Southeast Asia – Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits
Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits When Malaysia’s only openly homosexual pastor announced he was establishing the nation’s first gay church, the proposal was met with a torrent of outrage and criticism.
Singapore Reports Weak PMI Singapore’s purchasing managers’ index indicates a contraction in manufacturing activity for the first time in more than [...]
Southeast Asia – Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits
Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits When Malaysia’s only openly homosexual pastor announced he was establishing the nation’s first gay church, the proposal was met with a torrent of outrage and criticism.
Philippines says UN poverty target won’t be met The Philippines said Thursday it would fail to meet its UN development goal [...]
Philippines – Manila ready to dazzle for historic gay beauty pageant
Manila ready to dazzle for historic gay beauty pageant Fifteen muscular gay men strut the stage in a whirlwind of sequins, feathers, gold and glitter while a transvestite dressed as Lady Gaga performs the American pop-star’s latest hit.
Coffin mix-up after Philippine hostage crisis Three coffins used to bring back some of the eight Hong [...]
Southeast Asia – Japan’s Aeon to bid for Carrefour’s Thai, Malaysia, Singapore assets
Japan’s Aeon to bid for Carrefour’s Thai, Malaysia, Singapore assets TOKYO — Aeon Co Ltd, Japan’s second-largest retail group, will bid for the Thai, Malaysian and Singaporean operations of French retailer Carrefour, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Indonesian students defile Jalur Gemilang JAKARTA: The anti-Malaysia demonstrations in front of the Malaysian embassy here [...]
Southeast Asia – Indonesia’s Harum Energy eyes $455 mln IPO
Indonesia’s Harum Energy eyes $455 mln IPO * Aims to raise 3.2 trln to 4.1 trln rph in IPO
Thai Administrative Court to Decide Fate of 76 Halted Industrial Projects A Thai court will decide today whether 76 industrial projects halted last year because of pollution and licensing concerns can restart, a ruling that may [...]
Philippines – DTI bats for more inbound trade missions
DTI bats for more inbound trade missions Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Gregory L. Domingo has announced a shift in investment strategy in favor of hosting more inbound missions rather than outbound missions as a better way…
IIRC to summon PNP chief, Manila mayor, et al MANILA, Philippines The [...]
Southeast Asia – Vietnam, Cambodia sign education co-operation deal
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 [...]
Southeast Asia – Vietnam, Laos, Thailand boost trade and investment
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 [...]
Indonesia – Indonesian volcano erupts again, spewing hot ash – Washington Examiner
Indonesian volcano erupts again, spewing hot ash – Washington ExaminerJAKARTA, INDONESIA A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky in its first eruption in 400 years. The eruption of Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province sent sand and ash up to a mile
Timken [...]
Philippines – Authorities prepare to keep people safe in ‘ber’ months
Authorities prepare to keep people safe in ‘ber’ months It’s that time of the year when the market begins to be flooded with unsafe and dangerous substandard items for the Yuletide season. Anticipating a deluge of illegal importations from mainland …
NFA sets up retail centers ZAMBOANGA CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) [...]
