Singapore adopts 2008 crisis policy
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Baht bounces after king’s death
Thais are dressing largely in black. Source: YouTube
Thailand's currency has strengthened against the US dollar for a second day running as the stock market...
Asean group condemns Myanmar election
Charles Santiago
A group of Southeast Asian political leaders claims Myanmar’s government has ensured Sunday’s general election cannot be considered inclusive or credible.
The Asean Parliamentarians...
Singapore tension harms economy: business leader
Ho Kwon Ping
Tension between Singaporeans and expats could undermine the city-state’s status an economic success story, warned leading businessman Ho Kwon Ping warned.
“One...
Obama to be first US president to visit Laos
President Barack Obama will be the first US head of state to visit Laos when he attends an Asean summit in the landlocked country...
Asean works on transport deal
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Asean Regional Road Safety Strategy has been finalised, said the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk...
US warship returns to South China Sea
The USS Lassen. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
The US says it plans to return to disputed areas of the South China Sea, with a naval commander...
India to test road to Thailand
Mandalay Palace. The highway will pass through the historic city of Mandalay in Upper Burma. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
The trial run for the India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT)...
Coup and China downturn stifle Thai recovery
Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
A recent upturn in private consumption and investment in Thailand has not stopped the economy struggling last month, according to recent data.
The...
Asean calls for regional air-pollution action
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Asean environment ministers on Thursday (October 29) expressed concern over the "unprecedented severity and geographical spread" of the smoke haze...
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