Leaders Decide to Delay Copenhagen Treaty Nov 15, 2009
(SINGAPORE) President Barack Obama and other world leaders agreed Sunday that next month's much-anticipated climate change summit will be merely a way station, not the once hoped-for end point, in the search for a worldwide global warming treaty ... The prime minister of Denmark, Lars Loekke Rasmussen, the U.N.-sponsored climate conference's chairman, flew overnight to Singapore to present a proposal to the leaders to instead make the Copenhagen goal a matter of crafting a "politically binding"... (Time.com)
Pakistan willing to be flexible on Kashmir: Shaukat Aziz Nov 14, 2009
Singapore - The 16th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit kicked off Saturday with calls for greater US engagement in the region. US President Barack Obama, although he failed to attend the opening session of the APEC summit, made known hi. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
* Obama begins four-nation Asian tour in Japan Nov 14, 2009
Traveling without his wife, Obama will meet many regional leaders for the first time at the APEC summit in Singapore. He will also become the first US president to sit down with all 10 leaders of ASEAN, including US foe Myanmar. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Obama vows to deepen US engagement in Pacific region Nov 14, 2009
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Why Obama Will Meet with a Leader of Burma's Junta Nov 14, 2009
Obama's planned joint appearance on Nov. 15 with Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein, at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations' confab on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Singapore, will mark the first time since the era of Lyndon B. Johnson that an American President has spent any face-time with a member of the Burmese junta that has ruled since 1962 ... If Obama does exchange more than photo-op pleasantries with Thein Sein in Singapore, it would be natural for... (Time.com)
China's Hu meets with top Taiwan politician Lien Chan Nov 14, 2009
We can confirm that," a Chinese government spokeswoman told AFP, adding she had no details on the content of the discussions. Both sides have expressed hopes that the talks, on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific summit in Singapore, will see progress towards the proposed Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). China's Commerce Minister Chen Deming said Friday he believed the meeting would "be a productive one". Lien has said he hoped the two sides could strike a deal "as soon as possible.... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Myanmar up close Nov 13, 2009
WASHINGTON - United States President Barack Obama's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum leaders' meeting in Singapore next week will chart a new direction for US participation in Asian multilateral diplomacy and call attention to the new administration's policy of engagement with the reclusive military-led government in Myanmar ... The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, includes Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines,... (Asia Times Online)
Obama arrives in Japan at start of first Asia tour Nov 13, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Japan's top government spokesman Hirofumi Hirano said the summit would be "an opportunity to enhance relations in trust between our prime minister and the president. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Obama comes to Japan mulling Afghan war options Nov 13, 2009
Obama also will travel to Singapore for meetings with Southeast Asian leaders, and then to China and South Korea. Many governments are keen to see a revitalized U.S. engagement in part to counterbalance China, and even a newly powerful Beijing says it welcomes a continuing U.S. role in the region. (Albany Times Union)
UK 'backs Taliban reintegration' Nov 13, 2009
Page last updated at 08:07 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. UK 'backs Taliban reintegration. (BBC News -- UK)
Castro as commentator on US politics Nov 13, 2009
The trip is scheduled to take the president to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea for bilateral meetings with world leaders and to participate in two regional summits. "Perhaps no other U.S. president would be capable of committing to such an intense schedule," said Castro, who was known in his youth for his extraordinary stamina _ particularly when on the stump. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obama faces strains in Japan, first stop in Asia Nov 13, 2009
Tokyo is the first stop in a nine-day Asian tour that takes Obama to Singapore for an Asia-Pacific summit, to China for talks on climate change and trade imbalances, and to South Korea, where Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions will be in focus. Washington's relations with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's government, which has promised to oversee a diplomatic course less dependent on its long-time ally and forge closer ties with Asia, are frayed by a dispute over a U.S. military base. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
"Business as usual" for Sitoh Yih Pin Nov 12, 2009
