ASEAN News, Mar 16, 2012

STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Singapore Airlines valuation hits bottom-DMG Reuters 1240 (0440 GMT) (Reporting by Eveline Danubrata in Singapore) Reuters messaging eveline.danubrata.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net ************************************************************ 11:59 STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Brokers hold neutral view of Singapore ... See all stories on this topic »

STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Singapore shares reverse from year-high Reuters 1048 (0248 GMT) Reporting by Charmian Kok in Singapore Reuters messaging rm://charmian.kok.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net ************************************************************ 1039 STOCKS NEWSASEAN-BaML ups Yangzijiang target, sees new orders ... See all stories on this topic »

STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-BaML ups Yangzijiang target, sees new orders Reuters ... click 1025 (0225 GMT) (Reporting by Charmian Kok in Singapore) Reuters messaging rm://charmian.kok.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net ************************************************************ 0845 STOCKS NEWSASEAN-Singapore index futures trade ... See all stories on this topic »

MAS and SGX join Malaysia and Thailand to expedite review process for ... MarketWatch (press release) The Expedited Review Framework is an initiative under the ACMF Implementation Plan endorsed by the ASEAN Finance Ministers in 2009. The objective of the Framework is to speed up the processing of secondary listing applications together with the ... See all stories on this topic »

Thai bourse to seek Asean tax waiver for trades MarketWatch By MarketWatch BANGKOK (MarketWatch) -- The Stock Exchange of Thailand will petition the Ministry of Finance to waive capital-gain taxes for investments made under the Asean Exchanges program, the Bangkok Post reported Friday, citing the bourse's ... See all stories on this topic »

STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Singapore index futures trade higher Reuters | SINGAPORE, March 16 (Reuters) - Singapore MSCI March futures edged 0.1 percent up on Friday, indicating a higher opening for the Straits Times Index. Asian shares steadied on Friday and the dollar took a breather after its recent broad rally spurred ... See all stories on this topic »

STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Singapore index ends at day's low Reuters We welcome comments that advance the story through relevant opinion, anecdotes, links and data. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. See all stories on this topic »

US-Asean Business Council Completes Largest Ever Business Mission To Bangkok Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The US-Asean Business Council concluded its largest ever business mission to Thailand's capital Bangkok this week where discussions were held on investment opportunities with key government officials of the country. See all stories on this topic »

Singapore signs MOU to speed up secondary listings in ASEAN Philippine Star SINGAPORE (Xinhua) - Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to join an initiative to speed up the review process for secondary listings in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the ... See all stories on this topic »

SET wants Asean tax waiver Bangkok Post The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will petition the Finance Ministry to waive capital-gains taxes for transactions made under the Asean Exchanges programme. Charamporn Jotikasthira, the SET's president, said he will submit the proposal to Finance ... See all stories on this topic »

Asean tax laws need integrating judge The Nation Lack of progress in tax policy coordination between Thailand and other Aseanmembers could lead to disputes and taxpayers could end up being victims, tax experts said. Tax disputes are already happening as different parties interpret domestic tax laws ... See all stories on this topic »

iPhone App to Bridge ASEAN Language Barriers The Chosun Ilbo ASEAN One, an app that promotes communications and business among countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, will translate about a hundred useful phrases into the 10 regional languages and English. The Thai company developing the ... See all stories on this topic »

PHL exec co-chairs ASEAN forum in Sydney on disarmament GMA News Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Jose Brillantes co-chaired the recently concluded 4th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum Intersessional Meeting on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (4th ARF ... See all stories on this topic »

Myanmar's China Policy Shift: Preparing For ASEAN Chair? – Analysis Eurasia Review As Myanmar prepares to take over the ASEAN Chair in 2014, it appears to be rebalancing its ties with China. What lies behind this shift and what does it mean for ASEAN? By Yang Razali Kassim MYANMAR APPEARS to be rebalancing its ties with China even as ... See all stories on this topic »

What Asean can learn from euro-zone meltdown The Nation Based on GDP, the economic power of the EU is more than nine times that ofAsean. The EU began its integration in 1958, long before the Bangkok Declaration of Asean in 1967. But despite the differences, the EU debt crisis may offer valuable lessons for ... See all stories on this topic »

