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VNM Families earning more can become poorer: Vietnamese people stuck in the poverty trap are asking to continue to… bit.ly/5LCmbI #
IDN Malaysian parlour offering naked orgies in guise of foot massages: Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19 : Cops have arrested d… bit.ly/7dDxlV #
IND Stampede at West Bengal assembly premises as mourners break barricades: A stampede broke out at the assembly p… bit.ly/8evBhC #
HGK Google ‘postpones China mobiles launch’: Google has reportedly postponed the planned launch this week of two m… bit.ly/5gu0HB #
IND India says to sign fighter jet deal with Russia: Russia will supply more than two dozen MiG-29 fighter jets to… bit.ly/63Z6cX #
IND India, EU to focus on trade deal hurdles next week: Indian and European negotiators will focus on whittling do… bit.ly/6RrUM6 #
LKA War refugess struggle to rebuild in Sri Lanka: In this photo taken Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, a Sri Lankan ethnic T… bit.ly/638pRm #
LKA War refugess struggle to rebuild in Sri Lanka: Just months after winning Sri Lanka’s brutal civil war, the pre… bit.ly/5PC4lJ #
LKA War refugess struggle to rebuild in Sri Lanka: By KRISHAN FRANCISAssociated Press Writer KILINOCHCHI, Sri Lan… bit.ly/4PeJLz #
LKA Tamil Nadu’s sweet harvest | Abhinav Ramnarayan: St Augustine’s Confessions , and was assailed by an aroma of … bit.ly/5mVjGH #
JPN Now, Pak Public Accounts Committee sniffs ‘mega scam’ in Tokyo embassy sale: Islamabad, Jan.19 : In what m… bit.ly/5nJJok #
PAK Pakistan government seeks ban on A.Q. Khan’s free movement: Lahore, Jan 19 (IANS) The Pakistani government Tue… bit.ly/5p4EwE #
PAK Pak FIA in trouble for ‘double standards’ over Lollywood starlet Meera: Karachi, Jan.19 : Letting controversia… bit.ly/5WJaaP #
PAK ‘US deliberately delaying funds to pressurise Pak to "do more" against Taliban’: Islamabad, Jan. 19 : Senior … bit.ly/5tmsSa #
IND Junior ministers complain to PM that seniors not giving work: Ministers of State complained to Prime Minister … bit.ly/7E03p3 #
IND China says India’s hacking allegations groundless: China has dismissed as "groundless" India’s charge that Chi… bit.ly/4LVwxJ #
KOR Foreign residents are helped by staff members at the: Multicultural hub: Foreign residents are helped by staff… bit.ly/7o4UQv #
KOR Universal park coming to Korea: Koreans will no longer have visit other countries to enjoy Universal Studios’ … bit.ly/8dV2FT #
KOR Inter-Korea talks began at the Kaesong complex: Even as tensions appear to be rising on the peninsula, a two-d… bit.ly/84JvK1 #
PRK Foreign residents are helped by staff members at the: Multicultural hub: Foreign residents are helped by staff… bit.ly/7o4UQv #
PRK Universal park coming to Korea: Koreans will no longer have visit other countries to enjoy Universal Studios’ … bit.ly/8dV2FT #
PRK Inter-Korea talks began at the Kaesong complex: Even as tensions appear to be rising on the peninsula, a two-d… bit.ly/84JvK1 #
PHL Arroyo appoints Limcaoco as acting press secretary: President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has appointed Conrado "D… bit.ly/6bNlFl #
PHL SC junks disqualification petition against Estrada: (Updated 5:18 p.m.) The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied wi… bit.ly/5sPeiE #
MMR Courts rush to conclude trials: Mizzima News – The special courts inside Rangoon’s notorious Insein prison are… bit.ly/8UomHr #
MMR Junta urged to act against rights violators: New Delhi (Mizzima) – Burma’s military rulers were taken to task … bit.ly/75oBtG #
VNM No mystery behind giant footprint, say officials: People in the midland city of Viet Tri, Phu Tho province and… bit.ly/6FJUKB #
VNM Police use tear gas to rescue hostages: Police in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on January 17 rescu… bit.ly/4Er8eq #
MYS India, Malaysia to boost trade ties, ink pacts during Najib’s visit: New Delhi – India and Malaysia are expect… bit.ly/4LBPm4 #
LAOS: UNHCR still seeking access to deported Lao Hmong: BANGKOK Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (IRIN) – The UN Refugee … bit.ly/5QFuht #
AFGHANISTAN: Could foreign troop surge exacerbate vulnerability?: KABUL Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (IRIN) – Thousan… bit.ly/6×9CV5 #
AFGHANISTAN: New IRIN book on loss in childbirth: NAIROBI Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (IRIN) – One of the most risky… bit.ly/7qVCDW #
VNM Vietnam May Post 7.5% Growth in 2010, PXP Asset Management Says: Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) — Vietnam’s economy may … bit.ly/85GRaH #
KOR South Korea Making Major Nuclear Power Plant Push in Middle East: January 19, 2010 /EIN News/ — South Korea a… bit.ly/7BwOUg #
Petronas-E.Timor gas deal?: KUALA LUMPUR – MALAYSIA’S national energy firm Petronas said on Tuesday it has been as… bit.ly/7EUCBB #
JPN Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy; to cut jobs, routes: Japan Airlines, a once-proud flag carrier crippled b… bit.ly/7SZFlB #
JPN Japan, U.S. vow to expand ties despite base feud: TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and the United States reaffirmed the… bit.ly/76wOkK #
JPN After 50 years, U.S. and Japan needs a diversified approach to strengthening security alliance: Tuesday marks … bit.ly/8vBMkp #
JPN Probe widens into Japan ruling party kingpin: TOKYO (Reuters) – Prosecutors on Tuesday widened their probe int… bit.ly/6FZWsP #
JPN Japanese shares fall as yen strengthens: (AP) TOKYO – Japanese shares ended lower Tuesday, as investors war… bit.ly/8HkuCv #
PAK 40-45 percent drugs sold in Pakistan are spurious: Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) The Pakistani government Tuesday a… bit.ly/5D7WCf #
PRK Foreign residents are helped by staff members at the: Multicultural hub: Foreign residents are helped by staff… bit.ly/8ZtxgX #
PRK S. Korean officials cross border to meet with DPRK counterparts: SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — South Korean offic… bit.ly/4HbV6l #
PAK No hike in power tariff: Raja Pervez: Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf Tuesday rejecte… bit.ly/8PKfZr #
PAK IPL auction shuns Pakistani cricketers: Pakistani cricketers will not feature in the third edition of the Indi… bit.ly/8bEqgP #
PAK Gates calls for closer defense ties to India: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates appealed Tuesday for closer mi… bit.ly/7auFYR #
PAK Pakistani troop martyed in Indian firing at LoC: A Pakistan Army personnel was martyred and another killed as … bit.ly/6×1T94 #
VNM Vietnamese entrepreneur to build world’s largest jade Buddha: London, January 19 : A Vietnamese entrepreneur i… bit.ly/7CRcAU #
PAK After sinking Musharraf’s ship ’sympathisers’ eyeing Zardari’s damaged boat: Islamabad, Jan.19 : People who … bit.ly/52eWX8 #
PAK Four injured as J-K police cane-charge in Jammu: Jammu, Jan.19 : Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday cane c… bit.ly/4vPvE3 #
PAK SC grants one week for Kaira statement clarification: Supreme Court adjourned hearing with regard to a stateme… bit.ly/70c1EJ #
VNM Reporting the good, the bad and the unprofitable of industrial zones: LookAtVietnam – It is clear that while s… bit.ly/8Qq4la #
VNM NA Standing Committee opens its 27th session: The 27th session of the 12th National Assembly (NA) Standing Com… bit.ly/5loKX7 #
IDN Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/5zjgKX #
IDN Philippines eyes Timor-Leste as possible source of tuna: The Philippines is looking at Timor- Leste as a possi… bit.ly/6xCbqY #
PAK President’s Lahore visit angers Sharifs: Kaira: Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that P… bit.ly/8Ys1Xa #
MYS Malaysian Prime Minister to begin his official programme on Wednesday: New Delhi, Jan 19: Malaysian Prime… bit.ly/6Gr8T5 #
MYS Malaysian man lodges false robbery report – to postpone marriage!: Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19 : A factory technician… bit.ly/4sh6UM #
MYS Malaysian parlour offering naked orgies in guise of foot massages: Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19 : Cops have arrested d… bit.ly/84FEGM #
MYS Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/4vcrJQ #
NPL Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/5n7jWN #
VNM Vietnamese entrepreneur to build world’s largest jade Buddha: Dao Trong Cuong, the owner of a Vietnamese gem m… bit.ly/4BJVKX #
LAO Vietnamese entrepreneur to build world’s largest jade Buddha: Dao Trong Cuong, the owner of a Vietnamese gem m… bit.ly/61i9hi #
LAO Vietnamese entrepreneur to build world’s largest jade Buddha: London, January 19 : A Vietnamese entrepreneur i… bit.ly/6scERi #
LAO Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/6W9tPB #
LAO UNHCR still seeking access to deported Lao Hmong: Over the years, thousands of Hmong have sought asylum in Tha… bit.ly/57cDQ9 #
LAO Toyota projects sales growth in Thailand in 2010+: BANGKOK, Jan. 19 (AP) – (Kyodo)Toyota Motor Thailand Co., … bit.ly/8zcTQA #
JPN Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy in nation’s fourth largest corporate failure: TOKYO – Japan Airlines file… bit.ly/7fex3G #
JPN St. Jude Medical Announces Approval And Launch Of Neurostimulation System In Japan: St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NY… bit.ly/4Vw2TV #
JPN Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/6ynjZo #
JPN Bankruptcy presents radical new start for JAL, Japan – Feature: Tokyo – It was once a proud symbol of Japan’s … bit.ly/6Z4RBL #
JPN Japanese bank to join Dubai World creditors committee: Japan’s Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi will join Dubai World’… bit.ly/7q38uW #
PAK Pakistan watchdog urges transparency in government institutions: Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) A Pakistan economy w… bit.ly/8nWeVM #
PAK IPL auction leaves Pak sports minister disappointed: Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Federal Minister for Sports Ejaz… bit.ly/6RXXkc #
PAK Pakistani soldier killed in border skirmish: ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Indian forces fired across a cease-fire lin… bit.ly/4toTGl #
PAK BancTec Taps SeeSam Solutions as Pakistan Distribution Partner: LONDON, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ — BancTec, Inc.,… bit.ly/5W8i9U #
PRK Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/74YMc2 #
PAK After sinking Musharraf’s ship ’sympathisers’ eyeing Zardari’s damaged boat: Islamabad, Jan.19 : People who we… bit.ly/4yJILq #
PHL Level 3 inks deal with PLDT in the Philippines: Level 3 Communications yesterday signed an agreement with Phil… bit.ly/5sZEl2 #
KOR South Korea bans junk-food commercials: Seoul – South Korea’s government on Tuesday limited television adverti… bit.ly/91IBT2 #
PHL Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/56kKOV #
KOR Universal Studios to build theme park in S.Korea: Universal Studios Tuesday signed a deal with South Korean pa… bit.ly/7×07Ye #
PHL Ivler"s firearms unlicensed, PNP says: The firearms used by murder suspect Jason Ivler in shooting it out with… bit.ly/8q2OSs #
KOR S Korea to compile database of ethnic Koreans living abroad: The South Korean government will compile a list o… bit.ly/8kuD4J #
PRK Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/65dVKS #
PHL Senate fails to tackle Villar report due to lack of quorum: The fate of presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Villa… bit.ly/4QXii1 #
KOR S Korea, India expected to have strategic partnership: South Korea is seeking to establish a strategic partner… bit.ly/5Y5C9H #
PRK South Korea bans junk-food commercials: Seoul – South Korea’s government on Tuesday limited television adverti… bit.ly/91IBT2 #
PHL Bill to prohibit Arroyo from ‘midnight’ judicial appointments: Militant lawmakers on Tuesday sought to prohibi… bit.ly/6EBJ8y #
PRK Universal Studios to build theme park in S.Korea: Universal Studios Tuesday signed a deal with South Korean pa… bit.ly/7×07Ye #
PRK S Korea to compile database of ethnic Koreans living abroad: The South Korean government will compile a list o… bit.ly/8kuD4J #
PRK S Korea, India expected to have strategic partnership: South Korea is seeking to establish a strategic partner… bit.ly/5Y5C9H #
Swede jailed for child sex: PHNOM PENH (Cambodia) – A CAMBODIAN court has sentenced a Swedish man to six-and-a-hal… bit.ly/4RKU93 #
MMR Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/74EFzl #
MMR Several Politicians Express Support for Burma Election: While many international observers and Burmese disside… bit.ly/4WgCxI #
MMR Indian Delegation Visits Naypyidaw: Indian Union Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai met with junta generals in Nayp… bit.ly/6gENjd #
MMR NLD Needs a New Breed: Many stakeholders in Burmese politics have been crossing their fingers about what the N… bit.ly/7qBfpG #
LKA War refugees struggle to rebuild in Sri Lanka: In this photo taken Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, a Sri Lankan ethnic T… bit.ly/4DSQIE #
LKA Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/82llE2 #
LKA War refugess struggle to rebuild in Sri Lanka: KILINOCHCHI, Sri Lanka The vast rice fields of Kilinochchi ar… bit.ly/6eQ3bB #
LKA War refugees struggle to rebuild in Sri Lanka: KILINOCHCHI, Sri Lanka — The vast rice fields of Kilinochchi ar… bit.ly/558Bjx #
LKA War refugess struggle to rebuild in Sri Lanka: In this photo taken Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, a Sri Lankan ethnic T… bit.ly/4LAnHN #
KOR Google postpones phone launch in China: BEIJING (AP) – Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its m… bit.ly/65dVKS #
IND Army chief suffers hearing loss: Army chief Deepak Kapoor suffers from hearing impairment after exposure to he… bit.ly/86b3SH #
IND My hands are full, no complaint against Chidambaram: Maken: In the midst of complaints by several junior minis… bit.ly/4PAoyx #
IND Rahul non-committal on Amar Singh’s entry into Congress: Congress general Secretary Rahul Gandhi today said he… bit.ly/7l1adB #
VNM HCMC traditional clinic stopped from fueling fake pregnancy: LookAtVietnam – Health inspectors in Ho Chi Minh … bit.ly/4GwNwi #
PAK Pakistan cricketers mum on IPL snub: Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan’s star cricketers Tuesday kept mum after… bit.ly/4roduL #
Vietnam to try activists: HO CHI MINH CITY – VIETNAM will put a leading human rights lawyer and three other democr… bit.ly/5pTHd9 #
IND Swine flu vaccine to be ready by beginning of April: Azad: Government said an indigenous Indian vaccine for sw… bit.ly/4zx8aK #
IND Pak troops violate ceasefire again, 2nd in 24 hrs: In yet another ceasefire violation along the LoC and the se… bit.ly/6kjPBr #
IND Cold conditions worsen in north India, toll mounts to 457: Fall in night temperature and foggy weather worsene… bit.ly/764M6s #
PAK Pakistan in fury after IPL auction ignores Pakistanis: Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan erupted in fury Tuesd… bit.ly/7JcTgD #
PAK Fire ravages District Hospital at Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar, Jan 19: A major fire broke out at … bit.ly/7BA2Jj #
KHM UN rapporteur sees progress in Cambodian rights: Surya Subedi (R), The United Nations special rapporteur for h… bit.ly/8qPYFv #
MYS Tourists keep coming to Sabah’s east coast: SEMPORNA: Tourists continue to come to Sabah’s east coast, an area… bit.ly/8zE3RB #
MYS Mahathir warns of higher cost of living: KUALA LUMPUR: The people must be prepared to pay higher prices for go… bit.ly/8DG9eg #
