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 US Senate confirms first ambassador to Asean New Straights Times, May 1
 Global economic woes hit developing countries hardest The Nation, Apr 24
  US envoy to ASEAN vows to push for reforms in Myanmar AFP, Apr 10
 ASEAN Signs New Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan Vietnam News Agency, Apr 2
 East Asia Economies Pressed by Inflation Washington Post, Apr 1
 Indonesia, Thailand expect ASEAN countries to help settle crisis in Myanmar International Herald Tribune, March 26
 ASEAN to implement Charter although only partly ratified: Chief Antara, Feb 27
 ASEAN Secretariat, U.S. agencies co-launch development assistance program Xinhua, Feb 26
 US needs to overhaul agenda in Southeast Asia The Nation, Feb 25
 U.S. to join four Asia-Pacific nations in trade talks China Post, Feb 6
 UBS downgrades growth outlook for Asean countries The Inquirer, Jan 27
 ASEAN Readies for Next Development Step Arab News, Jan 27
 Japan-Asean FTA to be signed soon Bangkok Post, Jan 24
 Surin Pitsuwan leads ASEAN towards new era Antara News, Jan 23
 Defence Minister Teo says US must stay engaged with ASEAN Channel News Asia, Jan 22
 New ASEAN chief upbeat on charter's full ratification Reuters, Jan 7




 Alcoa,Brunei To Extend Feasibility Study On Aluminum Plant CNN Money, Jan 29
 Brunei aims to be key destination for investments Borneo Bulletin, Jan 29
 Brunei sells $34 mln in Islamic debt Reuiters, Oct 26
 Brunei Welcomes First Low Fare Airline BruneiDirect




 Cambodia hopes to export 8 mn tonnes of rice by 2015: minister The Hindu, Apr 25
 Child Labor In Cambodia VOA News, Apr 25
 Cambodian Kids Get No Free Breakfast as Rice Aid Cut (Update1) Bloomberg, Apr 24
 Cambodia grants sale of 6,000 tons broken rice to Senegal Xinhua, Apr 23
 U.S. gives Cambodia $2 mln for genocide museum Reuters, April 21
 U.N. chief calls for justice in Cambodia CNN, April 15
 Cambodian economic growth to slow in 2008: UN AFP, April 8
 Cambodia's KRouge genocide inspires first of its kind art exhibit AFP, April 6
 Cambodia Remembers Dith Pran AP, March 31
 Chevron to start producing oil in Cambodia in 2011 People's Daily Online, March 28
 Cambodian oil production to start in 2011: energy official AFP, March 26
 Cambodian PM bans rice exports to halt spiraling costs AFP, March 26
  UN-sponsored oil conference hears Cambodia could be Asia's Norway EarthTimes, March 26
 Cambodia dismisses UN human rights envoy's report as sensational, exaggerated International Herald Tribune, March 20
 Cambodian Tribunal Rules on Appeal AP, March 20
 Cambodia's genocide trials threatened by funding crisis AFP, March 14
 Experts: Gasoline cost may slow Cambodian economy Xinhua, March 13
 Thailand and Cambodia will solve boundary issue The Nation, March 12
 Cambodia's thriving real estate market enriches the elite and sidelines the poor International Herald Tribune, March 9
 Thailand to talk with Cambodia over JDA project The Nation, March 8
 Thai PM visits Cambodia to strengthen bilateral ties Xinhua, March 3
 Khmer Rouge top interrogator apologises to regime's victim: witness AFP, Feb 29
 Asian nations vie to become Cambodia's biggest foreign investors Earth Times, Feb 27
 Khmer Rouge jailer re-enacts Cambodia's killing fields horror AP, Feb 26
 Food inflation hits Cambodia's poor, threatens hunger AFP, Feb 26
 BRIEFING: Cambodia relics vulnerable to further ruin Washington Times, Feb 22
 Khmer Rouge leader halts Cambodia genocide court cooperation: report AFP, Feb 19
 RPT Cambodia to get 42 mln usd loan to upgrade rail network - ADB Forbes, Feb 18
 Convicted Khmer Rouge Commander Dies AP, Feb 15
 Cambodia and UN to review Rouge tribunal budget Radio Australia, Feb 15
 Cambodia rebuffs US call to repay millions of dollars in debt from the 1970s International Herald Tribune, Feb 15
 Rice says US disappointed by the pace of change in Cambodia PR Inside, Feb 14
 Chinese ‘Black Gold’ to Flow from Cambodia The Irrawaddy News, Feb 14
 Next Stop for Big Oil: Cambodia? Business Week, Feb 14
 Concrete Jungle Forbes, Feb 11
 Khmer Rouge leader fit to face Cambodia's genocide tribunal ABC Radio Australia, Feb 10
 Jailed KRouge leader fights detention AFP, Feb 7
 Cambodia achieves over $2 bln of investment in 2007 Xinhua, Feb 5
 Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Bliss New York Times, Feb 4
 Ex-Khmer Rouge Leader Ready for Hearing The AP, Feb 3
 Bringing Commerce to Cambodia Forbes, Feb 1
  




 New BP MIGAS chief named Jakarta Post, Apr 29
 Rio Tinto secures deal with govt on tax system for massive project Jakarta Post, Apr 29
 Indonesian growth in 2007 fastest in 11 years Antara, Apr 24
 LNG exports to rise 6.2% in 2008 Jakarta Post, Apr 24
 Foreign insurance firms eye expansion Jakarta Post, Apr 24
 Garuda Indonesia surprised by EU ban extension Xinhua, Apr 14
 Indonesia's Far-Reaching Boom Benefits Lesser-Known Stocks Wall Street Journal, Apr 14
 Indonesia Unblocks Access to YouTube and Other Sites eFlux Media, Apr 14
 YouTube Goes Live Once Again, Indonesia Lifts Ban dbTechno, Apr 14
