Thailand needs strict graft control measures: experts
Disappointed by slipping global rankings for Thailand in terms of corruption, public and private organisations are coming up with concrete measures to rein in bad practices that are believed to have led Thailand to its present condition.
THAI’s Nok bid puzzles observers
Thai Airways International’s intention to buy an additional stake in Nok Air from Krung Thai Bank in a bid to exert greater control over the budget carrier has been called into question.
Singapore counts winnings as casinos boost tourism
Singapore’s massive bet on two casino resorts is already paying off after the number of arrivals in a single month crossed the one million mark for the first time in July, analysts said.
Malaysia uncovers nearly 100 live reptiles in bag
Malaysian airport security arrested a convicted wildlife smuggler after finding almost 100 live reptiles in his luggage, the country’s Wildlife and National Parks Department said.
Thousands flee as Indonesian volcano erupts
A volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra erupted for the first time in 400 years Sunday, spewing a vast cloud of smoke and ash into the air and sending thousands of people fleeing from their homes.
Hong Kong Voices Anger Over Philippine Deaths
Tens of thousands of people marched in honor of eight people killed in a bus hijacking, accusing the Philippine government of botching the rescue operation.
Burma Elections Under Tight Junta Control
The last time Burma s junta tried rigging an election in hopes of putting a civilian face on its military rule, in 1990, it was routed at the polls. The junta responded by annulling the results. Now, with the country s first vote in 20 years set for Nov. 7, the generals have apparently learned their lesson: this time, the process will be even more tightly controlled.
Malaysia mulls landmark trial of GM anti-dengue mosquitoes
Malaysia is considering releasing genetically modified mosquitoes designed to combat dengue fever, in a landmark field trial that has come in for criticism from environmentalists.
Indonesia issues red alert as volcano erupts
Indonesia issued a red alert Sunday after the Sinabung volcano on the island of Sumatra erupted, spewing smoke and ash 1,500 metres into the air and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.
Hackers attack Philippine government website
The Philippines on Sunday ordered all government offices to tighten Internet security after its main information website was brought down by hackers.
80,000 in Hong Kong protest Philippine bus tragedy
An estimated 80,000 Hong Kongers marched Sunday in honor of eight locals killed in a bus hijacking in Manila, denouncing the Philippine government for botching the rescue operation and demanding justice for the dead.
Malaysia-Singapore Joint Implementation Team reports fruitful discussion
KUALA LUMPUR: The second meeting of the Malaysia-Singapore Joint Implementation Team (MSJIT) held in Singapore saw fruitful discussions by both sides over two days from Aug 26, according to a press statement.
