Mustapa admits Thailand trumped Malaysia in auto sector (The Malaysian Insider)
By Lee Wei Lian KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Mustapa Mohamed admitted today that the Thai auto industry had surpassed Malaysia s despite entering the game at a later stage. He also urged national carmaker Proton to find a strategic partner without which he said, it would find it almost impossible to survive in the global market.
Cambodian, Thai armies not working up for a fight (The Nation – Thailand’s English news)
The Army chief insisted yesterday that the Thai-Cambodian military remain on good terms despite the recent exchanges by the two countries’ leaders.
Vietnamese clothes producers conquer Cambodian market (Vietnam Net)
VietNamNet Bridge Vietnamese producers are now eyeing Cambodia as a potential market as the average income of Cambodians increases. Deputy general director of Viet Tien company Phan Van Kiet said the company has found the demand for good quality products in Cambodia has been increasing.
WHO experts helping Philippines contain deadly disease: UN (AFP via Yahoo! News)
UN health experts began field investigations on Wednesday to help the Philippines contain an outbreak of a deadly disease in the wake of massive storms that claimed more than 1,000 lives, officials said.
Indonesian people-smugglers jailed in Australia (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Two Indonesian fishermen were jailed for five years Wednesday for smuggling a boat full of Afghan refugees which exploded, killing five, after it was stopped by Australian border officials.
Syria, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Kuwait And UAE Clubs In Play-Offs For 2010 Asian Champions League (Goal.com)
The Asian Football Confederation(AFC) has announced the names of eight clubs eligible to compete in the play-offs for the 2010 AFC Champions League. Leading the list are Syria s Al Karama and Kuwait SC, who will clash in the AFC Cup final on November 3.
Vietnam remains largest investor in Laos (Nh n D n)
Vietnam continues topping the list of foreign investors in Laos for the second consecutive year with total registered capital of US$1.4 billion. China ranks second with US$932 million, followed by Thailand and the Republic of Korea.
Anupong says Thai-Cambodian local military officials still have good ties (The Nation – Thailand’s English news)
Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda said the Thai and Cambodian military officials in charge of the areas near the disputed border still have good relations.
Mustapa admits Thailand trumped Malaysia in auto sector (Malaysia Today)
By Lee Wei Lian, The Malaysian Insider Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Mustapa Mohamed admitted today that the Thai auto industry had surpassed Malaysia s despite entering the…
Aussie doco on Timor wins US award (thewest.com.au)
An Australian-made documentary film about soldiers in East Timor has won an award from a major US film festival.
Philippine storm warning: Avoid cemeteries (MSNBC)
Filipinos should avoid visiting cemeteries during this weekend’s All Saints’ Day celebrations because a storm threatening the country could trap them there, a disaster official said Wednesday.
Thailand’s fugitive former premier to visit Cambodia ‘soon’ (Thailandnews.net)
Bangkok – Thailand’s fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra plans to visit Cambodia soon after being offered refuge and a job as an economic adviser by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, media repo…
Thailand’s fugitive former premier to visit Cambodia ‘soon’ (EARTHtimes.org)
Bangkok – Thailand’s fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra plans to visit Cambodia soon after being offered refuge and a job as an economic adviser by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, media reports said Wednesday. Thaksin said he would be payin…
