Cambodia, Vietnam meets to discuss on border development
Cambodia and Vietnam opened talks on Tuesday in Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh to discuss border cooperation and development.
Philippine Policy Appropriate as Inflation Gives Flexibility
The Philippine central bank doesn t have an urgent need to change its monetary policy as low inflation gives it room to support growth, Governor Amando Tetangco said.
Malaysia’s Export Growth Slows as Risks to Global Economic Rebound Emerge
Malaysia s exports rose at the slowest pace in seven months as risks to the global economic recovery emerge with Europe s sovereign-debt crisis and slowing growth in the U.S.
Thailand Briefly Enters Bull Market to Be Asia s Best Performer
Thailand s stocks briefly entered a bull market, the biggest gain among Asia s 10 biggest markets, as the end of deadly political protests and rising corporate earnings prompt overseas investors to return.
Philippine Airlines cuts flights as pilots depart
Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Tuesday it has axed three flights after a number of pilots walked out to take higher-paid jobs abroad.
Philippine Telephone Profit Growth Slows; Globe Falls
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. reported its slowest profit growth in five quarters as competition led it to offer cheaper calling packages. Profit fell at its smaller rival Globe Telecom Inc.
Rights group demands Indonesia ends sect oppression
Indonesia is letting radical Islamists trample the constitutional rights of minorities, leading to inter-communal violence, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
Singapore Targets Sukuk as Khazanah Plans Sale: Islamic Finance
Singapore is seeking to develop its Islamic finance market and attract investors as global growth in products that comply with Shariah law tops 20 percent annually.
Thailand Becomes Asia s Second Bull Market on Foreign Buying
Thailand s stocks became the second in Asia to enter a bull market this year as the end of deadly political protests and rising corporate earnings encourage overseas investors to return.
Cambodia, Vietnam vow to have wider range of border development
Cambodia and Vietnam concluded their one-day talks on Tuesday afternoon in Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh to have wider range of border development.
Indonesia ‘must face Papua issue’
Indonesia must address discontent in Papua or face increased militancy from independence supporters, a report says.
Thai Airways and Singapore’s Tiger to form budget carrier
Singapore’s budget carrier Tiger Airways and Thai Airways announced Monday plans for a low-cost airline expected to start operations next year, potentially hastening a shake-up in the region. Thai Ti…
Indonesia to investigate report over people smuggling
Indonesia will investigate claims that corrupt officials are colluding with people smugglers blamed for sending boatloads of asylum seekers to Australia, a spokesman said Tuesday.
