PHNOM PENH, May 21 (Xinhua): Political parties in Cambodia began a two-week campaign on Saturday for the fifth commune elections, which will be held on June 5, a National Election Committee (NEC) official said. Seventeen political parties have contested in the upcoming elections, with the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and the opposition Candlelight Party being the … [Read more...] about Political parties start campaigns for commune elections in Cambodia
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Labor heads for victory in Australia
Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese speaks with reporters after voting in Sydney on Friday (Bloomberg Photo) SYDNEY: Australia’s Labor Party is set to take power for the first time since 2013, as voters booted out Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s conservative coalition in a shift likely to bring greater action on climate change and a national body to fight corruption. Labor … [Read more...] about Labor heads for victory in Australia
Pejuang in talks with all parties in Sabah over possible cooperation ahead of GE15
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Pejuang Tanah Air is in talks with parties from both sides of the divide in its bid to stake a claim in Sabah’s political pie. Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir said they are open to working with bigger parties affiliated with the government as well as the smaller ones who have not even contested in any election. “But at this moment, we are … [Read more...] about Pejuang in talks with all parties in Sabah over possible cooperation ahead of GE15
‘Expand road network to drive local economy’
The Federal and Johor governments are urged to consider upgrading and expanding the road network to improve connectivity and accessibility in the state. Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Low Kueck Shin said the move would generate economic spillover effects to Johor. “We need to have a long-term plan for a road infrastructure expansion programme … [Read more...] about ‘Expand road network to drive local economy’
South Korea looks to break China import dependence and establish ‘supply chain alliances’
South Korea’s president Yoon Suk-yeol is gearing up to reorganise his country’s trade relations by reducing dependence on China and building “supply chain alliances”. The world’s No 2 economy is by far South Korea’s largest trading partner, accounting for 25 per cent of total trade last year, followed by the United States’ share of 15 per cent. But under Yoon’s new … [Read more...] about South Korea looks to break China import dependence and establish ‘supply chain alliances’