 US urges Indonesia to share bird flu samples with WHO PR-Inside.com, Apr 14
 US health minister in Jakarta to strengthen bilateral cooperation Antara, Apr 14
 Indonesia's journey in democracy Jakarta Post, Apr 11
 Indonesian Central Bank governor arrested Al-Jazeera, Apr 10
 Indonesia's Boediono guides cenbank in tricky times Guardian, Apr 7
 Malaysia, Indonesia to conduct air border patrols Malaysia Star, Apr 7
 Indonesia's end-08 forex reserves seen at $68.2 bln Reuters, Apr 7
 Bank Indonesia has room to improve inflation-targeting system ... Forbes, Apr 7
 Only credible contingency measures can reassure the market Jakarta Post, Apr 7
 Asian bankers ready to tame economic woes Jakarta Post, Mar 24




 Viet Nam, Laos finish border talks VNS, Apr 25
 EVN approved of investment in hydro electric power plants in Laos NhanDan, Apr 25
 Case of alleged Laos coup planners makes brief return to court Sacbee, Apr 24
 Laos opens secret caves to tourists CCTV, Apr 23
 Laos reveals "hidden city" to adventurous visitors Reuters, Apr 21
 Savimex Corp. cuts ribbon for furniture plant in Laos ThanhNien, Apr 17
 Laos to see higher inflation rate this year Xinhua, Apr 17
 UPDATE 1-Oxiana Q1 Laos copper output hits record Reuters, Apr 15
 Laos highway opening completes all-weather Southeast Asia to China land route TCP, April 11
 Laos studies VN’s experiences in population work Vietnamnet, April 11
 All-women team clears wartime ordnance in Laos Reuters, April 11
 Laos faces thorny land issues in Asia's orchard Reuters, April 10
 Vital Lessons from Nam Theun 2 World Bank, April 8
 World Bank Provides US$15M To Improve Health in Laos Bernama, April 7
 Isolated Laos plans to build railroad to the world Baltimore Sun, April 7
 China land deal rankles Laos capital Guardian, April 7
 'Chinatown' stirs unusual rumblings about a small neighbour's independence Canadian Press, April 6
 Laos: Religious Persecution Puts Regime on Watch List Media Newswire, April 6
 Laos: Religious Persecution Puts Regime on Watch List MediaNewswire, April 4
 Pastors Arrested by Police in Laos Amid Wider Crackdown, Christians say Bosnewslife, April 2
 Wen Jiabao Holds Talks with Lao Prime Minister Bouasone FMPRC, March 30
 Mass tourism swamps Asia's once unique, remote places USA Today, March 27
 Agreement on preferential import tax rates with Laos signed Trading Markets, March 21
 Ambassador to Laos says U.S. working to find missing St. Paul men Jamestown Sun, March 19
 PM visits Laos to discuss economics Bangkok Post, Feb 29
 Thai PM to visit Laos on first official visit Mcot English News, Feb 14
 US probes claims Hmong facing persecution in Laos AFP, Feb 5
 Nam Ngum Hydropower Cascade Threatens Poverty Reduction in Laos Asia Sentinel, Jan 22
 Lao garment exports to U.S. to surge this year ChinaView, Jan 21
 Thailand should release Hmong refugees, UN says International Herald Tribune, Jan 15
 Vietnam oil firm, Laos team up UPI, Jan 10
 Laggard Laos turns the economic corner Asia Times, Jan 10




 PM Abdullah Admits that Government Procurement needs Transparency The Edge, May 1
 $5 Billion Oil Refinery Project to Launch in Malaysia The Edge, Apr 29
 IBM's New ASEAN Regional Contact Center Opens in Malaysia The Star, Apr 28
 Domestic Fuel Subsidy Reductions in Malaysia are Explored Business Times, Apr 24
 Malaysia's National Minister of Science and Technology seeks cooperation with Opposition Led State Governments The Edge, Apr 23
 Study: Elephants thought extinct may have survived AP, Apr 17
 Malaysia's deputy prime minister denies that the government is on the brink of collapse IHT, Apr 17
 Malaysia's Economy Remains Resiliant to Global Uncertainties The Edge, Apr 17
 Malaysia ready for Beijing Olympic torch relay Xinhua, Apr 17
 Malaysian shares close higher on Wall St's gain, record crude price - UPDATE Forbes, Apr 16
 Malaysia to stop using foreign workers, says minister IHT, Apr 16
 Unicef praises M'sia for reducing child mortality rate The Star, Apr 16
 General Motors Exploring Manufacturing in Malaysia Business Times, Apr 16
 Malaysia's MIER keeps 2008 GDP growth forecast at 5.4 percent Forbes, Apr 15
 Political Opposition Alliance will not seek No Confidence Vote on PM Abdullah's Government The Star, Apr 10
 Malaysia Implements new Regulations for Stock Brokers Business Times, Apr 8
 Wendy's Restaurant Chain Opens in Malaysia Business Times, Apr 7
 1st Foreign Islamic Reinsurance Firm Opens in Malaysia The Star, Apr 4
 Malaysian shares end morning lower; builders fall on political fears - UPDATE Forbes, April 3
 Malaysia's top politician admits ruling party has slipped into deep crisis after IHT, April 3
 Asean, EU Overtake U.S. As Malaysia's Top Export Markets Bernama, April 3
 Malaysian shares lower midmorning on political worries Forbes, April 3
 The Asian Development Bank projects Malaysia’s gross domestic product to rise to 5.9 per cent in 2009 Business Times, April 2
 Malaysia says 'no rush' to sign US trade pact ABC, March 27