MYS Pos Malaysia starts automated, mobile services: To reach out to more customers and for their convenience, it i… bit.ly/5Jh5Xy #
MYS Malaysia to depend less on fossil fuel, says Najib: MALAYSIA is mapping out a plan to reduce its dependence on… bit.ly/80XawL #
MYS Sarawak to test SMS alert: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said yesterday the test would be condu… bit.ly/50z0rT #
NPL Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/8lqjaJ #
NPL Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/4N4bcs #
NPL Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/6fVZCq #
NPL Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/7yrcoQ #
NPL Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/6EoRBl #
VNM Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/7iAMyd #
VNM Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/5Dr99Q #
VNM Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/8xI79H #
VNM Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/6xjNFf #
VNM Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/4rIAQa #
JPN Cardica’s C-Port Flex-A Anastomosis System to Be Used for Development of Surgical Robot in Japan: REDWOOD CITY… bit.ly/5MZHmp #
JPN Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/5m4C68 #
JPN Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/8PjjR7 #
JPN Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/4CFaEd #
JPN Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/7up9xV #
IND EC turns 60, invites heads of global electoral bodies: As it turns 60 next week and is set to celebrate its ac… bit.ly/8nXXBN #
IND No student of failed deemed university would be affected: Sibal: About two lakh students of 44 deemed universi… bit.ly/6i7yaC #
KHM UN human rights envoy meets Cambodian leader: 2010-01-19Associated Press A United Nations envoy said discussio… bit.ly/4A71tc #
PRK Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/5FZ6Vs #
PRK Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/8LGMdf #
PRK Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/5SdIhN #
PRK Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/4P1poT #
VNM Minister confirms a social network for VN: Speaking at the Ministry of Information and Communications’ annual … bit.ly/5KuIuW #
VNM Tropical low pressure system forms off Vietnam coast: LookAtVietnam – A low pressure zone intensified into a t… bit.ly/8BWPm3 #
KOR Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/6mqbgz #
PHL Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/6mRwzG #
KOR Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/6eAL7o #
PHL Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/80nzTp #
KOR Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/6mx0xg #
PRK Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/6mqbgz #
PHL Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/6yEyk0 #
KOR Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/5LUdlh #
PHL Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/77wNjZ #
PRK Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/6eAL7o #
KOR Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/4pYezf #
PHL Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/8oB1Tu #
PRK Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/6mx0xg #
PRK Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/5LUdlh #
PRK Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/4pYezf #
IDN Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/6R902C #
IDN Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/6cX2a0 #
IDN Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/8RJi6O #
IDN Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/8rtH7S #
IDN Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/5s7jBN #
MMR Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/6Bc4sr #
MMR Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/6KKEG0 #
MMR Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/6yYjDu #
MMR Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/7SalsT #
MMR Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/5rU1Fk #
PRK Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/69JMyL #
KHM Swede jailed for child sex: Jan 19, 2010APPHNOM PENH (Cambodia) – A CAMBODIAN court has sentenced a Swedish ma… bit.ly/4M4LlR #
IPCC did not consult me; relied on press interview: Hasnain: The controversy over the IPCC observations on melting… bit.ly/61iOUr #
Glaciologist demands apology from Pachauri for ‘voodoo’ remark: India’s senior-most glaciologist V K Raina said th… bit.ly/7TPpPh #
LKA Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/66kMj5 #
LKA Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/7ULqsG #
LKA Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/5VHtcD #
LKA Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/5nnV0I #
HGK ICAC wants complaints system reviewed: The government’s being urged to conduct a thorough review of the curren… bit.ly/5o2HSI #
LKA Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/8gfbQz #
HGK HK tourism performing comparatively well: Hong Kong’s tourism industry outperformed many of its regional rival… bit.ly/7n1pmF #
HGK Bulgarian foreign minister resigns: The Bulgarian foreign minister, Rumiana Jeleva, has resigned from her post… bit.ly/4nIi8D #
HGK UN cites drugs as major Afghan problem: A report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has revealed … bit.ly/6K1CJb #
HGK Govt criticised for condemning protests: The Civic Party has criticised the government for condemning proteste… bit.ly/8vqAEQ #
IND Newly elected panel of Supreme Court Bar Association dissolved: Amid controversy regarding alleged financial i… bit.ly/6O74mD #
IND Hand over Modi’s speech, other documents to SIT: SC to Guj govt: The SC asked the Gujarat govt to furnish with… bit.ly/7TpP07 #
HGK Woman arrested after death of mother: A woman’s been arrested on suspicion of killing her mother at their Sau … bit.ly/816M48 #
HGK Russia to send ambassador to Ukraine: Russia has decided to send an ambassador to Ukraine after an absence of … bit.ly/7gXzhF #
LAO Death toll rises after Haiti quake: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Relief workers say pockets of violence in Hai… bit.ly/6gutQB #
LAO Afghans tighten security in Kabul: An Afghan police officer checks inside of a vehicle at a check point in Kab… bit.ly/6ufE5K #
LAO Thousands of Haitians fleeing capital: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Thousands of Haiti quake victims are strug… bit.ly/6JphXO #
LAO Russians brave icy cold for Epiphany: MOSCOW (AP) – It’s not exactly the River of Jordan, but that isn’t stopp… bit.ly/6eMt9D #
LAO Survivor testifies at Demjanjuk trial: Thomas Blatt, right, and Philip Bialowitz, left, joint plaintiffs durin… bit.ly/6qgKbg #
HGK NPC reminds HK to follow Basic Law: A Standing Committee member of the National People’s Congress, Rita Fan, h… bit.ly/8eiIoH #
HGK US aircraft drop relief goods in Haiti: American aircraft have been dropping relief supplies to survivors of t… bit.ly/5K2KPR #
HGK Polling under way in Massachusetts: Voting is under way in the American State of Massachusetts in a special el… bit.ly/4sEuHc #
PHL Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/8evUU7 #
KOR Billionaire Buffett to raise stake at S Korea’s Posco: (MENAFN) Warren Buffett, the billionaire chairman of Be… bit.ly/6k14Tu #
KOR Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/7SzseK #
PHL Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/7HR35C #
PRK Billionaire Buffett to raise stake at S Korea’s Posco: (MENAFN) Warren Buffett, the billionaire chairman of Be… bit.ly/6k14Tu #
KOR Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/5AA8Zl #
PHL Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/8VhO5n #
PRK Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/7SzseK #
KOR Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/4BRMQF #
PRK Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/5AA8Zl #
KOR Universal Studios Will Open Theme Park in Korea: By Jane Han Staff Reporter Die-hard movie buffs will soon… bit.ly/8qRVIA #
PRK Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/4BRMQF #
PRK Universal Studios Will Open Theme Park in Korea: By Jane Han Staff Reporter Die-hard movie buffs will soon… bit.ly/8qRVIA #
MYS Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/8qJiOh #
MYS Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/5jWmL4 #
MYS Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/6W1BMz #
MYS Malaysia says US wrong to warn of Borneo threat: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s … bit.ly/5zjXcM #
VNM Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/6xm8py #
VNM Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/50wkTX #
VNM Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/8EkiWt #
VNM Vietnamese Government Denies "Blowing Up" Crucifix, Blocks Catholic News Sites: Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan 19, 2010 (… bit.ly/8NTe7R #
HGK Cricket: India 122 for 1 at stumps: Cricket: Bangladesh were bowled out for 242 on day three of the first test… bit.ly/8zJWFK #
HGK Mali to protest over Africa Cup match: Mali say they are launching an official protest with the Confederation … bit.ly/5Vtal0 #
PAK Pakistan fumes at IPL auction ignoring its cricketers: Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan erupted in a fury Tue… bit.ly/7zXyF5 #
PAK Suspected US drone kills 5 in Pakistan: PESHAWAR, Pakistan A suspected U.S. drone attack in Pakistan’s vola… bit.ly/6EmkFt #
PAK Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/4DhWVm #
PAK Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/7TGVql #
PAK Pakistan gov’t seeks re-imposition of restrictions on scientist+: ISLAMABAD, Jan. 19 (AP) – (Kyodo)The Pakist… bit.ly/8MWYOa #
IDN Meredith launches MORE Magazine brand in Indonesia: (MENAFN – Asia Pulse) Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP) ann… bit.ly/50hmzH #
IDN Pan Asia updates on drilling activities in Indonesia: (MENAFN – ABN Newswire) Pan Asia Corporation Ltd (ASX:PZ… bit.ly/8QagH0 #
IDN Petronas to develop East Timor oilfield: (MENAFN) The Chief Executive Officer at Petronas, Malaysia’s national… bit.ly/8vNpfx #
IDN Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/8povoG #
IDN Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/6JZCPl #
MMR Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/7LVMEs #
MMR Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/8zn2S6 #
MMR Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/6bASzw #
MMR Refugees demonstrate in camp: Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – About 70 Burmese refugees in Nu Po camp on the Thai-Burme… bit.ly/8r7htY #
MMR Win Tin permitted to travel outside Rangoon: New Delhi (Mizzima) – Win Tin, a leader with the National League … bit.ly/4vsXuW #
NPL Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/8qCU6E #
NPL Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/7cLPve #
NPL Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/5wCcUS #
NPL Nepal’s Maoists stage protest against India+: KATHMANDU, Jan. 19 (AP) – (Kyodo)Over 1,000 pro-Maoist workers … bit.ly/6vxNYz #
JPN Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/7OWlQt #
JPN Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/5pzHqY #
JPN Japan to allow U.S. vehicles in its ‘clunker’ program: Washington — Japan has agreed to open its "cash for cl… bit.ly/8CCDbV #
JPN Japan Air Lines files for bankruptcy reorganization: Japan Airlines filed for bankruptcy Tuesday in one of the… bit.ly/7y4TzD #
JPN Simon Cowell, Sony Sign New TV, Music, Film Deal: LONDON (Reuters) – Music mogul Simon Cowell has formed a lon… bit.ly/6YeoGA #
English craze highlights Chinese ambitions: Analysts say there are as many as 30,000 groups that offer English les… bit.ly/7GfN8G #
PRK Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/6sDZC4 #
PRK Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/7kBKzC #
PRK Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/54FvnM #
PRK Universal Studios Will Open Theme Park in Korea: By Jane Han Staff Reporter Die-hard movie buffs will soon… bit.ly/4tJxUL #
PRK Demand for Smartphones Likely to Top 4 Million Units: By Kim Yoo-chul Staff Reporter The demand for smartp… bit.ly/5eZUqW #
HGK Dozens of US troops landing in Haiti: With the international community struggling to get aid to the survivors … bit.ly/7ukSjE #
THA Flu cases on rise again: Two more people died from type-A (H1N1) influenza this week, bringing Thailand’s toll… bit.ly/5l4Ggx #
THA Excessive garbage threaten the island: Environmental problems are threatening to leave the once pristine islan… bit.ly/6Gienp #
THA Map Ta Phut projects need to cover assessment: Each of 64 projects in Rayong’s Map Ta Phut industrial estate t… bit.ly/4Jzvsf #
THA Bangkok residents must unite to save the capital: All museums in Thailand are dull and show very little. This … bit.ly/8W2Edy #
THA Court clears two charged over Bio Clinic shooting: Two men accused of killing a high-profile plaintiff who sue… bit.ly/8RiRBz #
English craze highlights Chinese ambitions: Analysts say there are as many as 30,000 groups that offer English les… bit.ly/4Lr2hW #
IND US defence secretary meets PM, discusses military cooperation: In a clear push for closer bilateral military c… bit.ly/4JZYBP #
KOR South Korea bans junk-food commercials: Seoul, Jan 19 (DPA) South Korea’s government Tuesday limited televisio… bit.ly/77Y8Tu #
PRK South Korea bans junk-food commercials: Seoul, Jan 19 (DPA) South Korea’s government Tuesday limited televisio… bit.ly/77Y8Tu #
LKA Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/6CtRQD #
LKA Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/6OJ6vB #
LKA Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/8UslXU #
LKA Election fears rise on increased violence: COLOMBO, 19 January 2010 (IRIN) – Concerns are rising that Sri Lank… bit.ly/5KUN0g #
LKA Sri Lanka election candidates must end rights violations: 19 January 2010 Amnesty International calls on all… bit.ly/5gYFmf #
JPN Simon Cowell, Sony sign new TV, music, film deal: LONDON (Reuters) – Music mogul Simon Cowell has formed a lon… bit.ly/6kdtp3 #
JPN Spire Global Expands the Distribution Presence of Sony Video Conferencing by Signing Smart Office Distributors… bit.ly/4z1n59 #
JPN K&L Gates expands in Moscow, Tokyo: LLP has expanded its international presence with new offices in Tokyo and … bit.ly/5EXjRS #
JPN Japan, U.S. vow to expand ties despite base feud: TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and the United States reaffirmed the… bit.ly/6j8A6f #
JPN JAL to become biggest failure in Japanese history: TOKYO – Japan Airlines was set to file for bankruptcy yeste… bit.ly/7bX2sn #
How To:: Track the scent of life: JOHANNESBURG Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (IRIN) – The best search and rescue worke… bit.ly/8uidsW #
SRI LANKA: Election fears rise on increased violence: COLOMBO Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (IRIN) – Concerns are risi… bit.ly/4pRdPS #
VNM Influence of Speculation on Chinese Foreign Reserves Is Downplayed: . The bank says this speculation is Taipei… bit.ly/52OCUZ #
VNM A brief history of Japan Airlines: , a third of its work force, and reject billion-dollar cash offers from Del… bit.ly/5sbZQT #
VNM Euro falls broadly; sterling up on Cadbury deal: thin with U.S. holiday * Sterling hits 4-mo high vs euro of 8… bit.ly/7qjPdS #
VNM President Patil to inaugurate Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Election Commission: , Jan 15 (ANI): President P… bit.ly/6WYVBL #
IDN No Decision Yet in Extradition Request for Suspected Indonesian Terrorist Hambali: A U.S. diplomat says no dec… bit.ly/7AVD2C #
