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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT

Air cargo to grow 6pc a year, says Malaysian minister

Air cargo is expected to resume growth with the economic crisis coming to an end, and at an average rate of six per cent annually, according to the Malaysian Minister of Transport Ong Tee Keat. 'Asia will be at the forefront of this cargo growth and
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT

PM urges Thaksin to think about Thailand first

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday urged convicted former ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra to take Thailand's interest into consideration rather than of another country. Abhisit reiterated that the Thai government's decision to downgrade
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:14:00 GMT

Singapore ready for APEC meetings

SINGAPORE, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Singapore has been ready for the APEC Leaders' Week meetings, which are to be kicked off Sunday with the opening of the Concluding Senior Officials' Meeting. Around 10,000 delegates, media persons and visitors, including 21
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:14:00 GMT

Cambodia to celebrate 56th anniversary of independence next week

PHNOM PENH, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia will celebrate its 56thanniversary of Independence Day next week in Phnom Penh, a government official said Saturday. Chea Kean, deputy secretary general of National Committee for Festivals said King Norodom
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:14:00 GMT

Japan urges Myanmar to release Suu Kyi before elections next year

TOKYO, Nov. 7 KYODO Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama urged Myanmar on Saturday to release the country's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi before it holds general elections next year. Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama urged Myanmar
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:13:00 GMT

The progress of e-Government initiatives in Brunei Darussalam

Effectively by mid 2007, the e-Government initiative saw a policy and organisational restructuring whereby a short and medium term strategy was produced. As part of the restructuring a big policy picture i.e. the national macro-policy perspective of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT

In Malaysia, defection may lead to divorce

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT

Malaysian education ministry urged to allow Indian students to take Tamil paper

Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 7 : In a memorandum submitted to the Malaysian Education Ministry, eleven Malay-Indian organisation have asked the ministry to allow Indian students to take Tamil Literature as an additional subject in the SPM examination. In their
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT

In Malaysia, defection may lead to divorce

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 7 : Change of loyalty to the party may require lawmakers belonging to the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) to divorce their wives. The move has caused outcry in political and legal circles. Confirmation and justification by some PAS
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT

Malaysia International Fashion Week

A model presents an Islamic fashion creation by Indonesian designer Merry Pramono during in Kuala Lumpur November 7, 2009. [Agencies]
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT

Waste smuggling made easy in Vietnam

Imported industrial waste found at a port in Hai Phong City. The officials said Vietnam was a prime smuggling spot due to its 4,600 kilometer-land border, which includes around 60 border gates, and its 3,500 kilometers of coastline, which encompasses 49
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:08:00 GMT

Manila F.A.M.E. to include performing arts, music next year

(McClatchy-Tribune Informa) Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) said it has included Philippine performing arts, music, architecture and an "eco-show" in Manila F.A.M.E. International to be held in April next year. "Some
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:08:00 GMT

Two more swine-flu deaths reported in Vietnam

Dengue fever treated at the Hanoi-based National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases. The Ministry of Health is concerned by the deaths since they were in the northwestern mountainous region which has not reported any cases for a long time.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Storm-triggered landslide kills 13 in Vietnam (AFP)

HANOI (AFP) At least 13 people have been killed in a landslide in central Vietnam following storms and flooding that have now left almost 130 people dead, according to officials. The 13 were killed and another person was seriously injured in the early
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Delegates start arriving in Singapore for APEC Summit

SINGAPORE: Delegates attending the 20th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit starting Sunday have started arriving in Singapore. Singapore's Changi Airport started preparing for the APEC delegates months ago, with arrival halls decked out with
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT

Indonesia: One Month After Earthquake, Focus is on Mental Health

Indonesia 2009 © Alan Cheung /MSF Nearly one month after the earthquake, MSF is focusing on providing mental health training and conducting epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases, including measles and tetanus, in villages near Padang and
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT

Anwar's bid to get documents rejected

PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA - Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is not entitled to key documents before the start of his sodomy trial, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday. Judge Datuk Hasan Lah, in allowing the public prosecutor's appeal, said the High Court erred in law
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:56:00 GMT

