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China denies sheltering Syria's Assad

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:13:00 +0800

China on Monday denied US accusations it was protecting the Syrian regime, after drawing international criticism for vetoing a UN resolution condemning a deadly crackdown on protests by Damascus.

China, Russia lose credit in Arab world - League chief

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:12:00 +0800

The Arab League chief said on Monday that Russia and China had lost diplomatic credit in the Arab world by vetoing a UN resolution on Syria and may have sent a message to Damascus that it had a free hand to crack down on protests.

Burma approves Suu Kyi run for Parliament

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:11:00 +0800

An elections panel Monday affirmed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's candidacy for Parliament in Burma, also known as Myanmar, in another step toward political openness in a country emerging from nearly a half-century of iron-fisted military rule.

US bows to EU, Japan in 'zeroing' trade row

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:08:00 +0800

The United States on Monday said it has bowed to demands from the European Union and Japan to end its controversial "zeroing" antidumping practice.

Burma must deliver on reforms: Indonesia

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800

Indonesia's foreign minister says Myanmar's leaders must be 'in good standing' on their commitments to democracy and other promise reforms when the country takes over as chair of South-east Asia's regional bloc in 2014.

Bloomberg Brief Launches Daily Asia Economics Newsletter

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800

Bloomberg Brief today announced the launch of Economics Asia and the addition of Tamara Mast Henderson, a former International Monetary Fund economist, to the group's staff.

Asian retail property expected to remain bullish

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800

The Asian retail property sector is expected to remain bullish this year with eager international retailers seeking expansion in Asia, lured by the region's growing wealth and tourism potential.

Commercial lending set to lead the way for local banks

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800

Commercial lending may be the saviour of bank profits this year, as investment banking continues to struggle. As such, Singapore lenders are benefiting.

Burma poll a 'key test' of reform: UN envoy

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:13:00 +0800

A top United Nations envoy on Sunday hailed dramatic changes in Myanmar but said by-elections would be a "key test" of the army-backed regime's commitment to reform.

Indonesia joins global nuclear test ban treaty

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:12:00 +0800

Indonesia on Monday formalised ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty at the United Nations and its foreign minister called on eight key holdout nations to take a "calculated risk" and sign on.

Asia well-placed to withstand slowdown

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800

Perhaps it's our natural eurocentricity, but we've been hearing a lot more about recession and the risk of worse in Europe than about the resilience of our own region. Fortunately, the International Monetary Fund set the record straight last week.

US to move 4,700 Marines from Japan to Guam: reports

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800

Tokyo and Washington have agreed to move 4,700 Marines from the Japanese island of Okinawa to Guam in a bid to revive a stalled plan for the realignment of US forces in Japan, according to reports.

N Asia to lead wave of M&A activity

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800

North Asian companies will lead a wave of acquisition activity out of the region this year as South Korean executives increasingly join those from Japan and China in acting on their overseas ambitions, according to bankers in the region.

UN envoy says Burma should admit to rights violations?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800

A top United Nations envoy warned Myanmar Sunday not to backtrack on its ongoing reform programme and said the civilian government should acknowledge its past human rights violations to allow the country to move forward.

Outrage as China, Russia veto UN move on Syria

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:13:00 +0800

Outrage grew on Sunday after Russia and China blocked a UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria for its crackdown on protests, with the opposition saying it handed the regime a "licence to kill."

McCain ruffles Beijing with talk of Chinese Arab Spring

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:12:00 +0800

US Senator John McCain warned China's vice Foreign minister Zhang Zhijun on Saturday that "the Arab Spring is coming to China" and highlighted the number of Tibetans burning themeselves to death in his country.

Burma's ambitious Dawei project faces uncertainty

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:09:00 +0800

Dusty roads and makeshift offices are the only hints of the ambitious $50 billion project slated for the thick jungles near Myanmar's southern city of Dawei, billed by its developers as the "new global gateway of Indo-China".

Burma's Karen rebels say ceasefire 'fragile'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:05:00 +0800

One of Myanmar's most prominent rebel groups on Saturday warned a ceasefire deal seen as a breakthrough in relations with the regime was "fragile", as ethnic unrest continues to cast a shadow over reforms.

SE Asia goes slow on nuclear?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800

After the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Vietnam suspended its nuclear plans and waited for more than a decade before reviving them.

Burma's ambitious Dawei project faces uncertainty

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0800