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Indonesia pulp giant tied to firms accused of fires
Associated Press, Published on 20/12/2017
» JAKARTA: Despite its denials, one of the world's biggest paper producers has extensive behind-the-scenes ties and significant influence over wood suppliers linked to fires and deforestation that have degraded Indonesia's stunning natural environment, The Associated Press has found.
Wildlife crimefighters start to sniff the money trail
Associated Press, Published on 17/09/2017
» In most cases, the conviction of a Thai man trafficking rhino horns through a bizarre scheme that involved hiring prostitutes to pose as trophy hunters would have marked the end of the story.
Tillerson meets Southeast Asian nations, but focus is NKorea
Associated Press, Published on 05/05/2017
» WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will press for enforcement of nuclear and missile sanctions on North Korea when he holds a working lunch with Southeast Asia's top diplomats on Thursday (Friday morning Thailand time).
Southeast Asia gets Trump's attention
Associated Press, Published on 21/04/2017
» JAKARTA - Southeast Asia, a focus of past US presidents, has been overlooked thus far for the Trump administration, but Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Indonesia Thursday marked a sign of change and he announced the president would follow him to the region later this year.
Obama welcomes Prayut, Asean leaders to US summit
Associated Press, Published on 16/02/2016
» RANCHO MIRAGE, CALFIFORNIA – US President Barack Obama opened a meeting of leaders from a 10-nation bloc of Southeast Asian nations on Monday, calling the landmark gathering on US soil a reflection of his personal commitment to an enduring partnership with the diverse group of countries.
US voices frustration over Thailand's democracy progress
Associated Press, Published on 20/11/2015
» WASHINGTON -- The United States has expressed deep frustration over the lack of democratic progress in Thailand after last year's military coup, saying a new constitution there won't pass the “smell test” unless civil society helps to draft it.
US calls for regional response to migrant crisis
Associated Press, Published on 13/05/2015
» The United States on Wednesday voiced fears for the lives of the hundreds of migrants abandoned by traffickers at land and sea, calling on Southeast Asian nations to co-operate to address the crisis.
US renews call for Thai crackdown on fishing abuses
Associated Press, Published on 26/03/2015
» The US government and major business leaders are renewing their call on the Thai government to crack down on slavery in its fishing fleets, and to punish people who force migrant workers to catch seafood that can end up in the United States.
Thai Union Frozen cuts supplier after fishing slavery report
Associated Press, Published on 26/03/2015
» Thailand's biggest seafood company said it has cut ties with a supplier named in an Associated Press report after determining it might be involved with forced labour and other abuses.
China plans Asia-Pacific trading bloc
Associated Press, Published on 25/04/2013
» BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - China and 15 other Asia-Pacific nations will kick off the first round of free trade talks next month in a move to create one of the world's largest trading blocs, officials said Thursday.