Southeast Asia – Thai, Cambodian leaders discuss border issues (Asia News Network)

Thai, Cambodian leaders discuss border issues (Asia News Network)
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has told Cambodian leader Hun Sen in a letter that border issues will be resolved through existing bilateral mechanisms.

Thai minister heads to Cambodia for talks (Thailandnews.net)
THAILAND’S new foreign minister was set to travel to Cambodia yesterday for his first official visit, with both neighbours hoping to make progress on resolving a sporadically violent territorial dispu…

Indonesian Muslims banned from practicing yoga (USA Today)
Indonesia’s top Islamic body banned Muslims from practicing yoga that contains Hindu rituals like chanting, the chairman of the group said Monday, citing concerns it would corrupt their faith.

Cambodia, Thailand pledge to continue peaceful deal on border issues (Thailandnews.net)
Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on Monday pledged to continue to seek for peaceful and amicable deal on the border issues, and set the next agenda within the first week of February. “The mee…

Cambodia, Thailand to continue peaceful deal (norsorpor.com)
Cambodia, Thailand pledge to continue peaceful deal on border issues PHNOM PENH, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) — Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers here on Monday pledged to continue to seek for peaceful and amicable deal on the border issues, and set the next agenda within the first week of February.

Cambodia, Thailand agree to demarcate border (Dawn)
PHNOM PENH, Jan 26: Cambodia s foreign minister said on Monday he and his Thai counterpart had agreed to begin demarcating their disputed border and try to end a stand-off which last year boiled over into a military clash.

More Rohingya land in Thailand, allege Burma abuse (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
More Rohingya migrants from Myanmar have arrived in Thailand and are being held by police rather than the army, which has towed hundreds of others far out to sea before abandoning them, police said Tuesday.

Indonesia seeks access to Guantanamo terror suspect (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Indonesia is prepared to try alleged Al-Qaeda bomb plotter Hambali if he is returned to his homeland after the planned closure of the US prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, police said Tuesday.

Philippine official to pave way for talks (UPI)
QUEZON CITY, Philippines, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The president of the Philippines Monday reiterated calls to jump-start the stalled peace talks with the rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Philippine Imports Fell Most in 10 Years in November (Update1) (Bloomberg)
By Francisco Alcuaz Jr. Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — Philippine imports fell the most in 10 years in November as manufacturers reduced purchases amid slowing demand at home and abroad.

Burma to help Thailand on Rohingyas : Gen Songkitti (The Nation – Thailand’s English news)
Burma’s military leaders agreed to help Thailand solve the problem of the Rohingyas, an ethnic Muslim minority group from Burma, who risked uncertain passage on the high seas to seek work or asylum in the kingdom, Thai Supreme Commander Gen. Songkitti Jaggabatara. Gen Songkitti, who has returned from Burma, said that he met Burma’s Vice Chairman of the ruling State Peace and Development Council …

Indonesia’s HIV-Positive Transgendered Population Faces Discrimination, Jakarta Post Reports (Medical News Today)
Some transgendered people living with HIV in Indonesia face discrimination and experience stigma when accessing health care, the Indonesian Transvestites Communication Forum said recently, the Jakarta Post reports.

Cambodia, Thailand pledge to continue peaceful deal on border issues (Thailandnews.net)
Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers here on Monday pledged to continue to seek for peaceful and amicable deal on the border issues, and set the next agenda within the first week of February. “The me…

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