 Malaysian shares close higher on window-dressing, extended bargain-hunting Forbes, March 27
 Malaysian political writer, opposition-run newspaper lose university libel suit IHT, March 27
 Malaysia to Improve Stock Exchanges and Bond Markets Business Times, Mar 25
 PM Abdullah to Address Private Investors on Malaysia The Edge, Mar 24




 U.N. Suspends Aid Supplies to Myanmar NY Times, May 10
 Pentagon proceeding cautiously on aid drop AP, May 9
 Constitutional referendum still the priority for Myanmar leaders International Herald Tribune, May 9
 Myanmar's Food Basket Worst-Hit by Storm; Aid Delayed Bloomberg, May 9
 UN pressures Myanmar to allow aid International Herald Tribune, May 9
 Bowring: How to make the food crisis worse International Herald Tribune, May 8
 US, UN plead Myanmar to let in aid as death toll soars AFP, May 8
 US: Still no word on access to Myanmar AFP, May 7
 U.S. Eases Sanctions to Permit Disaster Aid to Myanmar US News, May 7
 UN officials: Myanmar cyclone a 'major, major disaster' US News, May 7
 Myanmar lifts fuel import ban after storm-diplomat Reuters, May 7
 U.N. gets Myanmar permit for emergency aid flight Reuters, May 7
 Myanmar Reels as Cyclone Toll Hits Thousands New York Times, May 6
 UN: Myanmar gives green light for aid; workers await visas AFP, May 6
 In nod to world pressure, Myanmar delays vote in some areas AP, May 6
 China to send $1 million in aid to Myanmar: Govt Economic Times, May 6
 States, aid agencies offer to help storm-hit Myanmar Reuters, May 5
 Red Cross aid rushed to Myanmar victims CNN, May 5
 Relief groups scramble to aid Myanmar CNN, May 5
 US increases cyclone aid for Myanmar AP, May 5
 US Senate honours Burma's Suu Kyi BBC Apr 25
 U.S. seeks tougher UN scolding for Myanmar Reuters, April 24
 Burma's wealth gap breeds discontent CSMonitor, Apr24
 Burma’s Neighbors Line Up for Three Port Deals Irrawaddy, Apr 24
 UN Disappoints Many in Burma Irrawaddy, Apr 24
 Burmese farmers face flood threat BBC, Apr 24
 2 bombs explode in Myanmar's biggest city of Yangon AP, April 20




 US Praises Progress on IPR Protection in the Philippines PhilStar, May 6
 Affordable Medicines Legislation to be passed by May 1st Manila Times, Apr 28
 Government needs P18 Billion Pesos to fund rice import requirements PhilStar, Apr 24
 Maryland Based Environmental Group Supports Local Efforts in the Philippines CSR Wire, Apr 23
 General Electric involved in Environmental Friendly Property Development Manila Times, Apr 22
 Philippines Government & private sector team up vs smuggling PhilStar, Apr 21
 Philippines expects textile manufacturing sector to become competitive vis a vis China Manila Times, Apr 18
 Philippines population climbs, food problems loom Reuters, Apr 17
 Philippines rejects tax waiver amid soaring food prices Forbes, Apr 17
 Philippines lifts ban on Italy poultry imports Xinhua, Apr 17
 Philippines has no jobs for scientists Inquirer, Apr 17
 In Philippines slum desperately poor sell kidneys for cash AFP, Apr17
 Philippines Buys 72,000 Tons Of Rice From US - Official CNN, Apr 17
 MSC to buy 30% in Philippines mining firm The Star, Apr 17
 Philippines Expects Improvements in IPR Enforcement Rankings PhilStar, Apr 16
 Philippines boosts efforts to avert rice crisis AFP, Apr 16
 Food supply protest in Philippines Xinhua, Apr 16
 Philippines More at Risk Than Indonesia, Moody's Says Bloomberg, Apr 15
 Philippines to go harsh against rice hoarders Xinhua, Apr 15
 Philippine exports rise 10.7 pct in February as U.S. shipments recover UPDATE Forbes, April 10
 Alarm over shark hunting in Philippines AFP, April 10
 EU grant for Philippines Property Report, April 10
 Philippines faces human rights probe in UN Inquirer, April 10
 Philippines to life import quotas on rice and corn Manila Times, Apr 7
 Philippines seen weathering US slowdown ManilaStandardToday, April 4
 Intel considers Philippines pullout: report TheEconomicTimes, April 4
 Philippines inflation at 20-month high ABC, April 4
 Philippines February budget deficit $456 million Inquirer, April 4
 Philippines' ABS-CBN Broadcasting's net profit jumps 71 percent in 2007 Trading Markets, April 4
 Philippines discusses soaring rice prices ABC, April 4
 UN official: Philippine gov't taking right steps on food issue Xinhua, April 4
 Forex reserves of Philippines at $36.5 bln Xinhua, April 4
 UPDATE 1-Philippines to balance budget despite Feb deficit Reuters, April 4
 Philippines Inflation Rises To 6.4% In March RTTNews, April 3
 PGMA acts to further consolidate RP's economic growth programs PIA, April 3
 JPMorgan wins cash mandate for the Philippines Finance Asia, April 3
 Time running out for Philippines’ mining revival Inquirer, April 3
 Philippines Eyes Intensified Economic Exchanges with Palau TheFishSite, April 3
 Police to stop Philippines rice hoarding ABC, April 2
 Philippine rebel warning for foreigners ABC, April 2
 Liberalize Rice Market Suggested as way to Meet Domestic Demand Manila Times, Mar 28
 Philippines shares lower in early deals on Wall Street pullback Forbes, March 27
