar Seize Control of Myawaddy and Burn Military Junta Flag
On April 15, armed groups that seized control of Myawaddy in Kayin province in eastern Myanmar last week burned the flag used by the military junta at a military base there and raised their own flags. In this photo, a soldier from the military wing of the Karen National Union holds a flag (2024 Reuters […]
April’s Bakery Expansion Plans and Market Growth Strategies Revealed
“This year, the company plans to invest in opening a flagship store, “April’s Bakery,” to serve as a central kitchen, 2 branches: Cove Hill, opening in April, and Central The Original Store (Bangrak), with a budget investment of 1 million baht / Branch, which location will be chosen to open around Charoen Krung Because it […]
US Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns China’s Excessive Investment in Clean Energy Production is Unacceptable
During her four-day visit to Guangzhou and Beijing, US Treasury Secretary Yellen (centre) issued a strong warning that China’s excessive investment in clean energy production capacity is unacceptable. The photo was taken on the 8th in Beijing (2024, Reuters/Florence Lo) [北京 １０日 ロイター] – During her four-day visit to Guangzhou and Beijing, US Treasury Secretary […]
Toyota Leads Surge in Purchase Orders at Bangkok International Motor Show
At the Bangkok International Motor Show, held in Thailand until the 7th, purchase orders increased by 27.5%, led by Toyota Motor Corporation. Picture taken on March 25 (2024 Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa) BANGKOK (Reuters) – The Bangkok International Motor Show, held in Thailand until the 7th, saw a 27.5% increase in purchase orders led by Toyota Motor […]
End of an Era: Phnom Penh Post Newspaper Terminated Due to Financial Hardships
Phnom Penh Media Post announces termination of newspaper due to lack of income. But it is not clear whether it will continue to be done online or not. In March 2024, the Phnom Phen Post newspaper noted in their announcement that “Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn that followed, The […]
