Myanmar reshuffle paves way for army-dominated polls
An armed forces shake-up in military-controlled Myanmar has surprised even the soldiers as the ruling junta gears up for a November election in which its civilian proxies are expecting a resounding victory.
Philippines counts cost of China’s fury at deaths
Tens of thousands of people have marched in Hong Kong to denounce the Philippines. Thousands of tourists canceled flight and hotel bookings. Two Chinese recipients of Asia’s most prestigious award failed to show up for the Manila ceremony.
Indonesian Volcano Erupts After 400 Years
Indonesian volcano erupts after 400 years of quiet
Vietnam War-era shell explodes, killing villager
A Vietnam War-era artillery shell exploded and killed a villager in southern Vietnam as he was cutting it up for scrap metal.
Villagers return to slopes of Indonesian volcano
Villagers returned to their homes along the fertile slopes of an Indonesian volcano that spewed hot ash and smoke after laying dormant for more than four centuries an eruption that caught scientists off-guard.
Vietnam ship boss axed weeks after chairman arrest
The new boss of one of Vietnam’s largest state-owned companies has been suspended less than a month after the chairman of the debt-laden ship building conglomerate was arrested on charges of mismanagement, a company spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Malaysia Rules in Islamic Finance
Kuala Lumpur dominates the market for Islamic bonds, called sukuk
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.
Thai teacher caught on cell phone caning students
Secretly recorded cell phone footage has exposed a teacher at a Catholic boarding school in northeastern Thailand who whacked dozens of students on the buttocks with a cane wrapped with electrical wire.
Singapore Exchange Proposes Copper, Aluminum Futures Based on LME Prices
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.
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.
Indonesia demands payout over oil spill
Indonesia has demanded 2.4 billion dollars in compensation from a Thai oil company for damages related to a spill off the northwestern coast of Australia last year, a minister said Tuesday.
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.
Myanmar parties complain election fee too high
Political parties challenging Myanmar’s ruling junta in the country’s first election in two decades said they can’t afford to compete in every constituency because of the exorbitant fees charged to register candidates.