PAK ‘Drone Missiles’ Kill 5 in Pakistan: Gunbattle Erupts in Afghan Capital Pakistani intelligence officials say m… bit.ly/8dwzhL #
PAK Pakistan players miss IPL spots: Shahid Afridi’s manager believes an issue over visas was behind the failure o… bit.ly/55EXaq #
PAK * Trial begins of al-Qaeda-linked Pakistani scientist: AFP , NEW YORK Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010, Page 7 The … bit.ly/5GhNgJ #
MMR Thailand extends deadline for passport applications by migrants: New Delhi (Mizzima) – With the number of migr… bit.ly/5Huc6g #
MMR NLD to reconstitute Central Committee: New Delhi (Mizzima) – The National League for Democracy’ (NLD), which r… bit.ly/5xdUrc #
VNM China says Google no exception to the law: business the country is starting to be affected by a dispute over h… bit.ly/4AL8fy #
PAK Pakistani Scientist Set for Trial in US: Pakistan: US War Against Militants Hurting Economy The trial of a Pak… bit.ly/8ZGLX1 #
PAK 3 die in suspected drone attack in Pakistan: The drone fired two missiles about 6:30 p.m. local time on the co… bit.ly/6S9lGC #
KOR South Korea bans junk-food commercials: Seoul, Jan 19 : South Korea’s government Tuesday limited television ad… bit.ly/5EXCjE #
PRK South Korea bans junk-food commercials: Seoul, Jan 19 : South Korea’s government Tuesday limited television ad… bit.ly/5EXCjE #
JPN Politics › Finance Ministry to reform working environment: Finance Minister Naoto Kan said Tuesday he will set… bit.ly/4xnsjp #
PHL Kidnapped priest back in Philippines: Sinnott was kidnapped last October 11 at his home in Pagadian (Zamboanga… bit.ly/73Aluu #
PHL Raps filed vs 7 for allegedly arming Ampatuans: Seven people, including three police officers, have been slapp… bit.ly/8qn8a3 #
PHL US faces slog against Philippine militants, even with winning strategy: The US and Philippines can claim many … bit.ly/4nZzeq #
HGK IPCC says glacier warning was a mistake: A senior member of the UN’s panel of climate scientists has said the … bit.ly/5nDpTK #
PRK CHINA – NORTH KOREA Beijing arrests man who helped Park, US missionary who entered North Korea: Police detaine… bit.ly/4zzLyw #
LAO UNHCR still seeking access to deported Lao Hmong: The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) says it still has no access to… bit.ly/5j1Zgo #
LAO Student Nurses Make A Difference In Cambodia, Australia: School of Nursing and Midwifery Professor Catherine T… bit.ly/8cBWSz #
LAO Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5B deal: A woman walks past a logo inside an entrance at the headquarters of Ca… bit.ly/7cvXIp #
LAO Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan: This undated photo from the U.S. Air Force shows a MQ-9 Reaper, armed … bit.ly/8HLjZN #
LAO Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy: TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines filed for one of the country’s largest bankru… bit.ly/6yxqnI #
VNM Watermelon seeds, red pepper contain toxic chemical: LookAtVietnam – Of 50 samples of dried watermelon seeds a… bit.ly/4GzsLF #
VNM Beethoven’s symphony to open German Year in Vietnam: Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 will open “Deutschland Year in … bit.ly/4NxSIv #
IND Mamata doesn’t go for Basu’s funeral: Apparent miffed about PM Manmohan Singh’s closeness to Buddhadeb Bhattac… bit.ly/6t0ply #
IND It was Jyoti babu’s greatest rally: The send-off that Kolkata gave Jyoti Babu revived memories of the lion in … bit.ly/4wbLHn #
IND A R Rahman back in Oscar race with Tamil number: A R Rahman’s first Hollywood film ‘Couple’s Retreat’ has won … bit.ly/8HYN4K #
LKA NZ gives 13 Sri Lankan asylum seekers a home: Prime Minister John Key has warned New Zealand is at risk of bei… bit.ly/7y9Adj #
VNM Ministry hopes to attract $25 billion investment in Vietnam in 2010: LookAtVietnam – MPI forecasts FDI will in… bit.ly/7Rk8Dh #
IND V-P pushes for MPs’ oversight of intelligence agencies: As national security advisor M K Narayanan makes way f… bit.ly/5H6xdg #
KOR Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/8VkjIm #
PHL Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/5CHDZm #
NPL Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/5GT3NG #
PRK Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/8VkjIm #
NPL Nepali premier slams Prachanda over allegation on India: Slamming Maoist leader Prachanda for alleging Indian … bit.ly/5PdfSU #
JPN EDA’s Newest 3D, Post-Layout Verification Company, Silicon Frontline, Exhibits at EDSFair in Yokohama With Mar… bit.ly/8C6quU #
JPN Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/4rGBub #
JPN Cyberonics receives Japanese approval for VNS Therapy Solutions: has received a green light from the Japanese … bit.ly/691jhK #
JPN Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy in nation’s fourth-largest corporate failure: Japan Airlines Corp filed fo… bit.ly/63XZFH #
VNM Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/8pRk41 #
JPN Japan helps relaunch Puerto Plata region’s tourism: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.- Dominican Government an… bit.ly/6NmVRF #
PRK Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/5gDoSJ #
MYS Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/6mLNEm #
MYS How Dangerous is the Cleric Anwar al-Awlaki: Pity poor Yemen. Three armed conflicts are being fought in the na… bit.ly/5THQje #
MYS Hamdan Bin Zayed receives Malaysian PM, President of Maldives: Jan 19, 2010 – 09:11 – WAM Abu Dhabi, Jan 19th,… bit.ly/6lKDDR #
IDN Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/5iMtbm #
PAK Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/6YRcyi #
PAK Officials say drone strike kills five in Pakistan: PESHAWAR, Pakistan A suspected U.S. drone attack in Pakis… bit.ly/6AWzfh #
PAK Pakistan stars snubbed in IPL: (CNN) — World Twenty20 champions Pakistan were left stunned after none of thei… bit.ly/8TJGRl #
PAK Pakistan ‘denying US men lawyer’: Five US citizens being held in Pakistan on suspicion of plotting attacks in … bit.ly/6yg1b1 #
PAK Karachi – militant hotbed: The people of Orangi deny that it is a hotbed of militancy Fears are growing that… bit.ly/4uPApx #
IND India questions WHO’s false alarm on swine flu: With the WHO now admitting that the seriousness of the swine f… bit.ly/88UIaN #
IND Fog permitting, IAF will showcase AWACS during R-Day: If the skies are ‘blue’ with less fog, IAF intends to da… bit.ly/8yMdQM #
IND SC begins hearing on Manu Sharma’s appeal in Jessica murder case: Siddharth Vashist aka Manu Sharma, convicted… bit.ly/7yBtBi #
IND Chidambaram wants Jharkhand to take naxals head-on: P Chidambaram said he hoped Jharkhand would give "clear di… bit.ly/4QdXLU #
IND Human trials of first H1N1 vaccine to be used on Indians start today: Three medical institutes in Delhi, Chand… bit.ly/8Nl0qq #
MMR Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/6dLq5I #
IND No deemed university student will suffer: Sibal: HRD minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday sought to allay the anxie… bit.ly/6tFkuT #
IND Is it prudent to spend huge money on statues, asks SC: Mayawati’s stand that no illegality had been committed … bit.ly/8n7KAV #
IND Rahul signals concern on price rise, says he spoke to PM: Price rise is clearly worrying Congress with Rahul G… bit.ly/8NBib9 #
IND Cong demands punishment for babus responsible for deemed varsities: Congress on Tuesday demanded that "corrupt… bit.ly/7gjBmX #
IND Govt played havoc with higher education: BJP: Charging the Centre with "playing havoc" with higher education i… bit.ly/519WKT #
VNM Strategic car debate heats up again: LookAtVietnam – VAMA has informed government agencies that the proposal b… bit.ly/5ahz6F #
PAK 45pc drugs are spurious, NA told: ISLAMABAD Admitting the sale of around 40 to 45 percent spurious medicines… bit.ly/4Z1Zaq #
PAK ‘No evidence Dr Aafia ever touched a gun’: NEW YORK-The trial of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, charged with attempted att… bit.ly/891iSc #
PAK Drone kills 6 in NWA: PESHAWAR Six persons were killed and four others sustained critical injuries when a US… bit.ly/8QbQJV #
PAK French Minister in scuffle with US commander: ISLAMABAD France accused the US of occupying Haiti as thousa… bit.ly/6w2rB1 #
PAK Pak facing enormous pressure: Dastgir: ISLAMABAD Pakistan is likely to succumb to American pressure with reg… bit.ly/4qVWyN #
LKA Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/7oGC2I #
LKA New Zealand agrees to give asylum to Lankan Tamils: New Zealand’s Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman’s offi… bit.ly/4mI2nk #
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HGK Wall st up on close Massachusetts racec: US stocks rose overnight, lifting the Dow and the S&P 500 to fresh 15… bit.ly/5nq5EJ #
HGK WTO to rule on China-US tyre dispute: The World Trade Organisation says it will rule on a complaint lodged by … bit.ly/8L52er #
HGK Naples police uncover massive fraud: Police in the Italian city of Naples have uncovered a massive fraud in wh… bit.ly/8HkvgP #
JPN Politics › Obama says U.S. commitment to Japan’s security ‘unshakable’: U.S. President Barack Obama said Tuesd… bit.ly/7BX6I6 #
JPN Politics › Saitama governor opposes giving local suffrage to foreigners: Saitama Gov Kiyoshi Ueda said Tuesday… bit.ly/6aqOHh #
THA Flu cases on rise again: Two more people died from type-A (H1N1) influenza this week, bringing Thailand’s toll… bit.ly/6oc11g #
THA Excessive garbage threaten the island: Environmental problems are threatening to leave the once pristine islan… bit.ly/8dh8PB #
THA Bangkok residents must unite to save the capital: All museums in Thailand are dull and show very little. This … bit.ly/5kK8if #
THA Khon Kaen eye surgery back to normal: Surgeons are back doing emergency eye operations at Khon Kaen general ho… bit.ly/8fy7uA #
JPN Obama Calls for Strengthening US-Japanese Alliance: Okinawa Air Base Likely to Arise in US-Japan Discussions U… bit.ly/76vZnr #
JPN New cameras from Sony: NEW DELHI: Sony on Tuesday introduced 22 new digital cameras and announced plans to bri… bit.ly/8uxzQX #
JPN Japan Alters ‘Clunkers’ Program Amid U.S. Autos’ Concerns: said Tuesday it would modify its "cash for clunker… bit.ly/6gtUs6 #
PAK US missile strike kills five in Pakistan: A US drone missile attack has killed at least five suspected militan… bit.ly/5yUTdl #
PAK Seven policemen critically injured in Kashmir blast: SRINAGAR: Militants triggered an Improvised Explosive Dev… bit.ly/4BsKNj #
Japan, US mark 50th year of security pact: TOKYO: Japan and the United States marked the 50th anniversary of the s… bit.ly/7IMfdG #
Give the car a soft drink!: Toy manufacturer Tomy has developed a prototype model of a toy vehicle with a differen… bit.ly/7kV749 #
Ozawa agrees to help in probe: TOKYO: Political strongman Ichiro Ozawa agreed yesterday to questioning by prosecu… bit.ly/8IQEq9 #
India suspects China behind cyber attack: NEW DELHI: Indian cyber sleuths detected an attempt to infiltrate the co… bit.ly/6aS2NB #
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IND Basu’s cornea may give sight to someone today: Sources at Susrut Eye Foundation and Research Centre said Jyoti… bit.ly/6XNHEh #
IND It’s a back-to-college feeling in Bangalore: At the cafeteria, near basketball court, in corridor… just abou… bit.ly/6n2QMu #
IND Comrade Basu’s body to live on: From one of the tallest leaders of the country to research material — Jyoti Ba… bit.ly/8EBzBb #
IND ‘Fancy’ courses’ future tense: Kapil Sibal has been at pains to allay fears of students enrolled in 44 deemed … bit.ly/8eBDl8 #
IND Political clout fails to save DY Patil varsity: In the power corridors of Mumbai and Delhi, the politician-tur… bit.ly/77ITPK #
VNM Apartment market not yet recovered and it’s expecting a quiet 2010: LookAtVietnam – Real estate experts all sh… bit.ly/7mDZbO #
KHM Cambodia’s Roads Claim Over 1,600 Lives Annually: By Men Kimseng, VOA Khmer Washington19 January 2010Cambodia’… bit.ly/7RgHmH #
THA Map Ta Phut projects need to cover assessment: Each of 64 projects in Rayong’s Map Ta Phut industrial estate t… bit.ly/5DXAcc #
THA Thais reach out to Haiti: Govt increases assistance; rice shipment, medical personnel ready; food firms chipping in bit.ly/83gs0J #
THA What Thais are doing for Haitians: Activities Thais are organising to help Haitians bit.ly/6Vvhuo #
KHM No opportunity for bright young Cambodians?: David Jonathan GrossNobel Laureate: Human Resource is the Major P… bit.ly/575KuK #
LAO Quake hits Cayman Islands region: (CNN) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Cayman Island… bit.ly/7DDSHA #
LAO Thailand extends emergency rule in south: Thailand extended a nearly five-year state of emergency in the troub… bit.ly/8t9fb4 #
IND Samajwadi Party Amar Rahe…: The dazzling showcase of Samajwadi Party’s official website is awaiting a major … bit.ly/6cNYFT #
IND MSY taken into custody as SP workers take to streets: Thousands of Samajwadi Party workers on Tuesday fought a… bit.ly/7Y9tBl #
KHM Sacrava’s Political Cartoon: A Man with 2 Faces: Cartoon by Sacrava (on the web at sacrava.blogspot.com) bit.ly/8l2lYS #
KHM CJR court monitoring manager selected as rep. to Japanese Bar program in Tokyo: Ms. Chou VineathPUBLIC ANNOUNC… bit.ly/5jXmOx #
MMR Several politicians express support for Burma election – Saw Yan Naing: While many international observers and… bit.ly/6VhzfX #
MMR Suu Kyi lawyers give final arguments in top Myanmar court: Yangon — Myanmar’s supreme court heard final argume… bit.ly/5brsvQ #
MMR Win Tin permitted to travel outside Rangoon: Win Tin, a leader with the National League for Democracy (NLD), f… bit.ly/8aQtVJ #
MMR American academicians meet NLD leaders – Kyaw Thein Kha: Chiang Mai – A three-member team of American academic… bit.ly/5grM4f #
MMR As poll looms, Myanmar still building parliament – Aung Hla Tun: Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar – Military-ruled Myanmar… bit.ly/8GUVcY #
KHM First we must improve ourselves: Confucius said: "To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in o… bit.ly/5LZ1nD #
VNM We must lead the way in buying Vietnamese goods: Deputy Chairwoman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen T… bit.ly/7lmKQ2 #
VNM Why haven’t life insurers set up fund management companies?: LookAtVietnam – Life insurance companies are movi… bit.ly/8tRL8f #
IDN Petronas invited to develop Timor field: gas resources should take place. They have approached us whether we a… bit.ly/675fXa #
KOR Universal Studios resort in South Korea to open in 2014: Developers of a Universal Studios theme park and reso… bit.ly/6pymcQ #
PRK Universal Studios resort in South Korea to open in 2014: Developers of a Universal Studios theme park and reso… bit.ly/6pymcQ #
MYS Malaysia appeals court finds sodomy ban constitutional: ruling [AFP report] while considering the appeal of Ab… bit.ly/8RsihY #
JPN US Minimizes Impact of Okinawa Dispute on Alliance With Japan: Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. John Bird,… bit.ly/50UnGi #
JPN Simon Cowell, Sony sign new TV, music, film deal: Promoter and TV presenter Simon Cowell has signed an agreeme… bit.ly/5CA6zY #
JPN Apple may wipe slate clean with new tablet: SEATTLE (AP) Apple has a knack for spotting problems we didn’t kno… bit.ly/6oNnUM #
JPN Swords crossed in Sri Lanka: Two celebrated heroes who, as president and army chief, helped end Sri Lanka’s lo… bit.ly/6pYBtm #
JPN Buffalo dock serves dual purpose; Panasonic’s compact cam: Dock ‘n’ lock: Innovation and iPods go hand in hand… bit.ly/4AviZQ #
