Vietnam, Cambodia sign education co-operation deal
The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training and the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports signed a co-operation agreement for this year on August 31.
Vietnam, Laos, Thailand boost trade and investment
Thai tourists visit Phong Nha Ke Bang National Garden in Quang Binh province through Road No.12. Vietnam, Laos and Thailand put forth measures to effectively use Roads No. 8 and 12 to boost their trade, investment and tourism ties at a meeting in the central province of Quang Binh on August 29-30.
Malaysia, Indonesia May Hold Rates as Risks Emerge
Malaysian and Indonesian policy makers will probably keep interest rates unchanged this week to support their economies as the global recovery slows.
Manila, fumbling again, cancels Aquino trips to Indonesia, Vietnam
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III said Tuesday he has canceled his scheduled state visits to Indonesia and Vietnam this month because of the host governments conflicting schedules.
Malaysia issues 4 new Islamic insurance licenses
Malaysia’s central bank said Wednesday it has approved four licenses for Islamic life insurance to mostly foreign-led operators as part of an ongoing liberalization to make Malaysia a regional Islamic finance hub.
Singapore economy seen growing 15 percent in 2010
Singapore’s economy will likely expand at a record pace this year as a surge in demand for the city-state’s exports fuels manufacturing, according to a central bank survey of analysts.
Myanmar military chief remains at the helm
YANGON, Myanmar, Sept. 1 (UPI) — Myanmar’s top junta chief remains in control, despite rumours he had stepped down ahead of the controversial November election, the first in nearly 20 years. Myanmar – Burma – Asia – Military – Maps and Views
Singapore’s Economy Expected To Grow 15%
Singapore economy seen growing 15 percent in 2010
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’s cyber generation boots up for first-time vote
One of Myanmar’s self-described “pioneer bloggers” proudly opens his popular website — officially banned by the military rulers — and scrolls to his updates on the approaching election.
Malaysia’s Richest Boosts Hong Kong Property
Billionaire Robert Kuok’s property firm wins land auction for luxury site.
Indonesia court orders Buddha Bar shut after complaint
The Indonesian branch of the Buddha Bar, an international chain of upmarket bars, has been ordered to close because its name caused distress to Buddhists, local media reported on Wednesday.
BRICs, Indonesia to Double Internet Use, Report Says
Brazil, Russia, India, China and Indonesia will double their Internet users to 1.2 billion by 2015, fueling growth at media companies and phone carriers, according to Boston Consulting Group Inc.
Mickelson signs on for Singapore
US Masters champion Phil Mickelson will headline the Singapore Open this year which has boosted its prize money by one million US dollars.