Saudi prince's $3 million present for Malaysian charity

PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA - Like any Good Samaritan, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor returns anything she finds to its rightful owner without a thought of reward. Now, her act of honesty will benefit many less-fortunate Malaysians. It all started when Prime Minister
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:56:00 GMT

INTERVIEW - Thai PM says no plan yet to seal border with Cambodia

TOKYO (Reuters) - Thailand said on Saturday it has no plan yet to seal its border with Cambodia despite a diplomatic row, but will seek to extradite fugitive former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, if he goes to Cambodia to become an adviser. Prime Minister
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:56:00 GMT

Bartoli, Rezai to clash in Bali final

AFP French top seed Marion Bartoli will face compatriot Aravane Rezai on Sunday in the Bali Tournament of Champions' title clash. Top seed Bartoli survived a late fight by Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm to win their semi-final 6-1 6-3 on Saturday.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:54:00 GMT

Bartoli to meet Rezai in all-French Bali final (Reuters)

BALI, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Marion Bartoli will play Aravane Rezai in an all-French final at the Tournament of Champions in Bali after both claimed straight-sets victories on Saturday.Bartoli reached her fourth final of the season by defeating Japan's Kimiko
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:49:00 GMT

INTERVIEW - Thai PM says no plan yet to seal border with Cambodia

TOKYO (Reuters) - Thailand said on Saturday it has no plan yet to seal its border with Cambodia despite a diplomatic row, but will seek to extradite fugitive former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, if he goes to Cambodia to become an adviser. Prime Minister
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:49:00 GMT

INTERVIEW - Thai PM says no plan yet to seal border with Cambodia

TOKYO (Reuters) - Thailand said on Saturday it has no plan yet to seal its border with Cambodia despite a diplomatic row, but will seek to extradite fugitive former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, if he goes to Cambodia to become an adviser. Prime Minister
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:49:00 GMT

Japan steps up aid to Mekong nations

hrs TOKYO: The leaders of Japan and Southeast Asia's five Mekong River nations wrapped up a summit at which Tokyo pledged more than US$5.5 billion in loans and grants and vowed deeper ties. Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama told a press conference on
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:41:00 GMT

Indonesia's economic growth to reach 8% by 2014: minister

State Minister for National Development Planning (Bappenas) affairs Armida Alisjahbana estimated that Indonesia's economic growth to reach 8 percent by 2014 when the present government ends its service, local media reported here on Saturday. Armida said
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:38:00 GMT

Indonesia's economic growth to reach 8% by 2014: minister

State Minister for National Development Planning (Bappenas) affairs Armida Alisjahbana estimated that Indonesia's economic growth to reach 8 percent by 2014 when the present government ends its service, local media reported here on Saturday. Armida said
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:38:00 GMT

Indonesia's economic growth to reach 4% in Q3: experts

Indonesian economists estimated that the country's economic growth would reach 3.9-4 percent in the third quarter, lower than the government's initial estimation of 4.1-4.2 percent, local media reported here on Saturday. "We expected economic growth to
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:38:00 GMT

Indonesia's economic growth to reach 4% in Q3: experts

Indonesian economists estimated that the country's economic growth would reach 3.9-4 percent in the third quarter, lower than the government's initial estimation of 4.1-4.2 percent, local media reported here on Saturday. "We expected economic growth to
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:38:00 GMT

Vietnam signals change in economic policy

Vietnam is manifesting some signs for change in its economic policy in view of the pickup of the world economy and increasing fiscal deficit. At a recent monthly government meeting, Vietnam has decided to extend the subsidized loan program, a highlight
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:38:00 GMT

Vietnam signals change in economic policy

Vietnam is manifesting some signs for change in its economic policy in view of the pickup of the world economy and increasing fiscal deficit. At a recent monthly government meeting, Vietnam has decided to extend the subsidized loan program, a highlight
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:38:00 GMT