AFF Suzuki Cup 2008 Beating Laos 4-0, Vietnam earn semis berth Thailand crush Malaysia 3-0 (Nh n D n)
Nhan Dan Online- Vietnam thrashed Laos 4-0 in their final match of Group B at the Surakul stadium tonight , confirming the place in the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup while Thaland crushed Malaysia 3-0, topping the group.
Vietnam boosts legislative ties with Laos and Cambodia (Vietnam Net)
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will continue its legislative cooperation with Laos and Cambodia , including exchange of experiences and mutual assistance in policy making and encouraging people to support commitments made by the countries.
MALAYSIA, THAILAND OPEN SEPAK TAKRAW CAMPAIGN ON A HIGH NOTE (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
SHAH ALAM, Dec 13 (Bernama) — It was a walk in the park for traditional foes Malaysia and Thailand in the opening round of the sepak takraw competition in the 14th Asean University Games at the UiTM sports complex here today.
50 dead or missing as ferry capsizes in Philippines (AFP via Yahoo! News)
At least 28 people were killed and 22 others were missing after an inter-island ferry capsized in the northern Philippines, the coast guard said on Monday.
Philippines Ferry Capsizes in Bad Weather; 22 People Drowned (Bloomberg)
By Francisco Alcuaz Jr. Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) — A ferry carrying almost 100 people capsized in bad weather in the Philippines, drowning at least 22 people and leaving 29 missing, police said.
Philippines Ferry Capsizes Leaving 22 People Drowned (Update1) (Bloomberg)
By Francisco Alcuaz Jr. Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) — An overloaded ferry carrying almost 100 people capsized in the northern Philippines, drowning at least 22 people and leaving 29 missing, police said.
Singapore Q3 unemployment steady at 2.2 percent (AP via Yahoo! News)
Singapore’s unemployment rate was steady in the third quarter, but jobs growth slowed as the city-state slipped into recession.
VIETNAM HEALTH OFFICERS TO VISIT MALAYSIA (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
BANGKOK, Dec 14 (Bernama) — A group of doctors and health officers from Vietnam will visit Malaysia beginning Monday to explore health facilities and prospectS for medical tourism in the country.
Singapore universities to provide scholarship to Myanmar students (China Daily)
YANGON — Two Singapore state universities will provide scholarship to Myanmar maritime students for the year 2009-2010 to help nurture qualified experts of the country in the field, the local weekly journal Voice reported Saturday.
Ferry capsizes off Philippines, killing 23 (CNN)
A ferry capsized off the coast of the northern Philippines near the town of Aparri, killing 23 people and leaving 29 others missing, authorities said.
Five-star Kuhan leads Malaysia to rout Singapore (The Star)
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia outplayed Singapore 8-1 to qualify for the final in the inaugural men s Indoor Asia Cup hockey tournament at the Indera Mulia Stadium in Ipoh yesterday.
Yen, Yuan, Philippine Peso, Korean Won: Asian Currency Preview (Bloomberg)
Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) — The following events and economic reports may influence trading in Asian currencies today. Exchange rates are from the previous session.
Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia to Cut Rubber Exports (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Dec. 13 (Bloomberg) — Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, the world’s three biggest natural rubber producers, plan to reduce rubber shipments next year to help revive prices.
China, Philippines, S. Korea, Thailand: Asia Local Bond Preview (Bloomberg)
Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) — The following events and economic reports may influence trading in Asian local-currency bonds today. Yields are from the previous session.