VNM Dubai Marathon Draws World Class Amateur Runners: – With two days remaining for the 13th Dubai Marathon, the o… bit.ly/8r4noM #
VNM Text Messages in China to Be Scanned for ‘Illegal Content’: reports that the phone numbers of the offenders wo… bit.ly/8HBwKE #
VNM Hershey seen out of Cadbury stakes, shares jump: candy maker Cadbury PLC, all but shutting out competition fro… bit.ly/8GN1qC #
VNM Bankrupt JAL owes US$26b: fuel costs and fickle flyers. A Japan Airlines airplane flies past a factory’s chimn… bit.ly/8pGYZr #
VNM No respite from LPG crisis: Owing to the relocation of a supply depot from Nabha to Jalandhar, the city is ree… bit.ly/5nbR34 #
PAK Sindhi nationalists to hold rally in Karachi tomorrow: G.N. Mughul KARACHI: Dr. Qadir Magsi, Chairman, Sindh … bit.ly/79OcYP #
PAK 1-US drone attack kills 6 militants, 4 injured …..: According to the international media the US drones targe… bit.ly/5oFBOM #
PAK 5-Senate wants equal screening laws for Americans …..: ISLAMABAD: Senate members have strongly condemned the… bit.ly/62txHD #
PAK 7-Supreme Court releases detailed ruling in NRO case …..: ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan released … bit.ly/6kGSbx #
PAK 9-India, Russia to ink $1.2 bn deal for 29 more MiG-29 …..: The 29 new MiG-29Ks will be in addition to the 1… bit.ly/4oUjew #
LKA NZ will take 13 Oceanic Viking Tamils: New Zealand has agreed to take 13 Sri Lankan refugees who spent weeks r… bit.ly/75MSIv #
LKA Swords crossed in Sri Lanka: Two celebrated heroes who, as president and army chief, helped end Sri Lanka’s lo… bit.ly/777pds #
Extreme cold, snow kills 4 in northwest China:
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China’s 1,459-year-old Buddha gets $10.8m facelift: China’s oldest Buddhist statue, which is on the brink of colla… bit.ly/4YCdAG #
Vietnam aims to carve world’s biggest jade Buddha: One of the flamboyant entrepreneurs making it big in booming Vi… bit.ly/6G9isq #
China holds man over N Korea intrusion: Activists: Beijing appears to have detained a man who helped US Christian … bit.ly/85OiAI #
Three children die in Philippine flash flood: Three girls, aged nine to 11, were drowned after their village in th… bit.ly/8rj7we #
Sri Lanka election candidates must end rights violations | Amnesty International ow.ly/YoEJ #
‘Mixed bag’ from Myanmar: WASHINGTON – THE United States aims to have more talks soon with Myanmar as it tries to … bit.ly/5mjHTm #
Little lizards make big money: JAKARTA – A TINY Indonesian lizard has become big business for impoverished village… bit.ly/6W1p8B #
Swede jailed for child sex: PHNOM PENH (Cambodia) – A CAMBODIAN court has sentenced a Swedish man to six-and-a-hal… bit.ly/7t7V92 #
Vietnam to try activists: HO CHI MINH CITY – VIETNAM will put a leading human rights lawyer and three other democr… bit.ly/8IK886 #
Abraaj confronts Pakistan power challenge: Widespread theft and fraud are just some of the problems that make supp… bit.ly/7lJOs9 #
IND Attacks on Indians are racist: Australia’s ex-Army chief: Australia’s former military chief has characterised … bit.ly/8IHk4J #
HGK More US troops land in Haiti: US Black Hawk helicopters landed in the grounds of Haiti’s wrecked presidential … bit.ly/6DGJ6R #
PHL Body of another Filipino UN peacekeeper pulled from Haiti rubble: Another body of a Filipino United Nations pe… bit.ly/8KVRK6 #
PHL Andal Jr relaxed amid tighter security for trial: Even as authorities tightened security further around him, M… bit.ly/4uxuTk #
PHL Philippines Seeks Price Reductions on More Medicines: Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) — The Philippines is seeking price … bit.ly/74XkRL #
NPL Maoists hold anti-India protest in Nepal: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 KATHMANDU: Thousands of communist suppo… bit.ly/8MA2lR #
JPN President Obama on 50th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan Alliance: THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Janu… bit.ly/6hMVtq #
JPN United States and Japan Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Pact: said Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at … bit.ly/8Wtdwl #
VNM Trial to begin for Vietnam activists facing possible death: A group of democracy activists expected to go on t… bit.ly/8t9PFQ #
JPN Inauguration of "Sony Business Solutions Corporation" as Base for Professional Service Business in Japan: Toky… bit.ly/8Y9vCb #
JPN Simon Cowell, Sony sign new TV, music, film deal: Published Date: January 20, 2010 Music mogul Simon Cowell h… bit.ly/6hceT3 #
MYS Efforts to preserve mosque for history: This follows protests by villagers who wanted Masjid Jamek Adam Kampun… bit.ly/5n2tbC #
MYS RM4.9m turnover for school cooperatives: KOTA KINABALU: School cooperatives in Sabah registered a total turnov… bit.ly/8nCHYR #
JPN Japan Alters ‘Clunkers’ Program Amid US Autos’ Concerns: said it would loosen the rules of its car- buying in… bit.ly/8bxHIW #
MYS Melor rep hearing awaits interpreter: KOTA BARU: The Lower Syariah Court yesterday postponed the hearing of a … bit.ly/7P7ame #
MYS Two babies need help for heart operation: KUALA LUMPUR: Two families are appealing for help to finance the cos… bit.ly/5b3gdm #
MYS Maintain goodwill in Middle East, firms told: In his meeting with Najib on Monday, Sheikh Mohammad told Najib … bit.ly/67cl51 #
PAK Senate defers bill on womens rights at workplace: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 By Muhammad Anis ISLAMABAD:… bit.ly/4ycUJ4 #
PAK Three women slain in Shikarpur over Karo-Kari: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 By our correspondent KHAIRPUR: … bit.ly/8IHo1c #
PAK Lakhvi moves LHC against acquittal pleas rejection: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 By Faisal Kamal Pasha RAW… bit.ly/8YXzxC #
PAK Five Swiss accounts confirmed: by magistrate in letter Wednesday, January 20, 2010 By Tariq Butt ISLAMA… bit.ly/5QCwyn #
PAK Senate body calls for abolition of IPC Ministry: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 By our correspondent ISLAMABA… bit.ly/6R0iq7 #
MMR US Says Burma Overture Yields Mixed Results: Burma’s Leader Urges ‘Correct Choices’ in Elections The State Dep… bit.ly/7waq6J #
MMR U.S. to press Myanmar on reform – official: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States plans to meet officials f… bit.ly/8vsblY #
VNM The Red River Desert: Grass grows and ox carts and cars travel on the dry river-bed of Hanoi’s Red River. It’s… bit.ly/6zhMm0 #
VNM Jungle Beach man discovers Black-shanked Douc in Ninh Thuan: Thanks to the protection of Sylvio Lamarche, a 54… bit.ly/6HXBUm #
HGK IMB shares fall despite results: IBM has failed to impress investors despite reporting a stronger-than-expecte… bit.ly/7VN3Td #
HGK Wall St up on close Massachusetts race: US stocks rose overnight, lifting the Dow and the S&P 500 to fresh 15-… bit.ly/6gh2OS #
HGK Polls close in Massachusetts vote: Polls have closed in a tight Massachusetts race for the US Senate that coul… bit.ly/8Gaqes #
HGK Ghana advance in African Cup: Football: Ghana defeated 10-man Burkina Faso 1-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nati… bit.ly/561uS1 #
HGK Buffalo Bills name Gailey as head coach: American football: The Buffalo Bills have named Chan Gailey as their … bit.ly/90fAJF #
LAO Coastal Moves on from Songkhla B-01 in Gulf of Thailand: Songkhla field, located on Block G5/43 in the Gulf of… bit.ly/8NoTI7 #
LAO Trial to begin for Vietnam activists facing possible death: A group of democracy activists expected to go on t… bit.ly/5ySgcS #
Google delays Android handsets in China: US internet company postpones the launch of two Android mobile handsets i… bit.ly/7fNAuh #
LKA Poser over SPM Tamil papers: IPOH: Some schools in the Kinta Valley are not allowing students to sit the Tamil… bit.ly/5R7FOG #
LKA BRAHMA CHELLANEY War idols in a gritty clash to lead Sri Lanka: The nation is being divided by the political r… bit.ly/688nOc #
VNM Arbitrators have few clients because of little power: LookAtVietnam – Over the last six years, commercial arbi… bit.ly/78aCwJ #
VNM Over 2200 illegal foreign workers in HCM City: LookAtVietnam – The total number of foreign workers in HCM City… bit.ly/6c4AfQ #
TWN CAL to start Taipei-Miyazaki flight services: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – China Airlines (CAL) is to invite the gover… bit.ly/6f01p4 #
TWN Doubt cast on new nuclear plant: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – The Automatic Energy Council (AEC) has expressed doubt t… bit.ly/8PPybd #
TWN Court decides sex offender’s fate based on his residence: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – Prosecutors in Taipei handed a … bit.ly/5KcvK6 #
TWN Mother attacks school teacher after son’s tale: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – A mother had physically assaulted an elem… bit.ly/84CX2V #
CHN China won’t send delegate to Mr. Gay pageant: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – China will not send a delegate to the World… bit.ly/7rzry8 #
CHN Int’l reporters’ Google e-mail accounts hacked in China: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – International journalists in Chi… bit.ly/5JMcEE #
CHN Pearl River Delta witnesses migrant worker shortage again: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – The shortage may drag vulnerab… bit.ly/5vof8t #
CHN 100 additional cross-strait flights set for Feb. 1-28: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – In a bid to meet strong demand for… bit.ly/6zxPwJ #
HGK Republicans take Massachusetts: Democrat Martha Coakley has conceded the US Senate election in Massachusetts t… bit.ly/5DLQEh #
IDN Indonesia terror attack threat ‘very high’: AUSTRALIANS travelling to Indonesia have been warned to reconsider… bit.ly/6aF6DL #
PHL Soccer / No change at the helm / Luzon begins third term as IFA chairman: Israel Football Association chairman… bit.ly/72VCfH #
PHL Remonde’s death sparks health awareness at Palace: The death of Press Secretary Cerge Remonde on Tuesday has t… bit.ly/5u20VD #
PHL Palace keeps hands off reported Senate coup: Malacañang maintained a hands-off stance on Wednesday in connecti… bit.ly/8Tl4rN #
PHL Security tightened further for Andal Ampatuan Jr.’s trial: Anticipating the hearing to last the entire day, au… bit.ly/89MzSI #
JPN Global investor risk appetite at four-year high; Japanese equities are the most undervalued in the world: Glob… bit.ly/5dLvWN #
THA Court clears two charged over Bio Clinic shooting: Two men accused of killing a high-profile plaintiff who sue… bit.ly/4SOipM #
JPN JAL Woes May Boost Mitsubishi Heavy, Brazil’s Embraer: ] 747-400 jumbo jets and all 16 McDonnell Douglas M… bit.ly/6quUgs #
JPN Sony, Simon Cowell Sign New TV, Music, Film Deal: The new venture, called Syco after Cowell’s record label, wi… bit.ly/6oa86j #
JPN Intel May Increase Investment in Japan as Companies Recover: Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Intel Capital will likely … bit.ly/7fYNcA #
JPN Japan Air to Cut Third of Staff in Turnaround Plan: Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Japan Airlines Corp. plans to cut 3… bit.ly/8W4t0c #
MYS Five Malaysian qualifiers roll into main draw: NATIONAL back-up shuttlers and juniors produced decent performa… bit.ly/7zknQN #
MYS Citigroup loses US$7.8bil in 4Q: NEW YORK: Citigroup Inc. became the latest bank to take a cautious view of co… bit.ly/6lSaZA #
MYS US stocks up, Dow and S&P at 3-month high: NEW YORK: Investors moved back into stocks on hopes that an electio… bit.ly/4WdDLx #
MYS What Internet China region cut off 6 months now: LIUYUAN, China: They arrive at this gritty desert crossroads … bit.ly/6XJuNN #
MYS Kraft Foods, Cadbury agree $19.5 bln deal: LONDON: After months of fierce resistance, Cadbury’s about-face to … bit.ly/5PJJux #
TWN CDC to enforce 2nd national vaccination campaign: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) a… bit.ly/8F8hdw #
PRK Top U.S. diplomat for Asia presses N. Korea to return to 6-way talks+: WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (AP) – (Kyodo)The … bit.ly/4QAL3V #
Girl crushed by TV set: JOHOR BARU – WATCHING TV was her favourite pastime but in the end the television set kille… bit.ly/7ukTFw #
PRK U.S. dismisses DPRK demand on peace treaty: The United States on Tuesday dismissed a proposal by the Democrati… bit.ly/5FKV6Y #
PAK Pakistan complain about IPL snub: Pakistan’s federal sports minister has complained to his Indian counterpart … bit.ly/6I70TC #
PAK Trial starts for Pakistani scientist in Afghan shooting mystery: NEW YORK: A Pakistani woman accused of trying… bit.ly/7cejAF #
PAK Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, Iran Border Force to patrol together: Pakistan’s Frontier Corps in the western prov… bit.ly/7ClfJc #
HGK US military steps up Haiti aid efforts: The US military is increasing its operations across Haiti to improve s… bit.ly/90oTDZ #
HGK Cadbury takeover means job losses: The chairman of the British chocolate maker, Cadbury, has said job losses i… bit.ly/5s3R2m #
VNM Local engineer produces 2-in-1 ‘tomato potato plant’: LookAtVietnam – Nguyen Thi Trang Nha, a young engineer f… bit.ly/7ZzjH4 #
VNM Hanoi’s Old Quarter chaotic as Tet looms: Clothes displayed on the road, vendors everywhere, motorbikes on the… bit.ly/7SHjxt #
TWN Tax cuts are wrong: Taiwan Semi CEO: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – Morris Chang, chairman and CEO of Taiwan Semiconduct… bit.ly/55KhQU #
TWN Taiwan Semi to produce of 12-inch fab in 3nd quarter: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing … bit.ly/8W4oXi #
TWN Taiwan bonds slip as central bank could drain funds: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – Taiwan’s five-year bonds fell and th… bit.ly/4XTdHh #
TWN TAIEX drops 1.06 percent to below 8,300: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – Taiwan stocks fell yesterday, with losses in var… bit.ly/8RyNHI #
TWN Quanta plans iPhone-like PC after high profits: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – Quanta Computer Inc., the world’s second-… bit.ly/7JTdSj #
CHN China calls for stronger trade ties with India: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – China on Tuesday called for stronger trad… bit.ly/79NkGH #
CHN Finland’s Waertsilae to shift output to China: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – Finnish industrial group Waertsilae said T… bit.ly/4xr2UE #
CHN Hong Kong unemployment rate dips to 4.9 percent: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – Job creation in the construction, import… bit.ly/69YvR6 #
CHN Hong Kong Disneyland shrinks; loss on cost-cutting: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – Hong Kong Disneyland saw its annual l… bit.ly/82nGTm #
CHN Singapore company to build US$2 billion resort in China: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – A Singapore company is poised to… bit.ly/7Ryk8x #
LKA Sri Lankan men in detention in B.C. win release: The federal government has extended offers of release to 25 S… bit.ly/7bBvnl #
VNM POLITICS IN BRIEF 20/1: PM meets with outgoing French ambassador; NA delegation visits Philippines; Egyptian T… bit.ly/73qKIw #
HGK HK remains ‘world’s freest economy’: Hong Kong is still the world’s freest economy. That’s according to 2010 I… bit.ly/8nJikn #
IDN Malaysia’s Petronas invited to develop Timor field: KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s national oil company says it ha… bit.ly/4vMRjL #
PHL Comelec allows Estrada to run for president in May polls: The Commission on Elections on Wednesday allowed for… bit.ly/57FkS5 #
