Elephant tusk smuggling jumps in 2011 CBC | There were a record number of large seizures of ivory in 2011 reflecting the sharp increase in illegal trade in elephant tusks, the conservation organization TRAFFIC says. | There were at least 13 seizures of caches of ivory over 800 kg each, the group said in a news release Thursday. | "A conserv...
Shinawatra, Aquino hold bilateral talks Gulf News | Manila: Visiting Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and President Benigno Aquino III held bilateral talks during the Thai leader's six-hour visit on Thursday as the two leaders shared notes on free trade and other concerns. | "I...
Open for Business in Southeast Asia Jakarta Globe There is much talk today about the individual performance of countries in our region. Indonesia and the Philippines have seen structural declines in the long-term yields of their local currency debt. Malaysia is undertaking ambitious institutional re...
How to Start a War: The American Use of War Pretext Incidents. Pakalert Press Share | Global Research | This historical review raises an important issue: Is the Pentagon seeking to trigger military confrontation in the Persian Gulf with a view to providing a pretext and a justification to wage an all out war on the Islamic ...
No job after training, Merchant Navy institute told to refund student Indian Express | Chandigarh Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed Swami Vivekanand University of Merchant Navy (now Merchant Navy Officer Academy) to refund Rs 3.15 lakh to a student residing at Mohali for defaulting on its promise, and pay Rs 50,000 as co...
Power Play Foreign Policy | For a president who admires a slick backdoor pass and the occasional alley-oop, it is fitting that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described his key strategic doctrine in terms of pivoting. In a recent Foreign Policy article, she articulated the...
Thailand's flood-hit economy retools for 2012 Jakarta Post | The flood aftermath and fast-changing consumer behavior in the digital community have created opportunities for businesses while phasing out those that are uncompetitive and outdated. | The Nation's Business Desk reports on this year's expected mar...
Elephant tusk smuggling jumps in 2011 CBC | There were a record number of large seizures of ivory in 2011 reflecting the sharp increase in illegal trade in elephant tusks, the conservation organization TRAFFIC says. | There were at least 13 seizures of caches of ivory over 800 kg each, the g...
China, ASEAN begin free trade deals Ghana Business News | A new free trade area comes into effect on Friday, incorporating China and the six founding members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean). | These countries include Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. ...
Asian leaders share visions for economic blocs Ghana Business News | Kevin Rudd - Australian Prime MinisterAsian leaders heard competing plans from Australia and Japan for a massive EU-style economic and political bloc as they wrapped up an annual summit in Thailand on Sunday. | Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd ...
