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South East Asia
Singapore : Singapore’s economy contracts 1.1% in Q2
Top news in <Strait Times> : Singapore’s economy contracts 1.1% in Q2 The economy continued to expand in the second quarter, even though the pace of growth fell sharply. But while there was growth on a year-on-year basis, the pace of growth slowed considerably. Compared with the first three months…
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Cambodia: North Korea bristles at US ‘aggression’
Top news in <The Phnom Pen Post>: North Korea bristles at US ‘aggression’ North Korea launched a scathing attack on the US during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Phnom Penh yesterday, accusing it of being aggressive toward the rogue state over its “peaceful use of nuclear energy”, according to a statement…
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Hillary Clinton’s visit historic for Laos-US relations
Major news in <Vientiane Times>: Hillary Clinton’s visit historic for Laos-US relations Foreign Minister Dr Thongloun Sisoulith and his US counterpart Mrs Hillary Rodham Clinton have affirmed in their talks in Vientiane they will strengthen cooperative relations between the two countries, a press release said. Mrs Clinton arrived in Vientiane yesterday…
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Philippine : Pia Cayetano, “Stop maternal deaths, pass the RH bill”
Major news in <INQUIRER> : Stop maternal deaths, pass the RH bill MANILA, Philippines – Senator Pia Cayetano on Wednesday renewed her call for the passing of the Reproductive Health Bill in time with the commemoration of World Population Day. “On World Population Day, let’s prioritize the plight and burden…
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Film star brings anti-trafficking message
Major news in <The Myanmar Times> : Film star brings anti-trafficking message CHINESE action film star Jackie Chan brought his trademark sense of humour to Myanmar last week to campaign for a serious issue: child trafficking. The actor arrived on July 5 in his role as goodwill ambassador of the United Nations…
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Season For Entrance Exam Begins In Vietnam
Participants of university entrance examinations come out of the exam venue in Hanoi, Vietnam, June 9, 2012. Over 600,000 Vietnamese people took part in the university entrance examinations this year. <Xinhua/Ho Nhu Y> news@theasian.asia
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Drugs Worth $18 Mil. Confiscated In Malaysia
A Malaysian customs officer displays newly seized Erimin 5 pills during a press conference in Port Klang near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 9, 2012. Malaysian customs announced the seizure of nearly three million Erimin 5 pills estimated at around 58 million ringgit (around 18 million USD) on Monday. <Xinhua/Chong Voon…
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Thailand, New flood barrier at Bang Pa-in Industrial Park ‘ahead of schedule’
Major news in <The Nation> : New flood barrier at Bang Pa-in Industrial Park ‘ahead of schedule’ The imposing structure, 11 kilometres long and 6.4 metres high, may have caused worries for nearby residents that floods will hit their areas even more heavily, but it could potentially save both Thai-…
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Indonesia Still Struggling With Too Many Pre-Term Births
Major news in <Jakarta Globe> : Indonesia Still Struggling With Too Many Pre-Term Births Linda Rullis sold her motorcycle and borrowed money from relatives to cover neo-natal treatment for her daughter, who was born after only 24 weeks of pregnancy, barely weeks within the threshold of survival. The baby girl is…
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Raul Castro In Hanoi For Official Visit
Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang (R) and visiting President of Cuba’s Council of State and the Council of Ministers Raul Castro Ruz hold talks at the Presidential Palace in Vietnamese capital Hanoi on July 8, 2012. Raul Castro Ruz arrived in Hanoi on July 7 for a four-day visit to…
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