PHL Palace keeps mum on Ibrado term extension: Amid the reported support by senior officials of the Armed Forces o… bit.ly/8IzgvS #
JPN Hunks are business eye-candy in Japan: Tokyo, Jan 20 (DPA) At the entrance to a Tokyo fashion boutique a tall … bit.ly/5BLXzC #
JPN Australia resumes mango exports to Japan: Exports of Australian mangoes to Japan have resumed following a quar… bit.ly/4seVTh #
JPN Japanese stocks rise in morning trading: Tokyo – Tokyo stocks climbed in Wednesday morning trading, bolstered … bit.ly/5MOtPP #
JPN Urban Redevelopment Lays the Foundation for Resuscitating the Building Construction Market in Japan, Finds Fro… bit.ly/8pUCYs #
JPN JAL begins bankruptcy proceedings: JAL President Haruka Nishimatsu, right, and ETIC President Hiroshige Nishiz… bit.ly/6yn6Y7 #
VNM Nicolas Sarkozy under fire for blaming reporters held in Afghanistan: takers, and the reporters Arab News", "h… bit.ly/50YfnN #
VNM New Wave of Warlords Bedevils U.S.: Karachi December 29, 2009. (REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro) The New Year’s Day carn… bit.ly/6ZPobZ #
MYS Malaysia’s Petronas invited to develop Timor field: KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s national oil company says it ha… bit.ly/6W6Qh0 #
VNM Sabah against relocating orang utan: KOTA KINABALU: Orang utan conservationists are upset with World Growth, a… bit.ly/5jv48r #
VNM ‘Food prices may decline after rabi’: Minister Sharad Pawar said on Monday that the wholesale prices of sugar … bit.ly/5rrBaF #
MYS FBM KLCI starts out on positive note: KUALA LUMPUR: The local market had a good start in early trade Wednesday… bit.ly/5Isuhu #
VNM Protesting sugarcane growers descend on Bangalore: : Demanding better price for sugarcane and seeking fulfilme… bit.ly/64XmjJ #
KOR 2014 Universal Studios S. Korea resort to open: SEOUL — Developers of a Universal Studios theme park and reso… bit.ly/8EwqsM #
THA New panel to look into scandal: Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit indicated yesterday that a new panel… bit.ly/6d0pFo #
KOR S.Korea eyes bigger slice of medical tourism market: A South Korean woman receives skincare treatment during a… bit.ly/7AOGRn #
PRK 2014 Universal Studios S. Korea resort to open: SEOUL — Developers of a Universal Studios theme park and reso… bit.ly/8EwqsM #
PRK S.Korea eyes bigger slice of medical tourism market: A South Korean woman receives skincare treatment during a… bit.ly/7AOGRn #
HGK Ill flu jab doctor leaves hospital: A 58-year old private doctor who developed a disorder after receiving a sw… bit.ly/8aMlf1 #
HGK HSI 283 lower in morning trading: The Hang Seng Index ended the morning at 21,394 – 283 points down on the las… bit.ly/4Bx6lz #
HGK Mainland to continue credit clampdown: China’s banking regulator has asked some mainland banks to limit lendin… bit.ly/8PgErG #
HGK IMF predicts Asian growth: The International Monetary Fund is predicting that Asian economies — excluding Jap… bit.ly/8uVZxi #
JPN Politics › DPJ powerbroker Ozawa ranks 3rd on global ‘Leaders to Watch’ list: Ichiro Ozawa, the No. 2 man of t… bit.ly/5ZVFav #
JPN Politics › Hatoyama has no intention of pressuring prosecutors over Ozawa’s case: Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyam… bit.ly/5ooflL #
PRK Koreas hold ’serious’ talks amid Pyongyang’s threats: Published Date: January 20, 2010 SEOUL: North and South… bit.ly/8i3Gzt #
VNM Vietnam journalists ‘must serve the nation’: HANOI: The prime minister of Vietnam, a country whose media ranks… bit.ly/6t1PEA #
VNM Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: This Dec. 25, 2007, photo shows human rights lawyer Le Cong Dinh … bit.ly/8eaVtx #
VNM Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: A group of Vietnamese democracy activists went on trial Wednesday… bit.ly/5fi5jf #
NPL Nepal Home Minister meet Krishna, Chidambaram: New Delhi, Jan 19 : Nepal Home Minister Bhim Rawal met External… bit.ly/75eMM0 #
TWN President Ma’s policy draws more foreign investment: report: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – President Ma Ying-jeou’s mov… bit.ly/6Z6eSC #
TWN Taiwan urged to join China-U.S. green cooperation: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – A leading advocate of low-carbon citie… bit.ly/5ZRbIV #
TWN LA Dodgers sign Taiwanese pitcher Kuo Hong-Chih to one-year deal: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – The Los Angeles Dodgers… bit.ly/7lKERM #
China steps up efforts to curb lending: China’s top banking regulator signalled the introduction of further rest… bit.ly/8aQ46u #
The internet: A missing link: Western companies are struggling to bridge the growing gap created by the evolution … bit.ly/4EnnIP #
PAK Malik admits foreign teams imparting anti-terror training to Pak police: Islamabad, Jan.20 : Pakistan Interio… bit.ly/58LcpK #
PAK Lahore High Court seeks answer from A Q Khan over state’s ‘nuke’ secret leak: Lahore, Jan.20 : The Lahore High… bit.ly/6gqfdb #
PAK Lakhvi files petition in Lahore High Court seeking acquittal in 26/11 case: Rawalpindi, Jan.20 : Laskhar-e-Tai… bit.ly/8POAmX #
PAK Gates to convince Pak about India’s ‘greater role’ in Afghanistan: Islamabad, Jan.20 : US Defence Secretary Ro… bit.ly/6zw7Jx #
PAK Cold waves in northern India claim 443 lives: New Delhi/ Uttar Pradesh/ Punjab/ Haryana/ Jammu and Kashmir, Ja… bit.ly/4Ko86u #
KHM Cambodia Guard Forces headquaters: another assistance from Big Brother Hanoi?: The building behing these golde… bit.ly/5xJJs0 #
THA A woman fell down from train’s platform: A woman fell from the platform of a crowded Skytrain station down int… bit.ly/5E4gQG #
VNM LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 20/1: Exhibition of Vietnamese drawings held in France; Vietnamese and German artists to pe… bit.ly/6EFFJq #
CHN Subway bans pranksters in their underwear ow.ly/YtMI #
Chinese team leader says rescue efforts in Haiti know no national boundaries ow.ly/YtNE #
Chinese bid farewell to quake-killed peacekeepers ow.ly/YtNQ #
China: China, India not opponents but partners: Chinese premier ow.ly/YtPB #
UN chief extends condolences on death of Chinese peacekeepers in Haiti ow.ly/YtPM #
Chinese continue to show support to Haiti quake victims ow.ly/YtQ3 #
China urges flexibility on Iran nuclear issue ow.ly/YtQh #
China allocates relief fund to snow-hit Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia ow.ly/YtQG #
CHN Govt websites a cinch for hackers: expert ow.ly/YtR7 #
CHN Police detain parents of missing children ow.ly/YtRs #
CHN No legal basis for ‘dirty sms’ penalties: expert ow.ly/YtRP #
MMR U.S. sees ‘mixed bag’ from Burma on reform: WASHINGTON — The United States aims to have more talks soon with … bit.ly/4B16mu #
MMR Punk’s not dead in military-ruled Myanmar: The singer smashes his guitar to pieces on the stage as thousands o… bit.ly/70L41w #
China cuts US debt ow.ly/YtSN #
VNM Vietnam journalists ‘must serve the nation’: HANOI: The prime minister of Vietnam, a country whose media ranks… bit.ly/5zdjnF #
VNM Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: (AP Photo)This Dec. 25, 2007, photo shows human rights lawyer Le … bit.ly/4QWuLM #
VNM Vietnam Puts 4 Democracy Activists on Trial: (HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam) A group of Vietnamese democracy act… bit.ly/5CFlkR #
PAK Turkey to host Afghanistan-Pakistan summit on Jan 25: Turkish President Abdullah Gul received Tuesday Afghan E… bit.ly/5VNVMw #
PAK Lahore High Court seeks answer from A Q Khan over state’s ‘nuke’ secret leak: Lahore, Jan.20 : The Lahore High… bit.ly/5gPxZO #
PAK Dhaka nabs Pakistanis with fake Indian currency: Dhaka, Jan 20 : Three people, including two Pakistanis, were … bit.ly/8sPi2X #
PAK Pakistan- Court tells government to prosecute Zardari: (MENAFN – Arab News) Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered t… bit.ly/8C9QU9 #
IDN Rice Output Growth in Indonesia to Slow on El Nino, Bulog Says: Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Rice-production growth … bit.ly/7r1gXM #
IDN Rice Output Growth in Indonesia to Slow on El Nino, Bulog Says: Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Rice-production growth … bit.ly/82zHJ2 #
NPL Nepal Maoists stage protest outside Indian Embassy in Kathmandu: Kathmandu, Jan 20 : Unified CPN (Maoist) acti… bit.ly/8TQaNj #
NPL Gen Kapoor arrives in Kathmandu; Maoists greet with black flag: Kathmandu, Jan 19 : Chief of Indian Army Gener… bit.ly/6QS8m0 #
JPN Sony to increase mkt share; unveils 22 new camera models: New Delhi, Jan 19 : Even though the Indian economy i… bit.ly/72tgH2 #
JPN Japan Gives Downbeat Forecast, Warns of Deflation: Japan’s government on Wednesday warned that deflation and h… bit.ly/6vWnEX #
JPN Japan Airlines Collapse Spurs Sojitz Writedown, More May Come: Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Sojitz Corp. wrote off a… bit.ly/74xjvs #
JPN Japan OKs use of imported H1N1 flu vaccines+: TOKYO, Jan. 20 (AP) – (Kyodo)The Health, Labor and Welfare Mini… bit.ly/86aE3h #
JPN Iraqi central bank gov. urges Japan to provide loans, investment+: TOKYO, Jan. 20 (AP) – (Kyodo)Iraqi Central… bit.ly/6SFvIl #
PHL Comelec junks disqualification case vs Arroyo: President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has secured the Commission on… bit.ly/7C4dQS #
PHL Storms cut Philippine rice production in 2009 – govt: #masthead_frame{ height:70px; background:url(inqu… bit.ly/68d1zJ #
PHL Los Angeles City Council passes medical marijuana dispensary ordinance: Richard Eastman, right, an AIDS patien… bit.ly/7vkmeG #
MYS Malaysia takes over ECOSOC reins in New York: NEW YORK: Malaysia was unanimously elected as the new president … bit.ly/8WzuiO #
MYS Malaysia police arrest 8 over church arson attack: By JULIA ZAPPEIAssociated Press Writer KUALA LUMPUR, Malay… bit.ly/7JhcUu #
MYS Dubai Group mulls sale of Bank Islam Malaysia…: Dubai Group may sell its stake in Bank Islam Malaysia for ar… bit.ly/8lH8ft #
MYS Call for MAS to reinstate Tarakan-Tawau flight: TARAKAN (East Kalimantan): Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has been as… bit.ly/89KfE7 #
MYS AirAsia introduces self check-in: KUALA LUMPUR: Low cost carrier, AirAsia, is now offering a self check-in ser… bit.ly/8fH3Dz #
KOR South Korea Reopens the Burger King Murder File: It is one of South Korea’s most famous cold-case files, a sen… bit.ly/6mz2uG #
PRK South Korea Reopens the Burger King Murder File: It is one of South Korea’s most famous cold-case files, a sen… bit.ly/6mz2uG #
KOR S. Korea would strike 1st to preempt N. Korea nuclear attack: minister+: minister+ (AP) – SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Kyod… bit.ly/62MY3e #
PRK S. Korea would strike 1st to preempt N. Korea nuclear attack: minister+: minister+ (AP) – SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Kyod… bit.ly/62MY3e #
Trade pact ‘may affect jobs’: JAKARTA – INDONESIAN economic ministers appeared split on Wednesday over the impact … bit.ly/7lZcKO #
PRK S. Korea would strike 1st to preempt N. Korea nuclear attack: minister+: minister+ (AP) – SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Kyod… bit.ly/7D40Dp #
PRK U.S. dismisses DPRK demand on peace treaty: WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — The United States on Tuesday dismi… bit.ly/84tl1S #
PAK Gates dismisses Afghan claim that reconciliation will tame Taliban: report: Speaking on his E-4B plane en rout… bit.ly/917cQj #
PAK India might lose "patience" with repeat attack: Gates: Despite the great "restraint" shown by India after the … bit.ly/5qsTVv #
IND Chhattisgarh official suspended on sexual abuse charges: A forest department official was on Wednesday suspend… bit.ly/90Dm0y #
IND Groups linked to al-Qaida could provoke India-Pak war: Gates: Al-Qaida is seeking to de-stabilise the entire S… bit.ly/8m61D5 #
KHM King-Father denies help to Sam Rainsy: Lawsuit case is a “political” case … and the court is independent (sic!… bit.ly/7Utgd4 #
PAK Younis eyeing ‘big scores’ to revive career during ODI series in Australia: Karachi, Jan.20 : Pakistan middle… bit.ly/6bDzCL #
PAK Yousuf hoping to deliver better result in ODI’s against Australia: Brisbane, Jan.20 : Despite suffering a humi… bit.ly/6uHqLQ #
PAK Butt blasts Modi for not receiving his call: Lahore, Jan.20 : Upset over the ‘boycott’ of Pakistani cricketers… bit.ly/5L94Ra #
LAO Vietnam journalists ‘must serve the nation’: HANOI: The prime minister of Vietnam, a country whose media ranks… bit.ly/8R7vLp #
LAO Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: (AP Photo)This Dec. 25, 2007, photo shows human rights lawyer Le … bit.ly/5vOHbH #
LAO Thailand reports surge in planned private investment: Bangkok – Thailand last year attracted new local and for… bit.ly/4XxoV9 #
LAO Vietnam Puts 4 Democracy Activists on Trial: (HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam) A group of Vietnamese democracy act… bit.ly/4SmxuR #
NPL Indian, Nepal Army chiefs discuss security measures: Kathmandu, Jan 20 Visiting Indian Army Chief General Dee… bit.ly/6JF1NQ #
NPL Nepal Maoists stage protest outside Indian Embassy in Kathmandu: Kathmandu, Jan 20 : Unified CPN (Maoist) acti… bit.ly/4s12eb #
KHM Politiktoons No. 94: Haiti: Cartoon by Sacrava (on the web at politiktoons.blogspot.comand also at http… bit.ly/5CfU7Y #
VNM Vietnam, Japan vow to boost economic partnership: LookAtVietnam – Vietnam and Japan have affirmed their determ… bit.ly/8gtpzD #
IND Himachal CM Dhumal orders probe into release of phone tapping CD: Himachal Pradesh CM Prem Kumar Dhumal has or… bit.ly/7KNymK #
IND Eleven IAS officers transferred in Bihar: In a major administrative reshuffle, eleven senior IAS officers, inc… bit.ly/8USAOM #
PAK Kaneria vows to avenge Australia thrashing in England: Brisbane, Jan.20 : Pakistan’s premier leg-spinner Da… bit.ly/6XSlhi #
PAK MPA Orangzaib among 4 hurt in Peshawar blast: A bomb blast injured four people on Wednesday including a provin… bit.ly/8Beoy5 #
HGK Lower death toll reported in mines: China says the number of miners who died in accidents last year dropped be… bit.ly/5TDFuv #
HGK Lawsuit after cyber attack: Baidu, has filed a lawsuit against its US-based service provider after a cyber att… bit.ly/6LWs9t #
HGK JAL seeks to reassure passengers: Japan Airlines has sought to reassure its customers that it will keep flying… bit.ly/8o6g5K #
HGK HSI closes 391 lower: Hong Kong shares have fallen 1.8 percent amid renewed weakness in banking stocks due to … bit.ly/8mIGyc #
HGK Solicitors to appear in higher courts: Solicitors will be able to apply to represent clients in Hong Kong’s hi… bit.ly/7LFCf1 #
NPL Nepal ‘to stage gay weddings on Everest’: New Delhi, Jan.20 : Nepal is set to stage same-sex weddings on Mount… bit.ly/5WokLs #
JPN Japan, South Korea extend currency swap deal: (MENAFN) The Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea’s central bank, sa… bit.ly/72cPij #
JPN Sony to Launch PS3 Motion Controller in Autumn: The Motion Controller from Sony uses hand motions and gestures… bit.ly/7QLsCG #
JPN Japan Airlines Collapse Spurs Sojitz Writedown, More May Come: Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Sojitz Corp. wrote off a… bit.ly/4CGNd5 #
PHL Massacre video shown at Philippine trial: A Philippine politician accused of massacring 57 people displayed no… bit.ly/4oZZka #
JPN Japan Air to Cut Third of Staff in Turnaround Plan: Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Japan Airlines Corp. plans to cut 3… bit.ly/5pvYz3 #
JPN UK returns nuclear waste to Japan: The first shipment of highly radioactive waste from the UK is leaving the S… bit.ly/52y6PS #