 Rice shortage may cost the Philippines P60B, says Escudero Inqurer, March 27
 Philippines Trade Balance Goes Negative Manila Times, Mar 26
 Philippines Expects Rise in Rice Imports from the US PhilStar, Mar 25




 Singapore's April non-oil domestic exports likely rebounded on more drug sales Forbes, May 9
 Singapore's Lee Says Southeast Asia Will Be Like European Union Bloomberg, May 5
 Singapore's Private Residential Property Price Growth Slows In Q1 RttNews, Apr 25
 UPDATE 1-Singapore home price rise slows in Q1, sales slump Reuters, Apr 25
 Singapore output up 16.9 percent in March: government AFP, Apr 25
 Singapore shares close higher on Wall Street gains, Keppel falls - UPDATE Forbes, Apr 25
 Singapore TV fined for gay scenes AFP, Apr 25
 N.China plants turn to Singapore fuel oil vs Russian Guardian, Apr 24
 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Global_Markets/Singapore_shares_close_051_per_cent_lower/articleshow/2979132.cms IndiaTimes, Apr 24
 Singapore visitor arrivals rise 5.7 percent in March Forbes, Apr 23
 Stressed Singapore welcomes happiest person AFP, Apr 17
 Singapore says favours subway rail link to Malaysia Reuters, Apr 17
 Singapore's non-oil domestic exports down 5.9% in March Xinhua, Apr 17
 Singapore launches new program to help companies commercialize R&D ideas Xinhua, Apr 17
 Singapore's OCBC says does not expect CDO impairments Reuters, Apr 17
 Singapore Hot Stocks-Rig-makers rise for third day on high oil Reuters, Apr 17
 Singapore to launch mobile number portability from 13 June Telecom, Apr 16
 Thomson Financial News Singapore shares higher at midday on Wall Street gains Forbes, Apr 16
 Asian Currencies: Singapore Dollar Posts Best Week Since 1998  Bloomberg, April 12
 Yuan, Singapore dollar consolidate in sluggish Asia Inquirer, April 11
 Singapore Stocks Could Trade Easier Again On Friday RTTNews, April 10
 Singapore tightens; currency at high vs. greenback MarketWatch, April 10
 Monetary Authority of Singapore tightens forex policy to curb inflation - UPDATE Forbes, April 10
 Singapore's Economic Growth Rebounds on Drugs Output (Update2) Bloomberg, April 10
 Govt considers Singapore to boost police numbers NBR, April 10
 Singapore Stocks May Extend Skid RTTNews, April 10
 Kinks in Singapore's ambitions to be an academic melting pot TodayOnline, April 10
 Singapore Dollar Rises to Record; MAS Sets Higher Trading Range Bloomberg, April 10
 U.S. envoy hopes for NKorea progress in Singapore Forbes, April 6
 Singapore envoy talks of nation’s success The Peninsula, April 4
 Singapore probes rocket export claims TodayOnline, April 4
 Singapore shares outlook - Higher on Wall Street gains Forbes, April 3
 Motorola Closes Singapore Plant, Cuts 700 Jobs AHN, April 3
 Singapore Dollar Gains to Slow on Export Risks, Survey Shows Bloomberg, April 3
 Singapore to release advance Q1 GDP estimate April 10 Forbes, April 3
 Motorola to End Singapore Manufacturing TheWallStreetJournal, April 3
 Singapore's powerful sovereign funds ABC, April 3
 Singapore shares close higher led by blue chips - UPDATE Forbes, April 3
 Singapore says FTA with Taiwan possible Radio Australia, March 30
 PM Lee unveils cabinet changes Channel News Asia, Mar 29
 Singapore shares close higher on late buying of blue chips - UPDATE Forbes, March 27
 Singapore startups find going tougher as rents, prices rise The Earth Times, March 21
 Singapore backs joint principles for wealth funds Reuters, March 21
 Singapore shares seen tracking US economy The Economic Times, March 21
 Singapore targets growing UK market TTG Live, March 20
 Singapore Telecom to launch Apple's iPhone in September - report CNN, March 20
 Singapore Airlines to raise fuel surcharge EconomicTimes, March 20
 Stressed Singapore hunts for its happiest person AFP, March 20
 Singapore shares close off lows on late bargain-hunting interest - UPDATE Forbes, March 20
 Macquarie expands into Singapore Investor Daily, March 19
 Singapore shares off highs as gains trimmed by caution amid credit market woes CNN, March 19
 Societe Generale unit to list Indian-stock-linked fund in Singapore Forbes, March 18
 Singapore opposes calls to boycott Beijing Olympics Xinhua, March 18
 Singapore's A380 superjumbo starts London route Reuters, March 17
 Singapore's Exports Increase on Drugs, Petrochemicals Bloomberg, March 17
 Police believe escaped JI suspect still in Singapore AFP, March 16
 Singapore urges 'immense patience' with Burma Bangkok Post, March 16
 Singapore dollar soars to all-time high as US dollar tumbles CNN, March 13
 Singapore shares close sharply lower on US economic, subprime woes - UPDATE Forbes, March 13
 Goodman sells Singapore trust stake Business Day, March 13
 AmBank's proposed Singapore dollar-denominated securities rated 'BB' - S&P Forbes, March 12
 Singapore's Asia Pacific Breweries opens plant in Laos Forbes, March 12
 Singapore's Ascott suspended from trading as Somerset Capital's offer closes Forbes, March 11
 Singapore Dominates Asia Region as Best Place to Live Voice of America, March 10
