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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:50:00 GMT
Fire razes shanties, school in Manila
MANILA: A fire that was caused by a malfunctioning air conditioner destroyed shanties and a school in Tondo, Manila yesterday morning, leaving around 60 families homeless. No one was reported hurt or killed during the 45-minute fire, which reached the
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:50:00 GMT
Myanmar releases jailed US activist
Yangon: Military-ruled Myanmar yesterday released a US rights activist jailed for fraud and forgery in a rare show of leniency from the junta ahead of elections this year. Democracy advocate Kyaw Zaw Lwin was 'thrilled' to be going home, his fiancee
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:50:00 GMT
Obama assures Indonesians he will visit this year
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is assuring the people of Indonesia that he is looking forward to visiting his former home once the health care debate is resolved. Obama put off a trip to Indonesia until this summer as the health care overhaul
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:49:00 GMT
Indonesia Hot Stocks- Gajah Tunggal shares up as turns to profit
JAKARTA, March 19 (Reuters) - Shares in tire-maker PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:49:00 GMT
Singapore Exchange to start coffee futures in April
Reuters - 55 minutes ago SINGAPORE, March 19 said on Friday it would launch trade in a new robusta coffee futures contract on April 22. "The launch of SICOM Coffee is timely, as Southeast Asia has grown to become the largest producer and exporter of
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:48:00 GMT
Obama delays Indonesia, Australia trip
US President Barack Obama Thursday postponed his trip to Indonesia and Australia until a later date, as he attempts to push his health care reform bill through Congress. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Obama would now travel to Indonesia in June,
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:48:00 GMT
Obama assures Indonesians he will visit this year
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is assuring the people of Indonesia that he is looking forward to visiting his former home once the health care debate is resolved. Obama put off a trip to Indonesia until this summer as the health care overhaul
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:46:00 GMT
Aviva agrees Indonesian joint venture
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Aviva said it has entered into the Indonesian insurance market through a joint venture agreement with PT Asuransi Wahana Tata. Under the terms of the deal, Aviva is acquiring a 60% share in PT Asuransi Winterthur Life Indonesia
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:46:00 GMT
Singapore’s foreign minister to make official visit to Azerbaijan
Home > Politics > Foreign Baku. Victoria Dementieva – APA. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore George Yong-Boon Yeo is starting four-day official visit to Azerbaijan on Thursday. According to APA, the minister will arrive in Baku thin
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:45:00 GMT
His trip put off by health care debate, Obama assures Indonesians he will visit them this year
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is assuring the people of Indonesia that he is looking forward to visiting his former home once the health care debate is resolved. Obama put off a trip to Indonesia until this summer as the health care overhaul gained
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:42:00 GMT
Singapore REITs at risk on supply of new property, Moodys says
From Bloomberg: Singapore real estate investment trusts, or REITs, may suffer from a surge in new commercial properties and below-average economic growth, according to Moody’s Investors Service. “Based on the substantial supply of commercial
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:42:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-Indonesia fin min sees higher March annual inflation
JAKARTA, March 19 (Reuters) - Indonesia's annual inflation in March will be higher than in February, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Friday, adding that inflation was on an upward trend due to rising commodity prices. But Indrawati said
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:41:00 GMT
Thai worker killed by Gaza rocket
GAZA CITY - A rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip killed a man inside Israel yesterday, the same day that European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (picture) was in Gaza City for a visit. The man who was killed appeared
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:40:00 GMT
Only 17,521 non-Malays in M'sian army
KUALA LUMPUR - There are only 17,521 non-Malays in Malaysia's armed forces, which constitute 15.3 per cent of the total strength, Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamid told Parliament yesterday. According to Bernama, he attributed the low numbers to a
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:40:00 GMT
Thai outlines Golden Anniversary plans
Thai Airways will commemorate its 50th birthday this year with the recreation of its first international flight. The flight, on a specially painted Boeing 747 and featuring cabin crew wearing the original Thai uniform of 1960, will be a highlight of a