PHL Pamatong jailed after calling Comelec execs ‘thieves’: "I’m leaving kasi magnanakaw kayong lahat (I’m leaving … bit.ly/7R6Osj #
PHL Third Filipino found dead in Haiti quake rubble: Manila – Rescuers have recovered the body of a third Filipino… bit.ly/8K2cBI #
PHL Grisly massacre footage shown at Philippine trial: A Philippine politician accused of massacring 57 people dis… bit.ly/4ssF9t #
PHL Bomb explodes near mayor house in S. Philippines, 1 hurt: A home-made bomb exploded near the house of a local … bit.ly/7cw07x #
MYS Malaysian Muslim groups divided over ‘Allah’ ruling: Petaling Jaya, Jan 20 : Malaysia’s main Muslim groups a… bit.ly/8aUhB1 #
MYS Malaysian Muslim groups divided over ‘Allah’ ruling: Petaling Jaya, Jan 20 : Malaysia’s main Muslim groups are… bit.ly/4wVp5F #
MYS Malaysia police arrest 8 over church arson attack: Malaysian police Wednesday announced the arrest of eight me… bit.ly/91v0aC #
MYS Malaysian PM keen on meeting Rahul: NEW DELHI: Malaysian Prime Minister Mohammed Najib Tun Abdul Razak arrive… bit.ly/7geb81 #
MYS Malaysian premier arrives; 13 accords in the offing: New Delhi: Malaysian Prime Minister Mohammad Najib Tun Ab… bit.ly/6qReaA #
KOR Japan, South Korea extend currency swap deal: (MENAFN) The Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea’s central bank, sa… bit.ly/8pYf6P #
KOR South Korea Warns North on a First Nuclear Strike: South Korea would launch a pre-emptive conventional strike … bit.ly/5KxWLg #
PRK Japan, South Korea extend currency swap deal: (MENAFN) The Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea’s central bank, sa… bit.ly/8pYf6P #
KOR N.Korea’s Kim close to death: North Korea’s ailing leader Kim Jong-Il may die in two or three years and this c… bit.ly/716NnC #
PRK South Korea Warns North on a First Nuclear Strike: South Korea would launch a pre-emptive conventional strike … bit.ly/5KxWLg #
KOR S Korea to spend $6.5bn to buy oil companies: Korea National Oil Corp is expected to spend more than $6.5bn th… bit.ly/56uKWj #
PRK N.Korea’s Kim close to death: North Korea’s ailing leader Kim Jong-Il may die in two or three years and this c… bit.ly/716NnC #
PRK S Korea to spend $6.5bn to buy oil companies: Korea National Oil Corp is expected to spend more than $6.5bn th… bit.ly/56uKWj #
PRK North Korean Gulags Hold 200,000 Prisoners, Study Estimates: Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — North Korea holds about 20… bit.ly/7zQ2w0 #
Anwar sodomy trial delayed: KUALA LUMPUR – A MALAYSIAN court on Wednesday postponed the start of opposition leader… bit.ly/8htOYR #
PRK N.Korea’s Kim close to death: North Korea’s ailing leader Kim Jong-Il may die in two or three years and this c… bit.ly/6vFK5r #
KHM Vietnam to try dissidents for subversion: Le Cong Dinh, a Fulbright scholar, was the deputy chairman of the Ho… bit.ly/7As8ns #
IDN Last Oceanic Viking Tamils leave Indonesia: The last 16 asylum seekers involved in a stand-off on customs ship… bit.ly/5SDe7j #
IDN Indonesian prosecutors seek death for former graftbuster: JAKARTA: Indonesian state prosecutors yesterday dema… bit.ly/6awozT #
IDN Trade Pact Will Boost Chinese Investment In Indonesia – Minister: ," Mohamad Suleman Hidayat told reporters We… bit.ly/6ZEisk #
IND Price of milk to increase: Sharad Pawar: Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said the price o… bit.ly/8W3pWI #
MMR Journals in Burma forced to publish pro–junta articles: Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Domestic journals in Burma have… bit.ly/6NeAqe #
MMR Ludu U Hla’s birth centenary observed in Mandalay: Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – The birth centenary celebrations and… bit.ly/8aGmwg #
MMR Punk’s not dead in military-ruled Myanmar: YANGON (AFP) – The singer smashes his guitar to pieces on the stag… bit.ly/6kBeG5 #
MMR Myanmar to hold Miss Tourism Contest for 2010: YANGON, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Myanmar will hold a miss tourism co… bit.ly/7H4dBA #
PAK Detailed NRO judgement points fingers towards Zardari’s huge assets stocked abroad: Islamabad, Jan.20 : The Pa… bit.ly/5pK1tt #
PAK Bomb wounds lawmaker in northwest Pakistan: PESHAWAR, Pakistan Police say a roadside bomb has seriously wou… bit.ly/5xOWNc #
VNM Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: By BEN STOCKINGAssociated Press Writer HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam… bit.ly/4tWLqb #
VNM Western ideas ‘led to attempt to overthrow Vietnam government’: human rights lawyer who could face the death p… bit.ly/8iZneP #
VNM Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: (AP Photo)This Dec. 25, 2007, photo shows human rights lawyer Le … bit.ly/63aroc #
VNM Vietnamese democracy activist accuses police of forcing confession: Ho Chi Minh City – The trial of four jaile… bit.ly/7L6kfR #
VNM Forced Recantations of Faith Continue in Vietnam: — A Vietnamese man violently forced to recant his fledgling … bit.ly/8Jaio9 #
HGK Govt urged to speed-up breakdowns probe: The government has been urged to speed up its investigation into last… bit.ly/7aHTEw #
HGK US defends Haiti relief operation: The United States military has defended its handling of operations at the a… bit.ly/7iQzSs #
PAK Zardaris Manchan Abad visit canceled: President Asif Ali Zardaris visit to Manchana Abad has been canceled o… bit.ly/4B0oMP #
Police to tackle ‘tribal war’: TIMIKA (Indonesia) – INDONESIAN police have been authorised to take action over a t… bit.ly/5z9P0B #
Grisly massacre footage shown: MANILA – A PHILIPPINE politician accused of massacring 57 people displayed no emoti… bit.ly/4qGG0r #
PAK President, PM condemn attack on MPA: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on W… bit.ly/4uESEI #
PAK Recruitment of Americans by Qaeda sparks alarm in US: Three dozen Americans have converted to Islam in prison … bit.ly/7NQGmc #
IND Maoists kill Jharkhand college student: A college student was shot dead by suspected Maoists at Bodam in East … bit.ly/6lmIpM #
IND Attacks on Indians in Australia not good for ties: Krishna: Refering to the recent attacks on the Indian commu… bit.ly/7UmI2w #
PAK PPP ‘poorest’ among poor political parties in Pakistan!: Islamabad, Jan.20 : The ruling Pakistan People’s Part… bit.ly/6PH63Q #
PAK Poonch police chief says infiltration attempts from Pakistan on rise: KG Sector/Shidharwan Border Outpost (J-K… bit.ly/8q3d4i #
LKA Last Oceanic Viking Tamils leave Indonesia: The last 16 asylum seekers involved in a stand-off on customs ship… bit.ly/6ySFEt #
KHM SRP officials pay a visit to 2 Cambodian villagers in Svay Rieng jail: Cops check authorization from the SRP M… bit.ly/8I5DJP #
NPL Nepal Minister refutes Maoists’ claim of weapon imports from India: Kathmandu, Jan 20 : Nepal Defence Minister… bit.ly/7HduLl #
PHL "Let Congress take over in case of failure of elections": Three lawmakers on Wednesday proposed a solution in … bit.ly/7RmLOo #
NPL India’s concerns taken seriously, says Nepal PM: Amid India’s concerns over use of Nepalese soil by ISI and ot… bit.ly/6gZFk7 #
PHL RP task force to assist Filipinos reaches Haiti: MANILA, Philippines — A task force assigned to supervise the… bit.ly/7P3YfE #
HGK Institute given go-ahead for courses: The Institute of Education has been given the go-ahead to run one post-g… bit.ly/6AwbTB #
HGK Cha confirms talks to sell ATV stake: ATV shareholder, Payson Cha, has confirmed that he’s in talks to sell a … bit.ly/8aKHYt #
PHL Third Filipino fatality in Haiti earthquake retrieved: The body of another Filipino who died from the earthqua… bit.ly/67HhRx #
JPN Japan Air to Cut Third of Staff in Turnaround Plan: Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Japan Airlines Corp. plans to cut 3… bit.ly/62tp3P #
HGK Warning China growth not sustainable: The chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, Stephen Roach, has warned that the … bit.ly/6tHozY #
JPN Japanese car parts company bringing 600 jobs to Wales: A JAPANESE automotive components company is to create 6… bit.ly/70Lfk6 #
JPN ANA still faces competition from JAL: TOKYO (MarketWatch) — The English Web site of Japan Airlines Corp. now … bit.ly/7a1Whp #
JPN Korea, Japan players head home to help WCup hopes: S EOUL, South Korea — The approach of the 2010 World Cup ha… bit.ly/6Euwur #
JPN Mitsubishi Corporation Appoints New Chairman of the Board of Directors and New President: Tokyo, Jan 20, 2010 … bit.ly/5U8GQq #
MYS Malaysian envoy elected to lead UN Economic and Social Council for 2010: The Malaysian diplomat Hamidon Ali wa… bit.ly/7O3CeQ #
MYS Malaysia police arrest 8 over church arson attack: Malaysian police Wednesday announced the arrest of eight me… bit.ly/60OYpO #
KOR S Korea completes derivatives monitoring system for investors protection: South Korea’s financial watchdog com… bit.ly/7eJhWh #
KOR S Korea sees rise in firms’s direct financing in 2009: South Korean companies’ direct financing increased 11.2… bit.ly/52rh67 #
KOR S Korea, UAE to expand cooperation on semiconductors, shipbuilding: South Korea and the United Arab Emirate (U… bit.ly/82xHw6 #
PRK S Korea completes derivatives monitoring system for investors protection: South Korea’s financial watchdog com… bit.ly/7eJhWh #
PRK Transfer of wartime operational control from U.S. to S. Korea needs political consideration: The South Korea’s… bit.ly/5J0jm9 #
KOR South Korea’s public debt see sharpest growth: South Korea’s national debt grew at the fastest pace last year … bit.ly/7NEtrB #
PRK S Korea sees rise in firms’s direct financing in 2009: South Korean companies’ direct financing increased 11.2… bit.ly/52rh67 #
KOR Transfer of wartime operational control from U.S. to S. Korea needs political consideration: The South Korea’s… bit.ly/5J0jm9 #
PRK S Korea, UAE to expand cooperation on semiconductors, shipbuilding: South Korea and the United Arab Emirate (U… bit.ly/82xHw6 #
PRK South Korea’s public debt see sharpest growth: South Korea’s national debt grew at the fastest pace last year … bit.ly/7NEtrB #
PRK S. Korean defense minister vows preemptive attack against DPRK in case of nuclear provocation: South Korea wil… bit.ly/8sR7I5 #
PAK UN security souncil sanctions Qaeda’s Yemen wing: A U.N. Security Council sanctions committee on Tuesday added… bit.ly/4Yv9XJ #
IDN Landslide buries five people in central Indonesia: Jakarta – A landslide triggered by heavy downpours buried f… bit.ly/8m6EIX #
IDN Indonesian president agrees to grant amnesty for certain convicts: Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyo… bit.ly/8hu5aR #
TWN Taiwan wins respect for aid to Haiti: Ma: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – President Ma Ying-jeou said Wednesday that Taiw… bit.ly/6pQdtD #
TWN MAC to verify FTA remarks by Chinese official: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – The government will verify remarks about T… bit.ly/7N9PMN #
TWN 10% of executives at high risk of serious liver disease: survey: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – One out of every 10 exec… bit.ly/4LOrMN #
TWN President promises quick decision on top prosecutor’s resignation: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – President Ma Ying-jeou… bit.ly/80SMqc #
CHN Drop in China mine deaths, accidents for 2009: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – The number of deaths in China’s mining ind… bit.ly/6xKFDZ #
CHN 9-year sentence for ex-China democracy leader: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – A former Chinese democracy movement leader… bit.ly/7ntoi4 #
CHN MAC to verify FTA remarks by Chinese official: (ChinaPost.com.tw) – The government will verify remarks about T… bit.ly/7qxcEo #
PAK Pakistani politician wounded in blast: PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – A Pakistani politician was among four pe… bit.ly/7k5nkI #
PAK PPP ‘poorest’ among poor political parties in Pakistan!: Islamabad, Jan.20 : The ruling Pakistan People’s Part… bit.ly/5X1GYb #
PAK 21 million Pakistani children to get anti-polio drops: Islamabad, Jan 20 : Twenty-one million children below t… bit.ly/4wO1kb #
PAK al-Qaeda could provoke India-Pakistan conflict: Al-Qaeda is seeking to destabilise the entire South Asia regio… bit.ly/6XTL1n #
PAK Militants still targeting schools in northwest: ISLAMABAD, 20 January 2010 (IRIN) – Attacks by militants on sc… bit.ly/4IQRUO #
VNM No ‘Italian Job’ for Priyanka!: Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra was apparently very keen to work in director Rohan Sip… bit.ly/7ZWpNH #
VNM Wipro projects $1.17 bn IT services revenue in fourth quarter: for IBN Live", "article.wn.com/view/2010… bit.ly/8FvsjL #
VNM Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial for subversion: democracy and freedom. Le Cong Dinh, one of the co… bit.ly/6zvMA8 #
VNM Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: democracy and freedom. Le Cong Dinh, one of the country’s best-kn… bit.ly/4zZF0Y #
VNM Vietnam activists go on trial: . Dinh and three others will be put on trial on charges of working to overthrow… bit.ly/5wbWxN #
VNM Shipbuilder says making its own steel is the only way forward: LookAtVietnam – The Vietnam Shipbuilding Indust… bit.ly/4YWKKk #
HGK Jabs ‘an insurance’ against swine flu: The Health Secretary, York Chow, says the swine flu vaccination program… bit.ly/5ubKUq #
LAO Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: A human rights lawyer who could face the death penalty on charges… bit.ly/8XhU1D #
LAO Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: human rights lawyer who could face the death penalty on charges o… bit.ly/62pmro #
LAO Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: By BEN STOCKINGAssociated Press Writer HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam… bit.ly/5O4XTU #
LAO Vietnam puts 4 democracy activists on trial: (AP Photo)This Dec. 25, 2007, photo shows human rights lawyer Le … bit.ly/8spuyP #
LAO Vietnamese democracy activist accuses police of forcing confession: Ho Chi Minh City – The trial of four jaile… bit.ly/6FR6w1 #
IND Telangana: 45 injured as violence breaks out at Osmania University: Violence broke out on the Osmania Universi… bit.ly/4DrvJJ #
IND Not lived in Maharashtra for 15 yrs? Can’t get taxi permit: The Maharashtra govt has framed new rules for taxi… bit.ly/7gR2xh #
PAK Pak under intense US pressure to allow India land trade route to Afghanistan: Islamabad, Jan.20 : Under immens… bit.ly/8tLTL5 #
PAK US court formally indicts Pak ‘terror suspect’ Aafia: New York, Jan.20 : Detained Pakistani neuroscient… bit.ly/4Qp9jm #
-from a Canadian living in Asia
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HKG Man no longer suspect in Hong Kong attack: Hong Kong, China (CNN) — A man arrested in connection with a.. bit.ly/5M7uPE #
HKG South Gobi looking to raise $465m in Hong Kong IPO: Quote ), plans to raise up to HK$3.6 billion (US$465.. bit.ly/8dRuR7 #
Reliance unit sells stock to finance takeover bid: A unit of India’s Reliance Industries sold a block of shares.. bit.ly/7Yybnh #
Heineken buys Femsa unit for €3.8bn: The Dutch brewer is buying the beer operations of Mexican conglomerate Fem.. bit.ly/7rxms8 #
China ends espionage probe against Rio exec: SYDNEY: China has concluded its commercial espionage investigation.. bit.ly/7msEV6 #
South Korea announces major plan for new city: SEOUL : South Korea Monday announced a 14.6 billion dollar bluep.. bit.ly/6tX5wM #
SGP Ren Ci likely to dip into reserves to fund operating costs: SINGAPORE: Ren Ci Hospital & Medicare Ce.. bit.ly/8iTvyJ #
