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July 2008 July 25, 2008 China says terror plot foiled in run-up to Olympic Games Cambodia Gears Up For Upcoming Parliamentary Elections Thailand’s priorities as new chairman of Asean July 24, 2008 Former UMNO Deputy Minister joins opposition in Malaysia Indian Prime Minister survives no confidence vote ASEAN Regional Forum Reviews Potential Threats To Peace And Prosperity July 23, 2008 US Secretary of State attends Asean Regional Forum Dummy soldiers stationed at camps causes concern in Taiwan Pas spiritual leader opposes dialogue with Umno July 22, 2008 ASEAN Issues Joint Statement On Future Challenges Nuclear energy pact with US features prominently in India’s parliamentary debate Cambodia turns to Asean for help to end dispute with Thailand July 21, 2008 One Million dollar reward offered for the capture of Mas Selamat UMNO and PAS leaders meet to discuss Malay unity and Islam The 41st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting Opens In Singapore July 18, 2008 What’s on the agenda at the Asean Ministerial Meeting in Singapore? Islamic party gaining rapid popularity in Indonesia IMF warns of rising inflation July 17, 2008 Thailand Calls For Talks With Cambodia To Resolve Temple Dispute Philippine government and Islamic rebels reach landmark deal United States freezes arms sales to Taiwan July 16, 2008 Tensions rise over islands disputed by South Korea and Japan Thai Ministers Wary Of Signing ASEAN Pacts Following Court Losses Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim arrested July 15, 2008 North Korea to sign dispute resolution pact with Asean Thailand’s Democrat Party lawmakers accused of breaching Constitution July 14, 2008 Singapore To Offer Aid In Capacity-Building Efforts For Palestine Thailand’s Prime minister to amend charter Malaysian parliament rejects opposition’s attempt to hold no-confidence debate on PM Abdullah’s leadership July 11, 2008 Thai Foreign Minister resigns Hong Kong passes anti-racism bill Malaysia’s Prime Minister Abdullah to step down by mid-2010 July 10, 2008 China cracks down on dissidents in Xinjiang Why Wage Increases May Contribute To Inflation In Singapore Anwar brings sodomy case to Sharia court July 9, 2008 Controversy in Thailand over Hindu temple’s listing as a World Heritage site China Begins 30-Day Count-Down To The Summer Olympic Games Will Thailand’s People Power Party be dissolved? July 8, 2008 Bomb blasts at Indian Embassy in Afghanistan G8 countries agree on ‘shared vision’ for climate change Thaksin’s trial begins in Thailand July 7, 2008 Malaysians fed up with political dispute : PM Abdullah G8 Summit To Focus On Global Inflation And Aid To Africa The aftermath of Pakistan’s Red Mosque bombing July 4, 2008 Malaysian investigator retracts claims against deputy prime minister Terror suspects detained in Indonesia China and Taiwan resume direct flights July 3, 2008 Military might be used to keep civil order in Malaysia if necessary Hong Kong Plans New Check-Point Link To China Jerusalem bulldozer attack kills and wounds civilians July 2, 2008 President Arroyo orders the opening of controversial airport terminal in Manila State of emergency declared in Mongolia following post-election riots Anwar vows to fight sodomy allegations July 1, 2008 Anwar moves to counter sodomy allegations Indonesia cautious about raising fuel prices again ahead of elections Iraq Renews Foreign Access To Oil-Fields Back to top June 2008 June 30, 2008 World Petroleum Congress opens in Madrid Singapore and Thailand resume civil service exchange programme Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar faces sex allegations again June 27, 2008 Will the Barisan Nasional discipline rebel Sabah party? North Korea Blows Up Cooling Tower At Yongbyon Nuclear Reactor Thailand’s Prime Minister survives no-confidence motion June 26, 2008 North Korea Makes Official Declaration About Nuclear Activities Fuel price hike in Indonesia to be reviewed Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on the need to be innovative in conserving water June 25, 2008 First Japanese warship since World War II arrives in China Malaysian Journalists Boycott Parliament Proceedings Golkar loses ground in Central Java regional polls June 24, 2008 The impact of China’s rise on the world economy and commodity prices Singapore to set up water policy and urban living institutes Thailand’s Prime Minister Samak faces no-confidence debate June 23, 2008 The Singapore International Water Week starts today Malaysian party expected to fail in no-confidence vote bid The role of speculators in increasing oil prices June 20, 2008 US And South Korea Make Progress Over Beef Imports Thai police block protestors in march on PM Samak's office Sabah Progressive Party endorses no-confidence vote on Malaysian Prime Minister June 19, 2008 How China compares with US and Japan in soft power influence in Asia Afghanistan Begins Southern Offensive Against The Taliban Barisan Nasional calls for emergency meeting amid cracks within its component parties June 18, 2008 Japan considers tightening knife regulations Kidnapped Philippine journalists released after one week in captivity Abdullah marks 100 days in power in his second term as Malaysia's prime Minister June 17, 2008 Afghan President threatens to attack Taliban insurgents in Pakistan Cambodia’s ruling party tipped to win overwhelmingly in July 27 polls Will MCA lawmakers defect to the opposition? June 16, 2008 Will idea of Asia-Pacific Community face opposition? Saudi Arabia set to increase oil output to highest levels since 1981 PM Abdullah says he will not step down until December June 13, 2008 Pakistani lawyers stage long march Kevin Rudd’s visit to Indonesia Taiwan and China agree to expand travel after historic talks June 12, 2008 Britain’s Prime Minister Brown wins narrow vote on controversial terrorism bill China and Taiwan resume bilateral talks Malaysia's High Court Judge exposes alleged judicial manipulation June 11, 2008 What Will Become Of Nepal’s Ousted King Gyanendra? South Korean ministers take responsibility over beef deal Climate change blamed for falling mango output in India June 10, 2008 Malaysia takes measures to assuage public anger on fuel price hikes Bush Visits Slovenia Ahead Of EU Summit Indonesian government issues statement against unorthodox Islamic sect June 9, 2008 Will Soaring Crude Oil Prices Lead To A Global Recession? Musharraf faces calls to step down as President Chinese tourism to Taiwan expected to increase following cross-strait dialogue June 6, 2008 Kevin Rudd heads to Japan to strengthen ties UN food summit vows to halve global hunger and increase food output Malaysia’s opposition lead protests against fuel price hikes June 5, 2008 Hillary Clinton to abandon White House bid Adopting an earth-friendly lifestyle Malaysia imposes fuel price hike June 4, 2008 Indonesian Police Raid Head-Quarters Of Extremist Group New Indian cars produce more greenhouse gases than older models UN Food Summit opens in Italy June 3, 2008 Is Hillary Clinton going to quit the US Democratic nomination race? The impact of the fuel crisis on the air transport industry Danish embassy in Pakistan bombed June 2, 2008 Massive turnout at South Korean protests against US beef imports Protestors in Thailand demand Prime Minister’s resignation Malaysia to re-consider fuel ban   Page(s): 1 2 3 4

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