Archive for June 19th, 2010
Asian markets stronger, thanks to Spain
A successful bond sale by the Spanish government lifted confidence in Asian trade yesterday Friday June 18, with most markets posting gains, although sentiment was tempered [...]
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Leighton’s shares peaked after winning big contracts in Indonesia
Shares in Leighton Holdings made a solid performance in the market yesterday after it announced its big contracts yesterday. In a statement made to the Australian Securities [...]
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PGN says to seek up to 15t rupiah for gas deals
Indonesia’s biggest gas distributor, PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) (PGAS.JK: Quote), said on Thursday it may raise up to 15 trillion rupiah ($1.64 billion) to finance [...]
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Coal output up but sales lag
The Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) churned out 25.8 million tonnes of unprocessed coal in the first half of this year, up 15 per cent on last [...]
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Donggi-Senoro LNG project terms agreed -energy minister
Indonesia’s energy minister said on Thursday that the terms of the Donggi-Senoro liquefied natural gas (LNG) project had been approved, with 25-30 percent of production [...]
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Singapore, Greece agree to expand bilateral Air Services Agreement
Singapore and Greece have agreed to expand the Air Services Agreement between both countries. Under the expanded bilateral agreement, carriers from Singapore and Greece are [...]
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Asia’s solar energy market potential
Asia could account for a quarter of global solar capacity in five years, possibly overtaking the United States, if the region’s policy makers continue to enact measures [...]
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Thailand says buying Thaicom depends on resolving legal issues
The Thai government said Thursday it needs to resolve several legal issues before it can conclude a proposal to buy Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd.’s stake in Thai satellite [...]
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China’s gravitational pull on Taiwan
China has 1,400 missiles pointed at Taiwan, a stark reminder that Beijing still views the neighboring island as a renegade province that will someday be absorbed, by force if [...]
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Philippines in danger of repeating sorry history
On June 30, President Benigno Aquino III will take occupancy of Manila’s riverside Malacanang Palace for six years and Philippine politics will have come full circle. [...]
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Singapore exports surge 24pct in May
Singapore’s exports surged in May, led by electronics production, laying the ground for the city-state to post a second consecutive quarter of double-digit economic [...]
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HK debates political reform amid protests
Hong Kong’s government held an unprecedented debate Thursday with opposition camps on a controversial political reform plan as pro-democracy demonstrators called for [...]
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US, Korea express solidarity over ship sinking
South Korea and the United States expressed solidarity Thursday over the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship they blame on North Korea, with a senior American diplomat [...]
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China growth a ‘bad thing’ says international poll
China’s growing economic and military clout is a matter of concern in the United States and its allies including Japan and France, according to a recently released Pew [...]
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Japan presses Karzai for clean government
Japan pointedly reminded visiting Afghan President Hamid Karzai Thursday of the need for better governance in his corruption-riddled nation as it confirmed its massive aid [...]
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