 Singapore economists expect economy to grow 5.6 percent in 2008: survey International Herald Tribune, March 9
 Report: Singapore's prime minister calls terror suspect's escape a 'setback' International Herald Tribune, March 9
 Singapore should brace for attack if JI suspect flees island: Lee AFP, March 8
 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SIGNS LONG TERM CONTRACT FOR JEPPESEN CARMEN CREW SOFTWARE News Desk, March 7
 Singapore January retail sales likely accelerated, aided by festive spending Forbes, March 7
 Expats vote Singapore, Copenhagen top places: survey Canada, March 7
 Singapore unveils high-tech underground arms storage facility XinHua, March 7
 Singapore Airlines to change excess baggage charges from April 1 Trading Markets, March 6
 Singapore Port becomes wireless wise Computer World, March 6
 Singapore faces blogging ire over militant escape Reuters, March 6
 Singapore shares close higher on bargain-hunting after Wall Street's rise UPDATE Forbes, March 6
 Temasek says investments in U.S. not influenced by Singapore government Market Watch, March 6
 Singapore REITs, feeling credit squeeze, may merge Reuters, March 5
 Investor Jim Rogers says Singapore to lose money on US banks Guardian, March 5
 Singapore launches new program to help local firms adopt new technologies Business, March 27




 Thailand drops idea for rice cartel International Herald Tribune, May 6
 Thailand's Prime Minister Speaks Time, May 5
 Thai shares close slightly lower on profit-taking by foreign investors - UPDATE Forbes, Apr 25
 Rice price surges in Thailand Malaysia Sun, Apr 25
 UPDATE 1-Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank bullish on prospects Reuters, Apr 25
 Thailand: Grain not drying up Boston Herald, Apr 25
 5 construction workers killed by militants in Thailand AP, Apr 24
 Viroon disqualified from job The Nation, Apr 24
 Thailand promises to help ease world food crisis The Nation, Apr 24
 Thai central banks warns of higher inflation Channel News Asia, Apr 24
 Thailand's central bank raises economic growth projection MCOT, Apr 23
 Thailand's populist ex-premier kicks off "merit making" tour Monsters & Critics, April 21
 Thailand's alternative fuel sales double TN, Apr 18
 Thailand sets flexible route to ensure security for Olympic torch run IHT, Apr 18
 Four possible scenarios that might determine Thailand's political course Nation Multimedia, Apr 18
 Services should be the focus Bangkok Post, Apr 18
 Torch has happy landing in Thailand Herald Sun, Apr 18
 Thailand martial law to be eased BBC, Apr 17
 Finnish Investment Fund Not Too Positive On Thailand Scandasia, Apr 17
 Thailand's exports of jewellery to US remain unchanged in 2008 Mcot, Apr 16
 Thailand committed to export 9 million tonnes of rice Mcot, Apr 16
 276 killed in road accidents during Thailand's traditional New Year China Post, Apr 16
 Carnarvon boosts Thailand oil reserves SMH, Apr 16
 THAILAND-BOND/CALENDAR = 2 Reuters, Apr 16
 With blessings and ice water blasts, Thailand marks New Year AFP, April 14
 Constitution changes for Thailand Asia Times, April 11
 Thailand should weather the food-price storm TheNation, April 11
 Migrant Workers Suffocated While Being Smuggled Across Thailand NY Times, April 10
 ASIA: Fear of shortages as rice prices keep rising IRIN, April 10
 Thailand to lure investors with new measures - deputy PM Forbes, April 10
 Global Challenges | Thailand's New Campaign Against Illegal Drugs Will Undermine HIV/AIDS Efforts, Advocates Say Kaiser Network, April 10
 Thailand, US Develop Joint Exercises Plenglish, April 10
 Thai and Chinese oil firms join hands in Myanmar gas exploration The Earch Times, April 9
 Thailand's ruling party seeks comprehensive charter amendment MCOT English News, April 9
 Thailand's health minister resigns over corruption scandal Interntional Herald Tribune, April 9
 Burma PM to visit Thailand this month : Noppadon The Nation, May 9
 Thai Foreign Minister Visits Burma The Irrawaddy, May 9
 Crystal Ball Clouds for Thailand's PM Time, April 9
 Thailand's wealthy untouchables BBC, April 7
 Thailand Rules Out Selling Rice From State Stockpile  Bloomberg, April 6
 Thailand will boost alternative energy consumption to 8% from 4.7% MCOT English News, April 5
 Tatas get nod for 'eco cars' in Thailand TimesofIndia, April 4
 Thailand denies planning to cut rice exports Guardian, April 3
 Thailand to benefit from ASEAN-Japan FTA MCOT English News, April 3
 War on Drugs Restarted in Thailand New York Times, April 3
 Thailand approves $688 mn in eco car investments TheEconomicTimes, April 3
 Thailand native leads BSU attack Arbiteronline, April 3
 World Bank expects Thailand's GDP growth to accelerate to 5 pct in 2008 Forbes, April 1
 Thailand Raises Overseas Investment Limit to Slow Baht's Gains Bloomberg, March 31
 Thailand Has the Second Largest Economy in Southeast Asia and is One of the World’s Leading Food Exporting Countries Business Wire, March 31
 Finance minister certain road show will boost investor confidence MCOT English News, March 31
