Vietnam, Thailand fight out SEA Games (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Regional powerhouse Thailand and a greatly improved Vietnam entered the last day of the Southeast Asian Games Friday battling neck-to-neck for the last nine golds and victory at the 11-nation event. Thailand had 84 gold medals as morning competition began compared to Vietnam’s 81. Vietnam got golds in athletics Thursday but lost the final of the football tournament 1-0 to Malaysia.
Philippine volcano on verge of eruption (UPI)
BICOL, Philippines, Dec. 17 (UPI) — The Mayon volcano in the Philippines appeared on the verge of a possibly hazardous eruption, experts said Thursday.
Vietnamese student dead in Singapore dorm (Thanh Nien Daily)
A Vietnamese student was found dead in a closet in her dorm room in Singapore last Tuesday (DATE?), local police said, adding she is likely to have died at least two days earlier.
Editorial Desk Philippine Daily Inquirer (Asia News Network)
Barring a last-minute extension, the United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, will end later today. Whether it ends in triumph or massive failure depends on a fistful of tough sticking points. It is in the world s best interests that a substantive deal is reached.
Cambodia, Vietnam open up cross-border river trade (Thanh Nien Daily)
Cambodia and Vietnam signed Wednesday a treaty that will allow freedom of navigation on Mekong waterways between the two countries and increase access to the river system for foreign vessels.
Forced evacuations around Philippine volcano (USA Today)
Security forces will forcibly evacuate thousands of residents reluctant to leave their farms near a smoldering volcano in the Philippines despite fears of a major eruption, officials said.
SEA Games football final Malaysia crowned champions, Vietnam runners up * Singapore beat Laos 3-1 to win bronze (Nh n D n)
Nhan Dan Online- Many dreams were shattered today when U-23 Vietnam conceded a 1-0 loss to U-23 Malaysia in the final at Laos National stadium.
Malaysia’s Tune Hotels signs Thai partnership (The Nation – Thailand’s English news)
Tune Hotels, a Malaysian chain of “limited service” facilities, will open its first Thai property in 2012, to serve economy tourists.
Vietnam vs. Singapore, Malaysia vs. Laos in SEA Games football semifinals (Vietnam Net)
VietNamNet Bridge Vietnam s national under-23 football squad aims to reach the Southeast Asia Games final by beating Singapore on Monday evening, December 14. Playing before a hometown crowd, Laod hopes to upset Malaysia.
SEA Games: Malaysia win football, Thailand on top (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Malaysia won their first Southeast Asian Games football title for 20 years Thursday as Thailand regained their place at the top of the medals table on the final full day of action in Laos.
Philippines forces evacuation as Mayon volcano eruption threat persists (The Christian Science Monitor)
Philippines authorities are struggling to move nearly 50,000 people to safety as the Mayon volcano showed activity that could presage a major eruption.
Forced evacuations around Philippine volcano (3news)
Security forces will forcibly evacuate thousands of residents reluctant to leave their farms near a smouldering volcano in the Philippines despite fears of a major eruption, officials said.
