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.
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.
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.
Indonesian crewmen protest Australian detention
A group of Indonesian crewmen Sunday protested against their detention in Australia, setting mattresses and paper on fire and climbing onto the roof of their compound, an official said.
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.
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.
Thailand urged to quickly ratify UNCAC
Thailand must show its sincerity in fighting graft by rushing ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, both private and public sectors urged over the weekend.
Singapore challenges city planners to think small
Urban planners bracing for the influx of ever more millions into finite territories should look to Singapore as a “model compact city,” says architect Khoo Peng Beng.
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.
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.
Indonesian volcano spews ash and lava briefly in its 1st eruption in 400 years
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky early Sunday in its first eruption in 400 years.
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.
