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China 'drove away' Philippine navy ship in disputed sea
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/10/2023
» MANILA - China's coast guard on Tuesday said it drove away a Philippine Navy vessel when it entered an area near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, a claim that Manila denied.
Indonesia inaugurates SE Asia's first high-speed train service
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/10/2023
» JAKARTA - Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway opened for regular services in Indonesia on Monday after years of delay and cost overruns.
World Bank cuts growth estimates for East Asia as China falters
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/10/2023
» SINGAPORE - Developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific are set to see slower growth this year and next as the region reels from the impact of tighter finances and a weak global environment, according to the World Bank’s latest report.
Bangkok's fine dining lures tourists
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/09/2023
» When chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn first opened his Thai fine dining establishment Le Du in Bangkok in 2013, his four-course set menu was 990 baht (US$28 today). It was a steal compared to fine dining establishments worldwide, but a fortune in a city where Thai cuisine had for decades been characterised as street food.
Evergrande’s billionaire chairman Hui under police surveillance
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/09/2023
» SHANGHAI - The billionaire chairman of beleaguered property developer China Evergrande Group, Hui Ka Yan, has been placed under police control, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Evergrande liquidation risk rises after creditor meeting scrapped
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/09/2023
» SINGAPORE- China Evergrande Group is running out of time to get what would be one of the nation’s biggest-ever restructurings back on track, after setbacks in recent days that raise the risk of liquidation.
Philippines, Australia boost defence ties in rare state trip
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/09/2023
» MANILA - The Philippines and Australia boosted defense and diplomatic ties as both countries called for respect of international law in the South China Sea where Beijing has been asserting its claims.
Myanmar plays down Asean chair loss as bloc slams violence
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/09/2023
» YANGON - Myanmar’s junta played down the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) decision to strip it of the chairmanship in 2026, saying it had other priorities that includes making preparations to hold elections seen by the West as a sham.
Super Typhoon slams Philippines, threatens Taiwan, Hong Kong
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/08/2023
» HONG KONG - Taiwan shut offices and canceled flights across parts of the south on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Saola sweeps past the island’s southern tip, heading toward the Chinese coast after battering northern Philippines.
Thailand mulls easing visa rules to lure Chinese, Indian tourists
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/08/2023
» Thailand is likely to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travellers and allow longer stays for visitors from all nations as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin looks for ways to boost tourism revenue to nearly US$100 billion next year.