SGP Sluggish economy expected, but no double dip recession: SINGAPORE: Singapore is unlikely to sink back in.. bit.ly/8nPey7 #
SGP Singapore shares close 0.37% higher: SINGAPORE: Singapore shares edged higher on Monday, cheered by stoc.. bit.ly/8Rn2MK #
SGP Threat of protectionist tendencies to global economy lower compared to peak of recession: SINGAPORE: Glo.. bit.ly/59Bki9 #
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HK stocks rise 0.51 pct; brokerages up: HONG KONG, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Hong Kong shares rose 0.51 percent on Mon.. bit.ly/7oA2pQ #
Hang Seng Index closes 0.5pc higher: (1 hr 9 mins ago) Hong Kong shares rose 0.51 percent as news of the approv.. bit.ly/7hxgnz #
Asian stocks rise as China export recovery buoys confidence; European shares open higher: HONG KONG – World sto.. bit.ly/6R0HAJ #
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HKG Hang Seng Index closes 0.5pc higher: (1 hr 9 mins ago) Hong Kong shares rose 0.51 percent as news of the.. bit.ly/4LF04h #
HKG Hong Kong stocks close 0.51% up: Hong Kong stocks closed up 114.77 points, or 0.51 percent, at 22,411.52.. bit.ly/71yPZ1 #
HKG Last tack to Hong Kong: If I hadn’t been born in Hong Kong my eyes wouldn’t have been attracte.. bit.ly/7nNL3W #
HKG Politicians to resign to force democracy referendum in Hong Kong: Hong Kong – Pro-democracy parties in H.. bit.ly/795Mb6 #
HKG Hong Kong, China shares end higher: HONG KONG: Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks both closed higher on Monda.. bit.ly/8Vu7PW #
S Korea’s Lee revises plans for new city: Lee Myung-bak, South Korea’s president, has increased political tensi.. bit.ly/5TMIsf #
Nomura strengthens its New York team: Japanese bank relocates its top investment banker in Asia to bolster its .. bit.ly/5QV04i #
SGP Thomson Medical Centre Q1 up 25% to S$3.5m: SINGAPORE: Mainboard-listed Thomson Medical Centre said its .. bit.ly/77iMTj #
SGP MAS empowered with 3 main changes to Government Securities Bill: SINGAPORE: The central bank now has mor.. bit.ly/7lwhtE #
SGP JAL financial situation will have minimal impact on ST Aerospace: SINGAPORE: ST Aerospace said Monday th.. bit.ly/8USrCW #
THA Hi! Managers: Start the year on the right note by making a resolution: I am sure that I still have more.. bit.ly/8F35Mu #
THA Hi! Managers: The trap of success: In today’s business environment, some successful organisations with a.. bit.ly/4PfbAx #
THA EXIM sells $200 mn FRN: Export-Import Bank of Thailand on Monday appointed Daiwa and Mizuho as joint lea.. bit.ly/713vGo #
Asian stocks rise on China export recovery: (AP) HONG KONG – Asian stock markets rose Monday as news of a sur.. bit.ly/4pnbcg #
Israel urges Hamas to rein in Gaza militant groups: TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak ur.. bit.ly/5LDvvM #
Asian Markets Overview of January 11: (MENAFN – ABN Newswire) US stocks was slightly higher on Friday, hitting .. bit.ly/6Fh0I5 #
Three U.S. servicemembers killed in Afghanistan: KABUL (Reuters) – Three U.S. service members were killed Monda.. bit.ly/6yRS6R #
PE investments fall to 4-yr low at $4 bn in 2009: NEW DELHI: Difficult fund raising conditions slowed the pace .. bit.ly/6M3QWi #
Bank regulators to weigh economic impact: Regulators writing new global capital and liquidity rules for banks h.. bit.ly/7YUFCb #
Rusal slams ‘misconceptions’ over HK listing: Russian aluminium group breaks its silence on its Hong Kong initi.. bit.ly/6jFCiS #
Strong Chinese exports boost equities: Global Markets Overview: Equities rally and industrial commodities jump .. bit.ly/8MFNln #
China, Hong Kong lead Asian market rally: HONG KONG: Shanghai and Hong Kong led a regional stocks rally on Mond.. bit.ly/59V1oy #
China, Malaysia to pump billions into Borneo power project: KUALA LUMPUR: China’s leading power grid operator S.. bit.ly/7XJI6w #
SGP Technics to buy 55% stake in Wecom for about S$3.6m to expand into oil, gas piping: SINGAPORE: Mainboard.. bit.ly/7Ujo5a #
SGP Koon Holdings guides for higher pre-tax profit for FY ended December 2009: SINGAPORE: Singapore-listed K.. bit.ly/7Br7ez #
SGP Ziwo Holdings registers four new patents in China: SINGAPORE: Mainboard-listed Ziwo Holdings said its su.. bit.ly/6TzLym #
SGP Qian Hu’s Q4 net profit up 3.6% due to better sales: SINGAPORE: Mainboard-listed Qian Hu posted a 3.6 pe.. bit.ly/4zXiD8 #
SGP STI rallies in first week of 2010, closing in on 3,000; peak expected at 3,200 for year: SINGAPORE: Sing.. bit.ly/8sSmx3 #
HKG Hong Kong democrats to resign, forcing "referendum": HONG KONG (Reuters) – Five Hong Kong lawm.. bit.ly/6PrUvo #
HKG Hong Kong democrats to resign, forcing "referendum": HONG KONG (Reuters) – Five Hong Kong lawm.. bit.ly/6d4fbx #
HKG Hong Kong, China shares end higher: HONG KONG: Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks both closed higher on Monda.. bit.ly/8yT5sA #
HKG Hong Kong democrats to resign, forcing "referendum": HONG KONG (Reuters) – Five Hong Kong lawm.. bit.ly/8Ckw8i #
HKG Hong Kong economy forecast to grow 4% to 5% in 2010: The University of Hong Kong on Monday projected a g.. bit.ly/8TDk50 #
Asian Markets End In Positive Territory: (RTTNews) – The markets across Asia, excluding Japan which is closed f.. bit.ly/8yw4hU #
Denmark adds terrorism charge to cartoonist attack: COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Danish prosecutors have added a terr.. bit.ly/8LTWYj #
Trial in Kansas abortion doctor’s slaying begins: KANSAS CITY (Reuters) – The Kansas trial of an anti-abor.. bit.ly/5JP2Lv #
HKG Hong Kong democrats to resign, forcing "referendum": HONG KONG (Reuters) – Five Hong Kong lawm.. bit.ly/4C4J4e #
HKG Hong Kong discount to Chinese stocks may disappear: China’s approval for short sales and stock inde.. bit.ly/5FnA1W #
HKG SouthGobi Energy Resources Announces Plan for Global Equity Offering and Secondary Listing on the Hong K.. bit.ly/4Aoeon #
HKG Hong Kong residents want democracy more than high speed trains: Halt on government proposal to fund the .. bit.ly/8Z4qze #
JPN Business › Toyota widens lead in hybrid race: The global auto industry is intensifying moves to develop .. bit.ly/53FBS4 #
JPN Business › Citigroup reportedly replacing Japan head : Citigroup Inc is sending the chief executive of i.. bit.ly/6I2CtP #
JPN Business › Turnaround plan favors JAL’s switch to Delta-led alliance in April 2011: The state-backed bod.. bit.ly/5g0shE #
Volkswagen posts record 2009 sales: FRANKFURT: Volkswagen, the biggest European car manufacturer, posted record.. bit.ly/7Ix2OZ #
Asian stocks rise as China trade surges: Asian stocks rose, lifting the MSCI Asia Pacific excluding Japan Index.. bit.ly/6Emijj #
Algeria says tightened U.S. flight checks unfair: ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria said on Monday a U.S. decision to.. bit.ly/7r0pg7 #
Supreme court blocks broadcasting of gay marriage case: "} ,{"image" : ‘/resources/r/?m=02&.. bit.ly/7C7qSl #
Northern Ireland leader to step down temporarily: BELFAST (Reuters) – Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Rob.. bit.ly/6hEgWu #
HK stocks to open up 1 pct; Chalco rises: NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks paused on Monday after a week of gai.. bit.ly/5i32gQ #
HKG Hong Kong acid attacker at large: A man arrested in Hong Kong for hurling bottles of acid at people in a.. bit.ly/7hR6a8 #
Export bounce exceeds Beijing’s forecasts: Economists caution that the December trade numbers reflect a low bas.. bit.ly/71yvfn #
Hyundai benefits from US recession: Hyundai said the recession had helped it increase market share in the US as.. bit.ly/77bkvM #
CHN Export bounce exceeds Beijing’s forecasts: Economists caution that the December trade numbers reflect a .. bit.ly/4zqQu9 #
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Obama to target banks with new levy: The Obama administration, under increasing pressure from Democrats in Cong.. bit.ly/7GJuoX #
Russia unveils own ‘cash for clunkers’ scheme: MOSCOW: Russia on Monday unveiled a scheme similar to those empl.. bit.ly/4wGYSr #
JPN Business › Honda aims to add flair to hybrid market with CR-Z : Honda Motor Co showed off the production.. bit.ly/8r2cjo #
JPN Business › American Airlines CEO says JAL hasn’t vetoed cash : The CEO of American Airlines, which just .. bit.ly/60HGg9 #
HKG Hong Kong protesters want democracy more than high speed trains: Halt on government proposal to fund the.. bit.ly/8hlk56 #
BP overtakes Shell in market cap: BP’s outperformance reflects the success of Tony Hayward, the chief executive.. bit.ly/8qy7md #
Miners shun China in iron ore price talks: Decision to sideline Beijing is remarkable as China is the largest i.. bit.ly/7cnooo #
Rate rise fears spark rush to issue bonds: Businesses and governments have rushed to raise tens of billions of .. bit.ly/80OFJf #
Major powers may meet on Iran in New York Saturday: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Major powers are expected to meet in.. bit.ly/8BrKTG #
North Korea calls for peace treaty to replace armistice: SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea said on Monday it wants .. bit.ly/729yUs #
Obama, Cuomo target Wall Street bonuses: WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The White House and a top U.S. regulat.. bit.ly/6lNRGH #
Questions fly as California gay marriage trial opens: "} ,{"image" : ‘/resources/r/?m=02&am.. bit.ly/5Bsw2l #
Profit-taking pulls down oil prices: NEW YORK: Oil prices closed lower on Monday as traders locked in profits a.. bit.ly/83Ih3n #
Wall Street cautious as corporate earnings season begins: NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks traded mixed on Monday a.. bit.ly/6ROybP #
THA SET inspects trading history: The Stock Exchange of Thailand has asked for the trading-order history of .. bit.ly/876cSU #
THA prices, not futures, are|hurting shops, says broker: Gold futures brokerage GT Wealth Management has cha.. bit.ly/52GyS5 #
THA ChinaAsean FTA should be good for Thailand: Dhanin: Thailand should be at an overall advantage as a resu.. bit.ly/7PBdxr #
THA ‘Grey market’ keeping certain segments afloat: IPG Mediabrands: While many products and services were ba.. bit.ly/5mTQ4d #
THA Process begins to end legal deadlock: A final process has begun which is aimed at ending the legal deadl.. bit.ly/6TFkEm #
Olympus exceeds fourth quarter production targets: Toronto, January 11, 2010 – Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc. (T.. bit.ly/8tKHOO #
China says missile defence system test successful: China’s military successfully tested a system for intercepti.. bit.ly/6MV6Rb #
Lehman warns on ‘unreasonable’ US claims: Big banks seeking windfall profits by ‘outrageously unreasonable’ cla.. bit.ly/7h5nFe #
Asian equities lifted by freight stocks: Asian stocks mostly nudged higher on Monday, spurred by data showing g.. bit.ly/7pqgvK #
Insight: The myth of the Brics: Peter Tasker at Arcus Research on why many emerging markets are becoming mainst.. bit.ly/7bK7DX #
China markets set to welcome short sellers: Since the Shanghai Stock Exchange was founded in 1990, Chinese inve.. bit.ly/6hLozc #
IND Insight: The myth of the Brics: Peter Tasker at Arcus Research on why many emerging markets are becoming.. bit.ly/5QadRd #
IND Mumbai exchange joins the rush for co-location: Brokers will enjoy faster share trading by locating clos.. bit.ly/7amV5G #
Canada pushes for movement in Asian currencies: WINNIPEG — Canada called on Monday for more movement in some A.. bit.ly/8CePkB #
Algeria protests at new U.S. air security rules: ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s foreign minister summoned t.. bit.ly/7JRDS6 #
Bomber urged more attacks before striking CIA: LONDON (Reuters) – A double agent who killed seven CIA officers .. bit.ly/7Io5vt #
US dollar drops after robust Chinese data spurs risk-taking: NEW YORK: The US dollar dropped on Monday after ro.. bit.ly/8NKwtN #
AOL to begin cutting jobs after volunteers run short: NEW YORK: US Internet company AOL said on Monday that it .. bit.ly/4tT3t9 #
GM still talking on Saab despite wind-down: DETROIT, Michigan: General Motors is still talking to Dutch sports .. bit.ly/4EIUMB #
JPN Business › Current account surplus rises 76.9% in November: Japan’s current account surplus rose 76.9% i.. bit.ly/6xoUba #
CHN Miners shun China in iron ore price talks: Decision to sideline Beijing is remarkable as China is the la.. bit.ly/8RzsQJ #
HKG Hong Kong nabs five over holiday Ginza jewelry burglary: HONG KONG (Kyodo) A Hong Kong court indicted fi.. bit.ly/5d1mOb #
Obama considers bank fee: WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama is considering imposing a fee on banks to help .. bit.ly/70Ze4u #
Toyota unveils compact hybrid concept in Detroit: DETROIT, Michigan: Toyota unveiled a compact hybrid concept c.. bit.ly/6G1jYj #
THA More tax breaks for tourism: The Revenue Department yester¬day promised to provide more tax breaks for t.. bit.ly/6ttssS #
THA GGF wants answers from PWO regarding rice-contract cancellation: Malaysia’s GGF Group has requested an e.. bit.ly/8PBYnh #
THA Energy Ministry mulls LPG purchases: The Energy Ministry may buy 100,000 tonnes of foreign liquefied pet.. bit.ly/4LPSzx #
VNM Asian markets sentiment buoyed by China moves: Shanghai and Hong Kong led a regional stocks rally yester.. bit.ly/4wy0YK #
VNM Vietinbank beats 2009 profit target: Vietinbank posted a profit of over three trillion dong (US$163 mill.. bit.ly/7CmunU #
VNM AsianBondsOnline News Highlights – Week of 4 – 8 January 2010: The Philippines sold USD1.5 billion of bo.. bit.ly/8GxqGc #
VNM Asian countries tap climate funds for $800m in boost for innovative climate action: Three countries in A.. bit.ly/7KoU0Y #
VNM Upward trend continues for Indonesia’s economy: The World Bank’s Indonesia Economic Quarterl.. bit.ly/8KDfeb #
Indonesia oil & gas investment could stall in 2010: Indonesian oil and gas development is stalling in 2010 with.. bit.ly/8VsNUZ #
Korea announcesb dollar plan for new city:
South Korea’s government Mon.. bit.ly/4zsgwT #
China says active fiscal policies to stay:
China will extend active fis.. bit.ly/7mZ04T #
Japan’s high debt not a problem short-term: IMF: Japan’s public debt is very high but is not a serious problem .. bit.ly/6MtSdI #
$12b loan for Taiwan high speed rail firm:
Taiwan’s debt-ridden high-sp.. bit.ly/6dykav #
Taiwan opposition scores fresh election win:
Taiwan’s main opposition p.. bit.ly/5Vs74f #
U.S. lawyers say Gitmo detainee denied speedy trial: NEW YORK (Reuters) – The criminal case against the first d.. bit.ly/6LNXYh #
NBFCs go on an overdrive as economy rebounds: CHENNAI & KOLKATA: Good times seem to be back for non-banking.. bit.ly/4Vsi0u #
PE play takes a hit on market volatility: CHENNAI: Private equity firms invested $1,392 million over 84 deals i.. bit.ly/6wCxnB #
THA Crackdown on travel scams: The Tourism Authority of Thailand plans to work closely with other agencies t.. bit.ly/6MchDr #
THA Pum Pui steering away from ’saturated’ domestic fish market: Kuang Pei San Food Products, |manufacturer .. bit.ly/7KKRKs #
THA Six-month postponement of trading|in mini gold futures could emerge: The Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX.. bit.ly/8bXa9X #
VNM SDP issues additional 2.25m shares with offered price of 12,000 dong per share: Northern bourse-listed S.. bit.ly/5gEWgP #
VNM ICG issues 5m shares for capital increase: Song Hong Construction JSC (coded ICG) has decided to issue f.. bit.ly/6Eq8Ge #
VNM ABT’s 2009 profit estimated at 543.9b dong: Ben Tre Aquafish Export Import JSC (STC listed ABT) estimate.. bit.ly/6GWGUv #