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:38:00 GMT
Obama postpones Indonesia, Australia trip
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Barack Obama has decided to postpone the scheduled tour to Indonesia and Australia to June in order to stay in Washington for pushing the health care reform, said the White House on Thursday.White House spokesman Robert Gibbs
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:37:00 GMT
Hindraf initiates London start for global Anwar campaign
Hindraf Makkal Sakthi has initiated a global campaign for opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim beginning with an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the British Parliament. Malaysiakini was tipped off on the EDM by Suresh Grover who heads The Monitoring Group, a human
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:36:00 GMT
Indonesia fin min sees higher March annual inflation
JAKARTA, March 19 (Reuters) - Indonesia's annual inflation in March will be higher than in February, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Friday, adding that inflation was on an upward trend due to rising commodity prices. But Indrawati said
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:33:00 GMT
Seventeen volcanoes in Indonesia on alert status
Bandung (ANTARA News) -- Some 17 of the 18 volcanoes in Indonesia are declared to be on alert status (level II), based on the result of monitoring by the Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center (PVMBG) of the Geological Agency. 'These
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:32:00 GMT
Singapore Exchange to start coffee futures in April
SINGAPORE, March 19 (Reuters) - Singapore Exchange (SGX) said on Friday it would launch trade in a new robusta coffee futures contract on April 22.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:31:00 GMT
Obama assures Indonesians he will visit this year
WASHINGTON -- Obama put off a trip to Indonesia until this summer as the health care overhaul gained steam in Congress this week. A vote in the House is likely this weekend, and Obama decided he should remain in Washington. In an interview airing Friday
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:26:00 GMT
Burma: Military Government Frees US Citizen
The Burmese military government's release today of imprisoned US citizen Nyi Nyi Aung should be followed by the immediate and unconditional release of Burma's more than 2,100 political prisoners, Human Rights Watch said today. "Nyi Nyi Aung's release,
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:25:00 GMT
Indonesia, President Obama and tobacco
The controversy over smoking in Indonesia is heating up coincidentally with the visit of US President Barack Obama. He couldnt possibly have learnt that in school in Jakarta! According to his recent medical check up both his doctor and wife are concerned
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:24:00 GMT
Obama assures Indonesians he will visit this year
President Barack Obama is assuring the people of Indonesia that he is looking forward to visiting his former home once the health care debate is resolved. Obama put off a trip to Indonesia until this summer as the health care overhaul gained steam in
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:24:00 GMT
Trade between Philippines and Pakistan crucial
LAHORE: The Ambassador of Philippines, Jesus Yabes said Philippines with dynamic consumer market has unlimited scope for Pakistani businessmen dealing in pharmaceuticals, rice, textile yarns, Leather and fresh fruits particularly oranges. Addressing an
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:23:00 GMT
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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:22:00 GMT
Stadium work could scupper Singapore’s Barcelona bid
SINGAPORE, March 19 — Singapore’s bid to bring European champions Barcelona to the city-state later this year could be scuppered by the redevelopment of the National Stadium (picture). The Spanish giants are planning a two-match tour of Asia after
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:22:00 GMT
Obama Delays Indonesia Trip to Focus on Health Care (Update2)
(Adds Indonesias foreign minister in eighth paragraph.) March 19 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama postponed a trip to Indonesia for three months to focus on his health-care plan, ceding ground to China in seeking trade and investment opportunities
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:21:00 GMT
Obama postpones Indonesia, Australia trip
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Barack Obama has decided to postpone the scheduled tour to Indonesia and Australia to June in order to stay in Washington for pushing the health care reform, said the White House on Thursday. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:15:00 GMT
Pak disabled cricketers to leave Malaysia today
KARACHI: A 16- member disabled cricket team will leave for Malaysia today on a 10-day tour. The team will also play three matches in Singapore. President of Pakistan Disabled Cricket Association(PDCA) Salim Kareem, secretary Ameeruddin and coordinator
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:15:00 GMT