 UN: Be like Thailand Bangkok Post, March 27
 Thailand's FPO looks to higher economic growth for 2008 Xinhua, March 27
 Thailand safe from US woes Bangkok Post, March 27
  Thailand may be next for global investment surge, CBRE says IHT, March 26
 US proposes talks with Thailand over CL enforcement MCOT English News, March 23




 U.S. alleges serious breaches in Vietnam's adoption system Mercury News, Apr 25
 Vietnam expels man accused of planning to disrupt Olympic Torch relay IHT, Apr 25
 Vietnam's inflation hits 21.4 percent in April, statistics office says IHT, Apr 25
 Vietnam posts record trade deficit of $11 billion in first four months of 2008 Forbes, Apr 25
 Vietnam sentences 3 men for anti-state propaganda Xinhua, Apr 25
 Vietnam lures $7.6 billion of FDI in four months ThanhNien, Apr 25
 Vietnam Su Tu Den '08 output eases to 55,000 bpd ThanhNien, Apr 25
 Hanoi CPI in April up 1.49% NhanDan, Apr 25
 House rejects government loan plan ThanhNien, April 24
 Torch in Vietnam "symbol of Olympic spirit" -China Guardian, April 24
 Vietnam Su Tu Den '08 output eases to 55,000 bpd Reuters, April 24
 Vietnam, China to speed up sea talks ThanhNien, April 24
 Tighten fiscal, monetary policies, ADB chief suggests ThanhNien, April 24
 Proposed bill allows foreigners apartments only: ministry ThanhNien, April 24
 Halfway From Rags to Riches The Economist, April 24
 Vietnam arrests blogger for reporting torch protests Bangkok Post, April 23
 Vietnam, WHO work to stop acute diarrhea outbreak Xinhua, April 23
 Vietnam lowers 2008 growth target amid record inflation, widening trade gap Forbes, April 23
 Vietnam keen for better environment for investors VietnamNet, April 23
 Vietnam rice prices up 11 per cent in past week Economic Times, April 23
 Committee says government society report glosses over the poor ThanhNien, April 23
 Vietnam gov't resolution focuses on inflation, economic stability ThanhNien, April 23
 Dong to drop as inflation deters investors, HSBC says ThanhNien, April 23
 4,000 workers strike in Vietnam Chron, Apr 23
 Booming sectors, looming human resource shortage ThanhNien, April 22
  Dedicated satellite for Vietnam BBC News, April 21
 Vietnam raises car import tax Forbes, April 21
 Vietnam: positive signs in inflation fight VietnamNet, April 21
 New distribution rules for foreign importers ThanhNien, Apr 18
 SP Setia to invest $100 mln in Vietnam to increase profit ThanhNien, Apr 18
 US health official applauds HCMC’s AIDS program ThanhNien, Apr 18
 Rising inflation hurting Vietnam’s exports, says JPMorgan Chase ThanhNien, Apr 18
 Vietnam trying to get Ha Long Bay back in poll Vietnam Net, Apr 18
 Vietnam imposes rice export curb Xinhua, Apr 18
 Stocks resume downward spiral ThanhNien, Apr 17
 Vietnam's state farms to be inspected Xinhua, Apr 17
 Rivals wary as Vietcombank pays more for deposits ThanhNien, Apr 17
 Foreigners in Vietnam may own houses for up to 140 years Xinhua, Apr 17
 Vietnam to equitize 19 firms under state capital investment corporation Xinhua, Apr 17
 Intel reshaping Vietnam with billion-dollar chip-assembly plant Mercury News, April 17
 Rare turtle found in Vietnam IHT, Apr 16
 Fresh Vietnamese rice to hit market a month early Guardian, Apr 16
 Vietnam denies using illegal timber Vietnam Net, Apr 16
 Interest rates hurting banks as well as business ThanhNien, April 15
 Government needs local consultation: president ThanhNien, April 15
 Top Vietnam coal miner hikes Japan exports, price ThanhNien, April 15
 Vietnam gov’t resorts to online meetings to economize ThanhNien, April 15
 Wind could blow away Vietnam’s power shortage ThanhNien, April 15
 Vietnam becomes fifth nation to ratify Asean Charter The Nation, April 15
 Vietnam hands over US soldiers’ remains ThanhNien, April 15
 Jetstar expands into Vietnam ABC News, April 14
 WTO not the cause of inflation, says economic expert ThanhNien, April 14
 New price announcement for luxury cars ThanhNien, April 14
 National Assembly backs government inflation offensive ThanhNien, April 14
 100% foreign owned fund management companies to be set up in VN VietnamNet, April 14
 Vietnam gov't cracks whip on delayed power projects ThanhNien, April 14
 Vietnam Money-Lending rates seen easing further Reuters, April 14
 Refined-in-Vietnam fuels to flow in 2009 VietnamNet, April 14
 VIETNAM: Rice exports cut in "self-defence" IRIN, April 14
 Vietnam to build two nuclear power plants VietnamNetBridge, April 14
 Energy-hungry Vietnam awaits first refinery ThanhNien, April 11
 Own first, pay later ThanhNien, April 11
 Vietnam’s stock market attractive in medium and long term Vietnam Net, April 11
 Vietnam builds a future for itself Financial Times, April 11
 Vietnam arrests three for smuggling explosives TheEarthTimes, April 11
 VIETNAM: No Rice Shortages - Merely Price Hikes IPS. April 11
 UPDATE 1-Vietnam banks see profit growth slowing in 2008 Reuters, April 10
 Vietnam to intensify ensuring food safety Xinhua, April 10
 Vietnam's Incombank to become Vietinbank Topnews, April 10
 VN market has caught up: Minister VN News Agency, Apr 10