VNM PET reports 135b dong pre tax profit in 2009: PetroVietnam general Service Joint Stock Corp (coded PET) .. bit.ly/5JiMKn #
VNM Vietnam businesses look on the bright side: A recently released survey placed businesses in Vietnam toge.. bit.ly/7QtG1D #
VNM New venture polishes steel sector: A Taiwanese-backed industrial corporation will begin making a key ste.. bit.ly/88byzE #
VNM CAAV approves new flight schedule for Indochina Airlines: The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (.. bit.ly/4G5wew #
VNM Vietnam joins export competition with Thailand: A recent survey by Thailand Commerce University showed t.. bit.ly/5DKosx #
VNM Vietnam reaches 1m Visa cards mark: Visa international card association on January 7 announced the list .. bit.ly/4F6XKR #
VNM Electricity of Vietnam to invest record amount in 2010: State-owned Electricity of Vietnam said it would.. bit.ly/5LyFFs #
VNM Vinacomin to build seaport for bauxite transport: The State-owned Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Indu.. bit.ly/79fxdn #
VNM Saigon Newport inks joint venture deal: Saigon Newport Co signed a joint venture contract with Hong Kong.. bit.ly/6DfBYF #
VNM First tonne of equipment to be installed in Vung Ang 1 thermo power plant in May: After officially start.. bit.ly/4pAmcQ #
VNM PVA gets approval for investment project of Dong Hoi industrial zone: Nghe An Oil and Gas Construction J.. bit.ly/7QpFIQ #
Rio Tinto to start work on Indonesia Aposs Lasamphala nickel project: PT Rio Tinto Indonesia said it will start.. bit.ly/8HOIcU #
Indonesia, Jordan to build $200m fertiliser materials factory: State-owned fertilizer company PT Petrokimia Gre.. bit.ly/8rZU5Y #
AOL starts staff lay offs: AOLhas begun a round of compulsory layoffs in the US and Europe after failing to rea.. bit.ly/7zrqLj #
Nikkei hits 15-month high as resource stocks gain: TOKYO, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei average hit a .. bit.ly/5EBiIZ #
Asian markets lower as debt worries linger: RALEIGH — A lawyer with the Poyner Spruill’s law office.. bit.ly/5Urq8y #
Scottish Widows Buys ‘Unloved’ Japanese Stocks, Greek Bonds: Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) — Scottish Widows.. bit.ly/7hacot #
Most Japanese Stocks Rise on Commodity Prices, Shipping Rates: Mitsubishi Corp., Japan’s biggest commodit.. bit.ly/6ct8JT #
Most Japanese Stocks Rise on Commodity Prices, Shipping Rates: Mitsubishi Corp., Japan’s biggest commodit.. bit.ly/7WusTS #
BMW looks to China to help overall sales growth: DETROIT, Michigan: German automaker BMW expects a return to gl.. bit.ly/4U4M8d #
SGP China Printing & Dye runs out of options to remain listed on SGX: SINGAPORE: Singapore-listed firm, Chin.. bit.ly/55GZWV #
SGP Olam to buy Nigerian wheat miller for US$108m: SINGAPORE: Mainboard-listed commodities firm Olam Interna.. bit.ly/7LX3Is #
THA Further upgrade for True 3g network: True plans to spend |Bt300 million to Bt500 million this year on up.. bit.ly/64cLXm #
PAK Inflation at 10.52pc despite tight policy :
ISLAMABAD – Despite pursuing a tough monetary policy durin.. bit.ly/50Cxcr #
PAK Tax incentives for manufacturers demanded :
ISLAMABAD -Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICC.. bit.ly/8kxe2k #
PAK Remittances up 24pc :
KARACHI – Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis continued to show a risin.. bit.ly/65hfzH #
PAK Gas to textile mills suspended :
LAHORE (PR) – Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Monday suspe.. bit.ly/4L3Nrc #
PAK Stock market shrugs off violence in Karachi :
KARACHI – Positive activity was witnessed at the stock m.. bit.ly/7T2SCT #
JPN Business › Bank lending rises record 2.2% in 2009 : The average daily balance of Japanese bank lending l.. bit.ly/7P8Rd3 #
Bright Food offers $1.4bn for CSR sugar unit: China’s Bright Food Group has approached CSR to buy its sugar and.. bit.ly/7XQrlU #
Philippines says exports rebound after 10-month fall: MANILA: Philippine exports rose in November for the first.. bit.ly/60pBmN #
VNM PPG to pay 10pct dividend in cash: Phu Phong Service Trade and Production Joint Stock Co (coded PPG) rec.. bit.ly/6roq9o #
VNM VFM sells over 1.3m PVX shares: Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) announced the sales results of Loc Viet Fund .. bit.ly/6n0N4s #
VNM CDC to issue 3.87m shares: Chuong Duong Joint Stock Co (HNX-coded CDC) announced that January 15 would b.. bit.ly/7Rl89v #
VNM EuroCham supports eight Vietnamese enterprise associations: European Committee (EC) decided to fund for .. bit.ly/7G36X2 #
VNM FPT Da Nang Building officially put into operation: FPT Group held the opening ceremony of FPT Da Nang o.. bit.ly/7rbGui #
VNM CMC Corp estimates to gain 2009 profit of 147b dong: CMC Group Joint Stock Co (CMC Corp) reported to gai.. bit.ly/4ty8nn #
VNM Pharmaceutical producer gains over 112b dong of profit, 4.5 times higher than 2008Pharmaceutical produce.. bit.ly/7L1e8N #
VNM Trade deficit a prominent issue for Vietnam: One of prominent issues in 2009 and following years is trad.. bit.ly/8Cd3UT #
VNM Interbank rate slashes w-o-w: State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s report during the week from December 31, 200.. bit.ly/6DRImQ #
VNM Banks asked to report on gold trading: Pursuing the direction of prime minister about state management o.. bit.ly/7YAdou #
VNM SHB to issue convertible bonds: Saigon-Hanoi commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) has recently announced to.. bit.ly/7UJXRI #
VNM Many opportunities and challenges for banks in 2010: In 2009, Vietnam had to counter many challenges and.. bit.ly/4OllIs #
VNM Vietnam to spend some 37tr dong on transport in 2010: The Ministry of Transportation disbursed 34 trilli.. bit.ly/6Qm4fS #
$1b spent on renting FPSO for Chim Sao and Dua mining: Premier Oil Vietnam Offshore B.V. (POVO) will sign a nea.. bit.ly/8jggTC #
VNM Slow growth for 3G infrastructure: The country’s mobile network infrastructure has been sluggish in meet.. bit.ly/6c6jBs #
VNM S-Fone maintains operation despite withdrawal of SK Telecom: CDMA S-Fone mobile phone generator yesterda.. bit.ly/8KIRa7 #
JPN Business › Hatoyama calls for understanding from JAL retirees on pension cuts: Prime Minister Yukio Hato.. bit.ly/7zBmXH #
HKG Acid attacks are ‘easy’ in Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China (CNN) — Another mysterious acid attack.. bit.ly/6aygif #
HKG Hong Kong Shares May Tick Higher: (RTTNews) – The Hong Kong stock market has closed higher now in two st.. bit.ly/7BV840 #
JPN Business › JAL flooded with sell orders at ask-only amid possible delisting: Shares of Japan Airlines we.. bit.ly/6ZKmYn #
Carlyle plans renminbi fund with state body: Carlyle Group, the US private equity fund, unveiled plans to work .. bit.ly/62s26f #
CHN Carlyle plans renminbi fund with state body: Carlyle Group, the US private equity fund, unveiled plans t.. bit.ly/8UhOgR #
North Korea calls for peace treaty to replace armistice: SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea said on Monday it wants .. bit.ly/6tm3N9 #
HK, China stocks rise on reforms; brokerages soar: HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Shares in Hong Kong a.. bit.ly/4rJ8Iq #
HK stocks seen opening flat; energy stocks eyed: HONG KONG, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Hong Kong shares are expected to.. bit.ly/6AHDNq #
HK stocks to open down 0.15 pct; China Shenhua rises: HONG KONG, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Hong Kong shares are set to.. bit.ly/75TpEk #
Asian Stocks Fall on China Money-Market Rate, Alcoa Earnings: Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) — Asian stocks fluctuated, a.. bit.ly/5f0k69 #
FEMSA shares plummet on Heineken buyout news: MEXICO CITY: Shares of Latin America’s biggest brewer, Fomento Ec.. bit.ly/4Qbnt5 #
Carmakers focus on India’s small car market: NEW DELHI: Small is big at this year’s auto expo in New Delhi. bit.ly/5hJ6zI #
VNM TienPhongBank sells nearly 300,000 LCG coded shares: Vietnam Ventures Limited purchased 200,000 and sold.. bit.ly/7d3A1F #
VNM Foreign investors get advice for purchasing shares in Vietnam: Cash.Online magazine quoted the well-know.. bit.ly/6ankOi #
VNM Business and stock briefs January 12: * Song Hong Construction JSC (coded ICG) has decided to issue five.. bit.ly/6DXS0A #
VNM VN Index loses 500 point threshold: The stock market today January 12 continued falling and the index of.. bit.ly/60BwOL #
Delisting talk pressures JAL: Shares of Japan Airlines were untraded due to a flood of sell orders amid talk th.. bit.ly/8Bz16Q #
Nikkei flat as banks fall, resource firms rise: TOKYO, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The Nikkei average was little changed.. bit.ly/8fPyNw #
Hang Seng down 0.66pc in early trade: (1 hr 45 mins ago) Hong Kong shares opened down 0.66 percent, with the be.. bit.ly/8nfcMS #
Asian Currencies Fall, Paced by Won, as Banks May Stem Gains: Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) — Asian currencies fell, led.. bit.ly/4SFgbn #
China stocks said to begin a ‘new era’: Volatility may drop and “extremely high” valuatio.. bit.ly/5FWHcw #
Japanese stocks mixed in morning trading: Tokyo – Stocks in Tokyo were mixed in Tuesday morning trading. Resour.. bit.ly/67A7uB #
Japan’s current account surplus up for fourth month: TOKYO: Japan’s current account surplus grew in November fo.. bit.ly/7PsSYz #
SKorea’s LG unveils US$13b investment plan: SEOUL: South Korea’s LG Group on Tuesday announced plans to invest .. bit.ly/7qlJGa #
India’s Infosys reports Q3 drop in net profit: BANGALORE, India: India’s second largest software exporter, Info.. bit.ly/6Vj1i7 #
HKG Hong Kong, Shanghai retreat on property shares: HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Chinese and Hong Kong shares .. bit.ly/7nvxYq #
HKG Hang Seng down 0.66pc in early trade: (1 hr 45 mins ago) Hong Kong shares opened down 0.66 percent, with.. bit.ly/7aopeS #
HKG Hong Kong leads IPO race, but critics warn over quality: HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s stock exchange wa.. bit.ly/6WVYtd #
HKG China, Hong Kong head Asian stock market rally: HONG KONG — Shanghai and Hong Kong led a regional stock.. bit.ly/4vIXEx #
JPN Business › Nikkei hits new 15-month high as China hopes outweigh JAL woes: Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday, wi.. bit.ly/7T5nkH #
HK shares fall, led by banks; China nudges up: HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Hong Kong shares slipped .. bit.ly/5FTnHy #
China property share valuations now cheaper: HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Chinese property stocks have taken some.. bit.ly/5RJrJ3 #
Asian Stocks Drop on Worries Over Chinese Monetary Policy: SINGAPORE — Asian stocks fell on Tuesday, a da.. bit.ly/5hxv7C #
Most Asian Stocks Fall on China Money-Market Rate, Alcoa Profit: Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) — Most Asian stocks fell,.. bit.ly/73rBkR #
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of global earnings and as oil tumbles below $82 a barrel: BANGKOK – Asian marke.. bit.ly/7PQ470 #
SGP Tiger Airways advances aircraft delivery: SINGAPORE: Singapore budget carrier Tiger Airways said on Tues.. bit.ly/8blofw #
THA Exim Bank to sell floating-rate notes: The Export-Import Bank of Thailand yesterday appointed Daiwa and .. bit.ly/5V7AlM #
THA Govt to make it easier to conduct business: Thailand will make business transactions easier and faster t.. bit.ly/5032UJ #
IND Infosys revises guidance upwards for this fiscal : Buoyed by sequential growth in the third quarter, Inf.. bit.ly/64n4Xi #
IND Centre of ’bloody’ row BMIC 15 years in making: The Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor.. bit.ly/5wzlSj #
IND Indian Airlines sacks overweight air hostess, court asks why?: The Delhi High Court Monday issued a noti.. bit.ly/8T2J4P #
Airbus hopes to double A380 production in 2010: PARIS: Plane maker Airbus aims to double output of its new A380.. bit.ly/7rRop0 #
American Airlines raises stakes in JAL bidding war: TOKYO: American Airlines on Tuesday upped the ante in a bid.. bit.ly/6FR1op #
HKG Drunk Indians offloaded in Hong Kong: BEIJING/NEW DELHI: It’s not just "cattle class" on .. bit.ly/7LNIUV #
HKG Hong Kong shares 0.45pc down at break: (36 mins ago) Hong Kong shares were 0.45 percent lower by the bre.. bit.ly/6bjWo9 #
HKG Hong Kong Exchanges Ready for Yuan Products, CEO Says: Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) — Hong Kong Exchanges & .. bit.ly/8NjQIq #
Japan lending falls as bond market revives: Loans by Japanese banks fell for the first time in four years in De.. bit.ly/6FyrmB #
Cadbury steps up defence against Kraft: The chocolate maker said it would increase its annual dividend by 10% a.. bit.ly/7hFKki #
Investors pull back after Alcoa disappoints: Global markets overview: News that the US aluminium group opened t.. bit.ly/8l6WlY #
Nikkei climbs to 15-mth closing high, JAL tumbles: TOKYO, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei average climbe.. bit.ly/8BvaXf #
Nikkei hits 15-mth high on China boost: TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei stock average climbed to a 15-month high on .. bit.ly/4CrLbR #
Japanese stocks rose to 15 month closing high – Summary: Tokyo – Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Averag.. bit.ly/6mevBz #
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of earnings: Asian stock markets were mixed in sluggish, year-end trade Wednesd.. bit.ly/7A1L8G #
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of earnings: BANGKOK Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as investors held back .. bit.ly/6zMJI0 #
China rolls out fresh measures for real estate market ow.ly/VyAV #
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of earnings: Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as investors held back ahead of a.. bit.ly/6euDwM #
China stocks climb 2pc on recovery hopes: (1 hr 4 mins ago) The mainland’s key stock index ended nearly 2 .. bit.ly/7IpY6J #
Hang Seng Index slides 0.4pc: (7 mins ago) Hong Kong shares slipped 0.38 percent in choppy trade as persistent .. bit.ly/4nBmc4 #
Australian stocks down 1pc: PERTH – The Australian share market was dragged one per cent lower as profit-takers.. bit.ly/72OIlS #
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of earnings: Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as investors held back ahead of a.. bit.ly/5bxfz8 #
Chinese supertanker set for maiden voyage to Mid-East ow.ly/VyCv #
THA Pum Pui steering away from ’saturated’ domestic fish market: Kuang Pei San Food Products, manufacturer o.. bit.ly/7keNEL #
THA Thai market to recover across all segments: Colliers: Foreign buyers have returned to the Thai property .. bit.ly/4RbbZp #
Chinese economy risks overheating: study ow.ly/VyDC #
CHN New economic development zone expected to boost output ow.ly/VyDW #
China opens wind power market ow.ly/VyEh #
China’s credit explodes in first week of ‘10 ow.ly/VyEE #
CHN BEA sets up data center in Shanghai ow.ly/VyFL #
CHN Rio case goes to prosecutor after probe ow.ly/VyFX #
China’s pork supply, price to remain stable in 2010 ow.ly/VyGg #
China warns of intensive milk powder import ow.ly/VyGl #
CHN Sinopec bills ow.ly/VyGF #
CHN Steel restructuring ow.ly/VyHn #
TWN Flat screens order largest ever ow.ly/VyHx #
CHN Borneo power project ow.ly/VyI8 #
CHN Coal prices on the rise ow.ly/VyIf #
CHN Auto sales set record with unprecedented growth ow.ly/VyJj #
-from a Canadian living in Asia