Myanmar's parliament sessions to reconvene in Nay Pyi Taw
Myanmar's parliament sessions are due to be reconvened later on Monday in Nay Pyi Taw with two separate sessions of the two Houses to take place first in the morning, while the session of the Union Parliament comprising both houses to be followed in the afternoon.
The Nation(Thailand): Argument rages on over Senate changes
Parliamentarians continued attacking the charter amendment bill in relation to the election of senators yesterday, saying the checks and balances between the Lower and Upper Houses would be undermined.
U.S. Senate advances law pressuring Russia not to give Snowden asylum
A U.S. Senate panel on Thursday approved an amendment to State Department funding bill aimed at pressuring Russia and other countries against giving asylum to Edward Snowden, the National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance program leaker.
U.S. House narrowly defeats amendment to restrict NSA snooping
U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly defeated an amendment of the Defense Authorization Act that would restrict surveillance of the American public by the National Security Agency (NSA).
Bangkok Post: Government seeks capital flow crackdown
The Finance Ministry will amend one of its ministerial regulations so measures to control capital inflows and outflows can be better enforced.
The Daily Star(Bangladesh): Concerns still exist
The proposed amendment to the labour law, expected to be finalized in June, claims to bring changes for workers — for the better.
Vietnam News: Constitution revision on Assembly agenda
The fifth session of the 13th National Assembly opened in capital Hanoi on Monday. During the one-month session, deputies will adopt 10 law bills and one resolution, give opinion on the draft amendment of the Constitution 1992 and other 7 bills.
