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European Parliament: Vietnam must immediately release all prisoners of conscience

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
MEPs call on the authorities in Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release all human rights defenders and prisoners of conscience detained or sentenced for...

Burmese Muslims reveal that circumstances in Thailand have further deteriorated

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
Recent reports indicate that Thailand has “repatriated” an estimated 35,000 Burmese migrants nationwide since July. Burmese Muslims are among those who have faced increased...

EU threatens to tear up tariff regime with Cambodia

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
The European Union is considering imposing tariffs on Cambodian garments – clothing is the country’s main export, bringing in some $5bn a year. And...

Romania, Vietnam work out a labour deal

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
To deal with labour shortages, the Romanian government relies mainly on foreign workers, especially those from Vietnam. This is why Vietnam’s labour minister is scheduled...

EU, Malaysia to sign partnership agreement in 2019

ASIA Theodoros Benakis -
The European Union and Malaysia are slated to sign a partnership cooperation agreement in January 2019. According to Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan...
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