Indonesian detainees escape Darwin detention centre
Almost 100 Indonesian detainees escaped from the Darwin immigration detention early this morning.
Singapore Proposes Copper, Aluminum Futures
Singapore Exchange Ltd. is consulting the public about introducing non-ferrous metals futures contracts for trading on its derivatives market, it said in a statement.
Philippines counts cost of China’s fury at deaths
China is angry after a violent hostage drama in the Philippines killed eight tourists from Hong Kong, and the Southeast Asian nation can do little to soothe the powerhouse, as a raft of visitor cancellations has hit the country’s tourism industry.
Malaysia, Indonesia May Hold Interest Rates as Risks Cloud Global Recovery
Malaysian and Indonesian policy makers will probably keep interest rates unchanged this week to support their economies as the global recovery slows.
Thailand sets regulations for sexual harassment
Civil servants in Thailand now have legal protection from sexual harassment by colleagues under new regulations approved by the Cabinet.
Malaysia, Indonesia May Hold Rates as Risks Cloud Recovery
Malaysian and Indonesian policy makers will probably keep interest rates unchanged this week to support their economies as the global recovery slows.
Vietnam War-era artillery shell explodes in southern Vietnam, killing man and injuring wife
A Vietnam War-era artillery shell exploded and killed a villager in southern Vietnam as he was cutting it up for scrap metal.
Indonesian leader pledges police reform
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono promised Tuesday to replace the country’s much-maligned chiefs of police and prosecutors but denied the reshuffle was linked to corruption and incompetence.
Myanmar chief still heads army, state media reports
Myanmar’s junta chief made an announcement via state media on Tuesday, dispelling rumours that he had retired as part of a military reshuffle ahead of a rare election in the country.
Villagers return to slopes of Indonesian volcano
Thousands of villagers returned to their homes along the ash-covered slopes of an Indonesian volcano that exploded after four centuries of dormancy, even though officials warned they could be putting their lives at risk.
Myanmar media confirm junta chief retains power
A message from Myanmar’s junta chief Senior Gen. Than Shwe appeared in state media Tuesday, dispelling reports that he had stepped down from the army as part of a major military reshuffle ahead of elections.
Indonesian volcano erupts after 400 years of quiet
Tens of thousands of people packed emergency shelters after a long-dormant volcano in western Indonesia spewed clouds of hot ash and smoke more than a mile (several kilometers) into the air an eruption that caught scientists off-guard.
