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Philippines education reform faces challenges
Published on 09/05/2015
» MANILA — Halfway through its implementation and even with the required legislation that gave it teeth, a new basic education system in the Philippines continues to face challenges from politicians and groups that find the government's preparations for it insufficient.
Mizuho Bank to issue bonds denominated in baht
Published on 30/04/2015
» TOKYO — Mizuho Bank said Thursday it will issue up to 3.2 billion baht in bonds denominated in the Thai currency in the Southeast Asian country's market in or after June.
Asean to push for South China Sea code
Published on 24/04/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asian leaders will seek to speed up plans for a binding code of conduct with China governing behavior in the disputed South China Sea at a summit, Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said on Friday.
Asean host avoids Chinese ire over disputed sea
Published on 23/04/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR/MANILA — Malaysia is steering clear of criticising China's actions in the South China Sea at a meeting of Southeast Asian leaders, a draft end-statement seen by Reuters shows, despite a push by the Philippines to denounce Beijing's reclamation work.
Toyota ponders Vietnam investment
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2015
» Toyota Motor Vietnam will keep its option open on the future of its manufacturing and assembly plants after zero import tax on cars is enforced in all Southeast Asian countries.
Laos revives new airport plan
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2015
» The Lao government will sign an agreement with Lao and Chinese firms to launch a feasibility study into a new airport site for Vientiane, a Lao official said.
Gist of Japan-Thailand joint statement
Published on 09/02/2015
» The following is the gist of a joint statement released after Monday's summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Tokyo.
China eyes 2015 AIIB launch
Published on 03/01/2015
» China expected Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will be operational before the end of 2015, the Chinese Finance Ministry says.
Korea keen to continue water projects
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 11/12/2014
» South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Thursday reiterated Korean interest in investing in water management projects in Thailand, government spokesman Yongyuth Mayalarp said.
China offers Asean friendship as South China Sea tension bubbles
Published on 13/11/2014
» NAY PYI TAW — China's Prime Minister Li Keqiang proposed a friendship treaty with Southeast Asian countries on Thursday but reiterated that territorial disputes in the South China Sea should be settled directly between countries involved.