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Malaysian jungle adventurers solve WWII mysteries
AFP, Published on 06/02/2012
» They trek for days through crocodile-infested swamps and up rain-lashed mountain jungles, but the members of the Malaya Historical Group are not seeking treasure or ancient artefacts. Instead, they're after rusty wreckage.
Asia gets new budget airline eyeing Chinese flyers
AFP, Published on 26/03/2012
» Australian flag carrier Qantas and China Eastern Airlines said on Monday they will launch a new Hong Kong-based budget airline next year aimed at cashing in on China's booming aviation market.
Fire-damaged cruise ship sails to Malaysia
AFP, Published on 01/04/2012
» A fire-damaged luxury cruise ship carrying hundreds of American, European and Australian passengers was Sunday sailing slowly into Malaysian waters after engine repairs, the Philippine coast guard said.
Taiwan MPs visit disputed Spratlys to renew claim
AFP, Published on 30/04/2012
» Three Taiwanese legislators and several top military officers flew to the disputed Spratly islands Monday to renew their territorial claim amid mounting tensions in the South China Sea.
Taiwan sets up airborne unit for Spratlys
AFP, Published on 02/05/2012
» Taiwan's defence ministry said Wednesday that it has formed a special airborne unit capable of scrambling to the contested Spratly islands in just hours, as tensions in the South China Sea mounted.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 04/08/2012
» Here's a recap of the main events of Super Saturday. Join us Sunday when Usain Bolt will be defending his 100m title in one of the most eagerly-awaited sprint finals of all time.
Cathay Pacific posts first-half net loss of HK$935 mn
AFP, Published on 08/08/2012
» Cathay Pacific Airways posted a first-half net loss of HK$935 million ($121 million) on Wednesday, citing higher fuel prices, strong competition and economic instability in Europe.
Feasts and fireworks as Muslims in Asia mark Eid
AFP, Published on 19/08/2012
» Millions of Muslims across Asia began celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday on Sunday, with a month of fasting giving way to feasting, family reunions and raucous festivities.
Taiwan MPs visit Spratlys as garrison stages drill
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» Three Taiwanese legislators flew to a hotly-contested island in the South China Sea Tuesday as garrison forces there held a live-fire drill, officials said, risking stirring up new tensions in the area.
Chinese bus drivers stage work stoppage in Singapore
AFP, Published on 26/11/2012
» More than 100 mainland Chinese bus drivers in Singapore refused to work on Monday in a rare case of labour mass action in the city-state.