 Yankee Group Predicts Vietnam‘s Data Networking Revenue to Exceed $740 Million by 2010 Yankee Group, April 9
 UPDATE 1-Vietnam ACB 2007 net profit triples to $110 mln Reuters, April 9
 Vietnam Mekong Delta to boost rice output by 2.4pct Guardian, April 9
 2008 – a good chance to invest in Vietnam VietnamNet, April 9
 UN security council role raises Vietnam’s profile ThanhNien, April 9
 US firm opens high-tech apparel center in southern hub ThanhNien, April 9
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 Vietnam deports three members of "reactionary organization" Xinhua, April 8
 Flag furor casts light on generational rift in Little Saigon IHT, April 8
  Vietnam to build second oil refinery EarthTimes, April 8
 Vietnam's Sacombank profit jumps on loan growth Reuters, April 8
 MPI Spearheading High Profile Mission for American Investment :: Banking & Finance :: Insight :: Property :: Executive talk :: IT world :: Analysis :: Asia New  VIR, April 8
 PM wants southern region to contain inflation but maintain growth ThanhNien, April 8
 Vietnam PM names committee to manage housing policy ThanhNien, April 8
 Vietnam mobile phone market hots up ThanhNien, April 8
 US financial giant to build $5 bil. resorts in Da Nang ThanhNien, April 8
 Vietnam to Host Oil, Petrochem Giants Prensa Latina, April 8
 Vietnam shares gain after trading bands widened ThanhNien, April 7
 Labor vs market in Vietnam Labor vs market in Vietnam Asia times, April 4
 Nike Factory In Vietnam Shut After Minor Clashes -AFP CNN, April 3
 Viet Nam Expo 2008 readies for business VietnamNews, April 3
 Vietnam starts human trials for bird flu vaccine Reuters, April 3
 Vietnam may become the next hot spot for electronics sourcing Purchasing, April 3
 ADB lowers Vietnam’s growth forecast, sanguine about longer term ThanhNien, April 3
 Vietnam to host int'l trade fair next week TradingMarkets, April 3
 Viet Nam seeks more aid from World Bank VietnamNews, April 3
 VIETNAM OIL CONTAMINATION SCARE MGN, April 3
 UPDATE 2-Vietnam to widen share trading bands Reuters, April 3
 Vietnam to lower 2008 economic growth target IHT, April 3
 Providential Holdings Forms Vietnam-Based Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory Services Subsidiary CNN, April 3
 Thousands End Strike At Nike Plant In Vietnam: Union CNN Money, April 2
 30 flights delayed in Viet Nam over fuel fee dispute Inquirer, April 2
 World Bank urges Vietnam to cool property fervour Daily Times, April 2
 Ford Vietnam invests US $10 million more to expand production Nhan Dan, April 2
 WB: Vietnam to grow by 8% in 2008 Nhan Dan, April 2
 Regional bloc to speed up financial integration: Vietnam official ThanhNien, April 2
 PM co-opts public sector firms for inflation fight ThanhNien, April 2
 Ford says its Vietnam Q1 car sales more than doubled ThanhNien, April 2
  Strike hits Nike Vietnam factory BBC, April 1
 Ford says its Vietnam Q1 car sales more than double Reuters, April 1
 US Starts Deporting Vietnamese Illegals AP, April 1
 Vietnam to cut rice exports to curb inflation The Star, April 1
 Foreign capital continuing to flow into Vietnam’s stock market VietnamnetBridge, April 1
 GMS Summit launches integration debates, seals cooperation deals ThanhNien, April 1
 Vietnam Money-Dollar deposit rates up as demand rises Reuters, March 31
 Southeast Asian finance ministers meet in Vietnam ThanhNien, March 31
 PM sets a course for economy to ride out global instability ThanhNien, March 31
 Gov’t urges stringent crackdown on contraband, imitation goods ThanhNien, March 31
 Vietnam supports Mekong regional plan on trade, investment ThanhNien, March 31
 State investment arm to set up share buying account: chairman ThanhNien, March 31
 Vietnam, Laos to promote comprehensive co-op Xinhua, March 30
 China, Vietnam sign cross-border transport deal Xinhua, March 30
 Lenders react to rise in dollar ThanhNien, March 30
 Economy to rebound soon, government promises ThanhNien, March 29
 Vietnam next to cut rice exports BBC, March 28
 Vietnam drops charges against former transport vice minister accused of corruption IHT, March 28
 Ambitious growth plan for central Vietnam ThanhNien, March 28
 Vietnam exporters ask gov’t to help with falling dollar ThanhNien, March 28
 Deputy PM calls for nationwide belt-tightening ThanhNien, March 28
 Vietnam commits 1.5M tons of rice to the Philippines Inqurer, March 27
 Communist officials of China, Vietnam agree to enhance bilateral ties Xinhua, March 27
 Vietnam takes measures to revive stock market Xinhua, March 27
 Vietnam must improve sea defence in climate change fight AFP, March 27
 Ambassador of Vietnam in the National Assembly Parliament, March 27
 House committee could cut corporate tax to 25 pct ThanhNien, March 27
 Stock market recover tipped – but not yet Thanh Nien, March 27
 Singapore's CapitaLand JV to develop Vietnam project worth 500 mln usd Forbes, March 27
 Vietnam takes measures to revive stock market Xinhua, March 26
 Vietnam's economy slows in 1st quarter; government to cut 2008 target IHT, March 26
