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Myanmar arrests MP after Rakhine riot
AFP, Published on 18/01/2018
» Myanmar police on Thursday arrested a prominent Rakhine Buddhist MP for allegedly provoking ethnic violence, state media and his party said, after a deadly riot highlighted simmering tensions in the troubled state.
SET, Singapore shares retreat from multi-year peaks
Published on 18/01/2018
» Most Southeast Asian stock markets closed lower on Thursday, with Thailand and Singapore retreating from multi-year highs, while Indonesia extended gains to post its highest ever close.
Thai stocks end higher, lead Southeast Asian peers
Published on 17/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index ended higher and outperformed other stocks in Southeast Asia on Wednesday.
SET ends lower, Indonesia shares mark record close
Published on 16/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index slightly eased, while Indonesian shares notched up an all-time closing high on Tuesday.
SET closes at record high, outperforms SE Asian peers
Published on 15/01/2018
» Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Monday with Thailand closing at a record high, tracking gains in broader Asia after Wall Street extended its record-setting run.
Food wizards of Oz
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2018
» Stepping into Bibelot Chocolates on Coventry Street in South Melbourne, I am in search of a hot drink after a stroll in the cool breeze. It was spring when I visited, with on-and-off showers and the temperature a brisk 17C, so hot chocolate was just what I needed.
Vedanta taps into oil market upturn
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/01/2018
» Vedanta Resources, the largest oil and gas exploration company in India, plans US$8 billion in capital expenditure over the next three years to substantially lift its production capacity, especially in the oil and gas sector.
Philippines raises volcano red alert at rumbling Mayon
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2018
» MANILA: The Philippines raised the alert level at its rumbling Mayon volcano south of Manila to Level 3 on Sunday after detecting lava flow and indications of activity that could lead to eruptions of magma.
Philippines raises volcano alert level as eruptions spew ash
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2018
» MANILA: The Philippines raised the alert at its restive Mayon volcano by one notch early on Sunday, citing signs of rising magma that could lead to hazardous eruptions.
SET hits record high, other SE Asia stocks rise
Published on 12/01/2018
» Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended higher on Friday, led by Thailand, tracking gains in broader Asia as strong Chinese trade data and optimism ahead of the US corporate earnings season buoyed sentiment.