Myanmar deports jailed Burmese-American activist (Reuters via Yahoo!7 News)
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Army-ruled Myanmar deported a Burmese-American activist on Thursday after sentencing him last month to three years in prison for forgery and immigration offences, United States embassy officials said.
Vietnam s market share in Cambodia up (Nh n D n)
At a fair showcasing Vietnam-made goods in Cambodia. The market share for Vietnamese goods in Cambodia rose steadily in early 2010, making it a topic of discussion at a seminar on integrating into the Cambodian market, held in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday.
Indonesia scratched from World Cup host candidates – FIFA (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports)
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has dropped Indonesia as a candidate to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Indonesia understands delay to Obama visit (UPI)
JAKARTA, March 19 (UPI) — Indonesia has put a brave face on President Barack Obama’s rescheduled visit, saying it is regretful but totally understandable.
03/19/2010 11:38 THAILAND Bangkok: red shirts reject overtures by Thai PM (AsiaNews.it)
Anti-government demonstrators confirm they will continue their protest, announce new action for tomorrow. They want to see the government resign, parliament dissolve and new elections held. Their target is the ruling elite and the military, against whom they have declared class warfare .
Malaysia’s Genting opens Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios park in Singapore (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
SINGAPORE – Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios theme park opened Thursday in Singapore as the city-state vies to become a top regional tourist destination.
Myanmar deports jailed Burmese-American activist (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Army-ruled Myanmar deported a Burmese-American activist on Thursday after sentencing him last month to three years in prison for forgery and immigration offences.
Seventeen Indonesia volcanoes on alert (UPI)
BANDUNG, Indonesia, March 19 (UPI) — Seventeen of 18 volcanoes in Indonesia are on alert status and emitting toxic gas, a federal monitoring agency said.
Cambodia opens Vietnam-funded highway (Vietnews Online)
Cambodia opens to traffic a US$25.8 million highway that is expected to increase trade and facilitate movement between Vietnam and Thailand
Obama drops Indonesia, Australia trip over health care (AFP via Yahoo! News)
US President Barack Obama dramatically postponed his trip to Indonesia and Australia until June, so he can battle for a historic health reform bill that could shape his legacy.
AP source: Indonesia out of 2022 World Cup race (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Indonesia is out of the race to host the 2022 World Cup. An official with direct knowledge of the discussions said Friday that Indonesian bid leaders failed to produce the required government guarantees to back the project. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because FIFA had not yet made an official announcement.
Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan to work vs terrorism (Asia News Network)
Philippine foreign affairs secretary Alberto Romulo met with his counterparts from Indonesia and Pakistan at the sidelines of the Special Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting (SNAMMM) and reaffirm …..