ASEAN inaugurates anti-disaster center in Indonesia Philippine Star JAKARTA (Xinhua) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) inaugurated today the ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance (AHAS) center in Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta to be functioned as coordinating agency in handling disasters in the ASEAN ... See all stories on this topic »

Clean Coal Agrees to Sign Technology License Agreement with Jindal Steel and ... MarketWatch (press release) Under the TLA, CCTI will receive an on-going royalty fee on all processed coal from Jindal majority-owned mines in the ASEAN region. In addition, Jindal will pay CCTI a one-time license fee immediately upon the signing of a pilot plant construction ... See all stories on this topic »

Asia deals roundup: China online video M&A and ASEAN financing deals The Lawyer Kirkland & Ellis and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom have bagged the lead counsel roles in the merger of US-listed Chinese online video companies Youku and Tudou, while a number of other firms have reaped the benefit of a high level of financing ... See all stories on this topic » The Lawyer

Thailand-Malaysia-S'pore to quicken secondary listing process The Nation The agreement follows the Asean Capital Markets Forum's Implementation Plan. Regulators of other countries can join the pact when they are ready. This will facilitate the secondary listings of companies already listed in the stock exchanges of the ... See all stories on this topic »

Patriots buck absent import, rip Heat Inquirer.net By Jasmine W. Payo AIRASIA Philippines got a timely boost from Kiko Adriano as the Patriots bucked the absence of three vital cogs against the Saigon Heat, 73-57, in the Asean Basketball League on Wednesday night at the Tan Binh Stadium in Ho Chi Minh ... See all stories on this topic »

PH Patriots eye sweep of road games Manila Standard Today KUALA LUMPUR — The AirAsia Philippine Patriots try to sweep their rigorous three-game, 10-day road trip today when they battle the struggling Westports Malaysia Dragons in the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League at MABA Stadium here. See all stories on this topic »

Patriots hotter than Heat Journal Online HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - The AirAsia Philippine Patriots blasted the Saigon Heat, 73-57, on Wednesday to remain on top of the AirAsia ASEANBasketball League. Playing in front of 2000 screaming fans at the Tan Binh Stadium here, the Patriots bucked ... See all stories on this topic »

Billy Ray Bates sorry over sex scandal ABS CBN News Bates, whose life went on a downward spiral since his PBA career ended, was given a job as a skills coach by the Philippine Patriots who compete in theASEAN Basketball League. But after only a couple of months on the job, the man known by Pinoys as ... See all stories on this topic »

All dressed up and somewhere to go Bangkok Post Assistant managing director Viseth Singhsachathet said the company will become more active in Asean starting next year. It entered Malaysia three years ago and has received good feedback from this market. Next will be Vietnam, which is seen as having ... See all stories on this topic »

Patriots, Beermen beat foes Inquirer.net (blog) THE AIRASIA PHILIPPINE Patriots and the San Miguel Beermen turned to their local players to eke out wins over their respective opponents in the AseanBasketball League at the Ynares Sports Arena and in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. See all stories on this topic »

CA reworks domestic distribution networks Bangkok Post Thailand is one of the three biggest markets in Asean for CA, along with Malaysia and Indonesia. These three markets will serves as pilots for its local partner strategy. Asean is the company's third-largest region in terms of ICT sales, behind China ... See all stories on this topic »

Use of English in class touted The Nation Wiboon was speaking at the event, titled "English Bilingual Education and the 2nd EIS International Conference on Integrated Studies and Asean Community Development". Teachers at more than 300 schools across the nation have adopted EIS. See all stories on this topic » The Nation

Philippine Stocks Approach Peak to Bourse CEO as Valuations Rise Bloomberg ASEAN Demand Universal Robina Corp. (URC), the largest Philippine snack-food maker, climbed 87 percent in the past 12 months through yesterday for the top gain in the benchmark stock index. Globe Telecom Inc. (GLO), the nation's second-largest cellular ... See all stories on this topic » Bloomberg

Heat lose to Philippines Patriots Viet Nam News Vietnamese club Sai Gon Heat ended their three-match winning streak in theASEAN Basketball League after losing 57-73 to the Philippines Patriots at Tan Binh Gymnasium on Wednesday. The Heat rose to a 30-25 lead in the second quarter, ... See all stories on this topic »

