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From Crisis to Hope: Sri Lanka Observes 77 Years of Independence Under New Leadership

By The Asian Affairs
February 4, 2025
in :  ASEAN News

Under a lot of debt, Sri Lanka held a military parade on Tuesday to celebrate its 77th independence day from Britain. The country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake promised to resolve the country’s economic crisis before the conclusion of his five year tenure on Independence day. Sri Lanka which gained independence from Britain in 1948 faced its worst economic …

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Celebrating the Independence Day in A Different Way

By The Asian Affairs
August 18, 2021
in :  Indonesia

Surprisingly, For the second back to back year, the Indonesian public praised the country’s Independence Day, which falls on August 17, at home as the country had to hold occasions basically attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the 76th commemoration of Indonesia’s freedom was held in the midst of the severe implementation of level 4 public movement limitations (PPKM), …

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A Reminder From Risa Hontiveros Over Independence Day Amidst WPH Issue

By The Asian Affairs
June 12, 2021
in :  Geo Politics, Philippines

As the nation commends its Independence Day, Filipinos should meet up to face China’s proceeded with presence in the West Philippine Sea, as per Sen. Risa Hontiveros. Hontiveros shared that China’s essence in Philippine waters was an affront to the nation’s autonomy. Over a century has passed since the Philippines was freed from its colonizers, yet Hontiveros said history appeared …

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Duterte Will Celebrate Independence Day In A Different Way

By The Asian Affairs
June 11, 2021
in :  Geo Politics, Philippines

President Duterte will by and by go to the celebration exercises for the country’s Independence Day on Saturday, official representative Harry Roque Jr said yesterday. The President will actually go to the remembrance of Independence Day, which will be held external Metro Manila, yet he’s not at freedom to say where for security reasons. Their message is that Filipinos, even …

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2020 Merdeka Day Theme: ‘Malaysia Cares’

By The Asian Affairs
September 1, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: ‘Malaysia Cares’ was the chosen theme of this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day, as a show of appreciation towards the frontliners and their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said, Malaysians wants to ensure peace, stability and prosperity in the country. He hopes that the attitude of concern can be …

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Prevent spread of coronavirus, DKI Jakarta Governor prohibits competitions on the 75th Indonesia Independence Day

By The Asian Affairs
August 14, 2020
in :  Indonesia

Soon Indonesia will celebrate its 75th anniversary of independence on August 17, 2020. Usually, Indonesians celebrate that day with a series of vibrant events. However, the celebration this time will be different from usual because it takes place in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19). As is known, DKI Jakarta has decided to stop all social activities that cause …

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This year: Philippine Independence Day will be celebrated online

By The Asian Affairs
June 13, 2020
in :  Philippines

MANILA – June 12, 2020 will mark the 122nd Anniversary of the Philippine Independence. Instead of the annual in-person celebration and festivities, “Araw ng Kalayaan” will go virtual and online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organizer of the festivals from different part of the world will be hosting different online events throughout the month of June. This year’s …

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