Philippine abductions leader admits guilt
WASHINGTON, July 28 (UPI) — A leader of an Islamic separatist group pleaded guilty Wednesday in the 1995 forced-march hostage-taking of 16 people in the Philippines, U.S. authorities said. Philippines – United States – Asia – Hostage – Government
Philippine Exchange s New President to Go Full Blast on REITs
Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. will go full blast in pushing for the listing of property trusts to boost trading in one of Asia s smallest stock markets, said Val Suarez, who was named the bourse s president yesterday.
Indonesia’s Stocks May Extend Bull Run on Earnings Outlook, Bahana Says
Indonesia s stocks, the first in Asia to enter a bull market since the peak of the European debt crisis in May, may extend gains as first-half earnings beat analyst estimates, PT Bahana TCW Investment Management said.
Vietnam’s Debt Rating Lowered by Fitch on Foreign Borrowing, `Weak’ Banks
Vietnam s debt rating was lowered by Fitch Ratings on concern about the nation s borrowing from overseas and weaknesses in its banking system.
Indonesian Supreme Court Judge Recommends Cut in Corby Sentence, ABC Says
Indonesia s Supreme Court has recommended that Schapelle Corby s jail sentence be reduced, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported on its website without saying where it got the information. The fate of the former beauty student from Australia s Gold Coast is to be considered by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the report said. A Supreme Court judge has recommended Corby s 20 …
Singapore Says Economic Expansion May Spur Inflation
Singapore, which had a record first- half expansion, said economic activity will probably remain at high levels for the rest of the year, adding pressure on business costs and spurring inflation.
Indonesian Sinar Mas-linked firms cutting virgin forest – report
Indonesian Sinar Mas-linked firms cutting virgin forest – report
Thai army to reinforce Cambodian border if needed
Thailand’s army is prepared to defend its border with Cambodia if a territorial dispute heats up, the prime minister said Wednesday, as the two nations were set to tussle on the diplomatic front at a U.N. meeting in Brazil.
North Korean FM visits Myanmar amid nuke concerns
North Korea’s foreign minister visited Myanmar on Thursday for high-level talks that come on the heels of a U.S. warning against any cooperation between the two nations on nuclear technology.
Malaysia may close more dive sites hit by coral bleaching
Malaysia may close three more popular dive sites in the South China Sea which have been hit by coral bleaching blamed on global warming, an official said Wednesday.
Thailand to sign Myanmar natural gas purchase deal
BANGKOK, July 29 (Reuters) – Thailand will sign on Friday an agreement to buy natural gas from the Zawtika field at the offshore Block M9 in the Gulf of Martaban in Myanmar from late 2013, Energy Minister Wannarat Charnnukul said.
Thailand says temple plan ‘unacceptable’ in dispute with Cambodia
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Wednesday (July 28) considered options to retaliate against Unesco if the World Heritage Committee approved the controversial Preah Vihear temple management plan …..
