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New rules aim to stop crocodile escapes
dpa, Published on 16/10/2015
» Crocodile farms will need walls at least 1.5 metres high around their pits under planned government guidelines, an official said Friday, after 28 crocodiles escaped in early October.
Labour rights in Vietnam, Malaysia centre-stage in US trade battle
dpa, Published on 12/05/2015
» WASHINGTON — Major trade legislation is slated for discussion in the US Senate on Tuesday, but growing opposition focused on workers' rights around the Pacific Rim threatens to block progress.
Protests halt Hanoi plan to fell 6,700 trees
dpa, Published on 20/03/2015
» HANOI —Mayor Nguyen The Thao has halted a plan to cut down 6,700 trees following criticism voiced by the capital's residents, according to local media.
Vanessa Mae to challenge ski ban
dpa, Published on 14/11/2014
» MUNICH — Star violinist Vanessa Mae plans to challenge a ruling by the International Ski Federation (FIS) that banned her for four years over rigged Olympic qualifying races.
Thousands protest in Hong Kong
dpa, Published on 01/09/2014
» Thousands of demonstrators gathered Sunday night outside China's central government offices in Hong Kong to protest Beijing's refusal to allow free elections in the territory.
Conflict hurts Bangkok 'liveability'
dpa, Published on 19/08/2014
» MANILA – Conflicts around the world have led to an overall decline in the liveability of the world's cities over the past five years, a survey said Tuesday.
Thai Airways bans shark fin cargo
dpa, Published on 30/07/2014
» Thai Airways has banned the transportation of shark fin on its planes after an online campaign against the company.
Southeast Asian capitals need more anti-traffic champs
dpa, Published on 27/10/2013
» Southeast Asia's congested capitals could use more anti-traffic champions such as Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo. When the Indonesian government gave tax breaks on low-cost "green cars" in June, Mr Widodo opposed the policy, saying it would sabotage his efforts to solve the city's chronic traffic problem.
Raonic beats top seed Berdych to claim Thailand Open title
dpa, Published on 29/09/2013
» Canada's Milos Raonic claimed the fifth title of his career with a 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 defeat of top seed Tomas Berdych on Sunday to win the Thailand Open.
Hong Kong allows Snowden to leave
dpa, Published on 23/06/2013
» Edward Snowden, the former United States National Security Agency (NSA) contractor who is wanted for leaking details of a massive government surveillance programme, was allowed to leave Hong Kong Sunday.