ASEAN inaugurates anti-disaster center in Indonesia - Home ... The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) inaugurated today theASEAN Humanitarian Assistance (AHAS) center in Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta to be functioned as coordinating agency in handling disasters in theASEAN countries, a local media reported. ... 4:43 PM | Star President and CEO underscores newspaper's role in tourism promotion. › 4:24 PM | Outsourcing groups call for higher incentives to get locators. › 4:21 PM | Mckinley property belongs to CJ daughter ... philstar.com - Breaking News

ASEAN News: Khon Kaen Sugar Profits Surge | Live Trading News ... By Shayne Heffernan Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Public Company Limited (“KSL” or “the Company”) and its subsidiaries would like to inform the first quarter financial. Live Trading News

Asia deals roundup: China online video M&A and ASEAN financing ... Asia deals roundup: China online video M&A and ASEAN financing deals. 15 March 2012 | By Yun Kriegler · Email · Share; Comment; Save. Kirkland & Ellis and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom have bagged the lead counsel roles in the ... The Lawyer - Latest News

ASEAN News: Singapore and Indonesia Move Closer | Live Trading ... While economic matters topped the agenda at the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat, both sides were conscious of the fact that strong people-to-people ties. www.livetradingnews.com/asean-news-singapore-and-indonesi...

STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Kim Eng ups M1 to buy, raises ... - Reuters Maybank Kim Eng upgraded Singapore telecoms firm M1 Ltd to buy from hold and increased its target price toS$2.85 from S$2.35, saying margin worries are... uk.reuters.com/.../stocksnews-asean-m-idUKL4E8EG1OB201...

STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-CLSA names top 13 regional plays As economies in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) attract more investment, CLSA picked 13 companies set to capitalize on the region's... www.reuters.com/.../stocksnews-asean-biosensors-idUSL4E8E...

STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Singapore Airlines valuation hits bottom-DMG ... STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Kim Eng ups M1 to buy, raises price target Maybank Kim Eng upgraded Singapore telecoms firm M1 Ltd to buy from hold and increased its ... www.reuters.com/.../stocksnews-asean-m-idUSL4E8EG3XD20...

STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-BaML ups Yangzijiang target, sees new ... Read 'STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-BaML ups Yangzijiang target, sees new orders' on Yahoo! News Philippines. Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BaML) raised its ... ph.news.yahoo.com/stocks-news-asean-baml-ups-yangzijiang-...

Singapore signs MOU to expedite ASEAN secondary listings This Framework, which was endorsed by the ASEAN Finance Ministers in 2009, aims to speed up the processing of secondary listing applications together with ... www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/.../view/1189425/1/.html

Cambodia promotes ASEAN awareness among university students ... ... part in a national seminar on ASEAN awareness today at the capital's Diamond ... 4:43 PM | Star President and CEO underscores newspaper's role in tourism ... www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=787702...200

ASEAN, China review relations - Politics & Laws ... - Viet Nam News Senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China gathered yesterday to review solutions to strengthen relations. vietnamnews.vnanet.vn/.../asean-china-review-relations.html

PHL exec co-chairs ASEAN forum in Sydney on disarmament | GMA ... Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Jose Brillantes co -chaired the recently concluded 4th Association of Southeast Asian Nations... www.gmanetwork.com/.../phl-exec-co-chairs-asean-forum-in-...

Thai-ASEAN News Network - Misuse of State Funds? Cabinet has recently endorsed the transfer of Social Development and Human Security Permanent Secretary Panita Kambhu na Ayutthaya to an advisory post at ... www.thailandoutlook.tv/tan/ViewData.aspx?DataID=1053621

Smartphone App to Bridge ASEAN Language Barriers | Asia | English Thai software company says program, designed specifically to promote communications, business in Southeast Asia, translates about a hundred phrases into 11 ... www.voanews.com/.../iPhone-App-to-Bridge-Asian-Language...

ASEAN, China review relations - Politics & Laws - VietNam News Senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China gathered yesterday to review solutions to strengthen relations. vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/.../asean-china-review-relation...

Thai-ASEAN News Network - A Wholesome Approach to Health After conducting in depth studies, Jaiphet Klajon opted to veer away from modern medicine in 1995, coining the term 'Buddhist Medicine' to describe his novel ... www.tannetwork.tv/tan/ViewData.aspx?DataID=1053560

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