 Chevron estimates Vietnam offshore gas find at 6 trillion cubic feet IHT, March 26
 Vietnam attracts 5.4 billion dollars FDI in Q1, up 31 percent from year earlier Forbes, March 26
 Vietnam OKs Samsung's mobile plant plan Korea Times, March 26
 Wife buyers turn to Cambodia after crack down on marriage brokers in Vietnam IHT, March 26
 Curbing inflation a top priority, says PM ThanhNien, March 26
 Cambodia thanks Vietnam for military assistance ThanhNien, March 26
 Vietnam's inflation, trade gap rise, growth slows ThanhNien, March 26
 Vietnam Thailand Agree to Deepen Relations Vietnam, Thailand agree to deepen relations Xinhua, March 25
 Vietnam to slash imported foodstuff tariff soon Xinhua, March 25
 Vietnam's rice field loss threatens food security: minister AFP, March 24
 Anti-Trafficking Agreement Signed with Vietnam Bangkok Post, March 24
 India, Vietnam sign MoU for bilateral cooperation on security India Economic Times, March 24
 Vietnam stocks at 16-mth low, down 7th day in a row ThanhNien News, March 24
 Vietnam's Overheating Economy, Victim of its Success AFP, March 24
 Vietnam businesses predict continued price rises ThanhNien, March 24
 Mitsubishi Heavy to Sell Jets to Vietnam Airlines, Nikkei Says Bloomberg, March 24
 Vietnam to produce H5N1 vaccine in 2009 VietnamNetBridge, March 24
 U.S. lawyers vow to continue Agent Orange lawsuit Xinhua, March 24
 Vietnam's new land compensation rule sparks concern ThanhNien, March 24
 Vietnam's Sacombank to slow growth ThanhNien, March 24
 Strategic investors may be discounted ThanhNien, March 24
 Vietnam May Not Reach Growth Target, Regulator Says ThanhNien, March 24
 Foreign investors undeterred by Vietnam’s economic difficulties ThanhNien, March 23
 Vietnam May Not Reach Growth Target, Regulator Says (Update1) Bloomberg, March 21
 SCG clinches deal to set up $3.7bn complex in Vietnam Bangkok Post, March 21
 Vietnam requests Euromoney to correct their false information Nhan Dan, March 21
 Fighting inflation: Vietnam and China take different measures VietnamNet, March 21
 How many banks is enough for Vietnam? Vietnamnet, March 21
 Vietnam ranks 6th in attracting FDI Trading Market, March 21
 Vietnam builds industrialisation strategy until 2020 Vietnamnet, March 21
 Vietnam, UNDP implement human rights treaties Vietnamnet, March 21
 Vietnam: 95% of Its PCs Infected With Viruses DK, March 20
 EU official foresees Vietnam’s significant role in ASEAN Nhan Dan, March 20
 Vietnam to get 60 mln usd to improve health services - World Bank Forbes, March 20
 Vietnam rice troubles could affect region: expert AFP, March 20
 Vietnam reports 15 cholera patients in 3 localities Xinhua, March 20
 New Human Bird Flu Case In Viet Nam MedicalNews, March 20
 Vietnam ratifies ASEAN charter - official Forbes, March 20
 Vietnamese retailers brace for foreign invasion Thanhnien, March 20
 Vietnamese dong rate 18-month high ThanhNien, March 20
 No end in sight to market woes Thannien, March 20
 Three paradoxes in foreign currency market VietnamNet, March 19
 Vietnam faces loose network security, data protection The Hindu, March 19
 Vietnam Tries to Cut Loose From Falling Dollar WSJ, March 19
 Vietnam destroying Lao forests BusinessWeek, March 19
 Woman faces firing squad in Vietnam Sydney Morning Herald, March 19
 Inflation Tests Vietnam's Growth Inflation tests Vietnam's growth Asia Times, March 18
 Wait for Vietnam bond issue just gets longer Guardian, March 17
 Bird flu kills 11-year-old Vietnamese boy IHT, March 17
  Vietnam's second oil refinery to have more Japanese business involvement Xinhua, March 17
 Thai companies plan convenience stores in Vietnam Forbes, March 17
 Firm Targets China and Vietnam The Star, March 17
 Role of standards in promoting US-Vietnam trade relations VietnamNet, March 17
 Belgian company proposes space partnership with Vietnam VietnamNet, March 17
 Asian Banker 2008 to be held in Vietnam VietnamNet, March 17
 Businesses struggle to meet surging rents in Vietnam ThanhNien, March 17
 Ministry considers forcing developers to build affordable housing ThanhNien, March 17
 Vietnam struggles with growing trade deficit ThanhNien, March 16
 Experts not happy with proposed corporate tax changes ThanhNien, March 16
 Dong hits 2.5-year high on inflation measures ThanhNien, March 16
 Goldman Sachs buys stake in local paper company ThanhNien, March 16
 Vietnam human rights dialogue continued Swissinfo, March 15
 Vietnam to hike taxes on imported cars by 10 percent Forbes, March 13
 Vietnam to launch first satellite Press TV, March 13
 US to keep pressing Vietnam on jailed activists Reuters, March 13
 Vietnam government gives shipbuilding big push Earth Times, March 13
 Vietnam seeks to raise Iocal contents in apparel products VietnamNet, March 13
 Vietnam may allow faster currency gains: analyst ThanhNien, March 13
 Vietnam stocks resume rally ThanhNien, March 13
 Vietnam lifts foreign investment equity caps on unlisted public companies Finance Asia, Mar 12
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