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Datuk Michelle Yeoh now 'Datuk Seri'

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:32:00 +0800

"The Lady" star was recently awarded the honorary title of 'Datuk Seri', marking a new milestone on her resume

Lady Gaga refuses to tone down her shows: manager

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:59:15 +0800

Pop superstar Lady Gaga would rather cancel dates in her world tour than make changes to appease censors and religious groups, the US singer's manager said Thursday as controversy dogs her in Asia.

Sri Lanka sets up new courts to try war suspects

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:48:42 +0800

Sri Lanka is setting up new courts to accelerate cases against hundreds of Tamil rebel suspects three years after the end of the island's bloody ethnic war, a government spokesman said Thursday.

Lee admits injury a blow to Olympics bid

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:15:22 +0800

Badminton world number one Lee Chong Wei has admitted his injury at the Thomas Cup in China this week is a blow to his Olympics title bid, where the Malaysian has a last shot at an elusive gold.

Thai king to leave Bangkok for first time since 2009

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:41:15 +0800

Thailand's ailing king will travel outside of the capital Bangkok on Friday for the first time in more than two years to visit the ancient capital Ayutthaya, according to officials.

US officials 'flew to N. Korea' before rocket launch

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:33:35 +0800

Two senior US officials made a secret visit to North Korea last month in an apparent attempt to persuade it to cancel an upcoming long-range rocket launch, according to a South Korean report.

Fresh court challenge to Australian refugee policy

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:20:36 +0800

Australia's mandatory detention of boatpeople is to come under fresh legal scrutiny with a refugee advocate unveiling a High Court challenge to government security checks of detainees.

China police interrogate party members over letter

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:53:38 +0800

Chinese police have interrogated Communist Party veterans who publicly called for the ouster of the country's top security official ahead of a leadership change, two of the party members said.

Thai food firms moan over rising costs

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:06 +0800

Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - Leading Thai food manufacturers are struggling to boost capacity, focusing on selling higher-value-added products and increasing retail prices as a last resort to ensure business growth amid higher costs of operations.

Indonesia rivals Thailand's auto industry

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:06 +0800

Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - Apart from Myanmar, the other Asean country that is being closely watched is Indonesia, due to its stronger role in regional politics and economics, as well as noticeable policy implementations.

Asean officials discuss connectivity plan

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:05 +0800

Jakarta (The Jakarta Post/ANN) - Senior delegates from 10 Asean member nations are currently taking part in the 33rd Asean Senior Transport Officials (STOM) meeting in Bandung, West Java, to finalise the Asean Connectivity Master Plan, an initiative to boost shipping, rail and air networks in the region, in an effort to be a regional power.

Indonesian Ministry gives blessing to Gaga concert

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:05 +0800

Jakarta (The Jakarta Post/ANN) - Indonesia's Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry has given support to US singer Lady Gaga's planned performance in the capital on June 3, with an official saying that its recommendation that a concert permit be issued has been sent the National Police.

UN body praises Indonesia's human rights record

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:05 +0800

Jakarta (The Jakarta Post/ANN) - The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has praised the Indonesian government's efforts to promote human rights, Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said.

Importers doubt Indonesian govt ready to implement new rules

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:05 +0800

Jakarta (The Jakarta Post/ANN) - An importer industry association says it doubts that the Indonesian government is ready to implement stricter rules on imports that will come into force on January 1.

Bhutanese energy contractors urged to up their game

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:04 +0800

Thimphu (Kuensel/ANN) - So long as there was expertise, experience and, above all, the pecuniary reserves, there was no barring Bhutanese contractors from partaking in the hydropower projects.Bhutan Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley pointed out the three were crucial aspects, particularly the financial one, for Bhutanese contractors interested in taking up a hydropower project.