so this is evidence our volunteers are still putting in effort, it's just that we are not visible". During the interview, Mr Sitoh said he was now focusing on a "personal touch" which he hopes will win over the residents. What does he think of news that the incumbent in Potong Pasir, 74-year-old Chiam See Tong, might be leaving his Potong Pasir seat in the next election, possibly to lead a team to contest in the Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC in the next General Election, which is due by February 2012?... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Myki users warn of transport 'nightmare' Nov 11, 2009
Myki users warn of transport 'nightmare. Myki users warn of transport 'nightmare. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Obama confronts an Asia reshaped by China's rise Nov 10, 2009
The president also visits Singapore for a summit of Asia-Pacific leaders, where his participation is being cut by a day, and wraps up his trip in South Korea ... "Asia is changing very fast. It's undergoing a fundamental transition," said Huang Jing, a Chinese politics expert at the National University of Singapore ... "There is a risk that he will come to Asia for just a star turn and photo opportunities while reserving his strength for other battles. But more is needed and should be expected... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Indonesia Economic Growth Quickens in Third Quarter as Asia Leads Recovery Nov 10, 2009
Indonesia has made significant structural progress since the 1997-98 crisis, repairing balance sheets, clamping down on corruption and encouraging greater foreign investment, said , senior Asia economist at HSBC Holdings Plc in Singapore ... Singapores gross domestic product grew an annualized 14 ... Indonesia should enjoy ongoing growth in domestic demand, which helped sustain expansion in 2009, said , an economist at Action Economics in Singapore. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
MM Lee says Singapore's economy may grow 3% next year Nov 9, 2009
" Mr Lee also said to ensure that Singapore remains as one of the best liveable cities in the world, the country needs an honest and capable government which can think and plan long term. One of the challenges now is to find the next generation of Members of Parliament (MP) and leaders who can continue with what the present government is doing. Mr Lee added that it is important to choose the right leaders and not just listen to what the opposition says. "Come election time, they talk a lot of... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Obama visit postponed a day Nov 8, 2009
The president is scheduled to visit Alaska en route to a multi-day journey to Asia that includes stops in Japan, China, South Korea and Singapore. He is now scheduled to stop Thursday at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage to refuel Air Force One. (Anchorage Daily News)
Still smarting Nov 6, 2009
Singapore has had its successful ez-link card since 2002 ... Singapore and Hong Kong can do it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Foreign investors flock to Australian property Nov 6, 2009
Australia's run-up in house prices is far from unique, with markets as far-flung as London, Singapore and mainland China itself reporting rapid rises in recent months. The local market, though, has also seen a jump because of a relaxation in the rules covering foreign investment in Australia's property market since April, agents say. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
Meet the evil new copyright treaty Nov 5, 2009
Here's a quote from Ron Kirk's article of June, 2009: "Negotiations on the ACTA began in June 2008. The objective of the ACTA negotiations is to create a new, state-of-the art agreement to combat counterfeiting and piracy. The United States has been working with several trading partners, including Australia, Canada, the European Union and its 27 member states, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Switzerland, to negotiate the agreement. When it is finalized, the ACTA... (Harper's Magazine)
Tiger relishes challenge of strong field at HSBC Nov 5, 2009
Mickelson struggled last week at the Singapore Open, although he chalked that up to a grass he had never seen on the putting surfaces ... The Englishman's 72 on Sunday was good enough to win the Singapore Open. (ESPN -- Golf)
It's Tiger vs. Lefty for first time in Asia at HSBC Nov 4, 2009
Mickelson won the HSBC Champions two years ago, his first big win overseas, and is finishing a two-leg stop in Asia, having played last week in the Singapore Open ... The Englishman's 72 on Sunday was good enough to win the Singapore Open. (ESPN -- Golf)
Newsweek: If economy is stagnant, why are stocks up? Nov 4, 2009
Brazil, China, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam did not suffer an economic recession. We are the only country, together with Europe, that adopted deregulated the financial market. (MSNBC -- Business)
A learn how to fish budget? Nov 3, 2009
For example, open tender of government land in Hong Kong and Singapore has been carried out transparently and successfully for many years. They generate significant revenue to the government coffers very efficiently (Hong Kongs land sale revenue in 2008 was HK$62bil or 17% of total government revenue while Singapores land sale revenue for the fiscal year ended March 2009 was S$7. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Barron suspended 1 year » Nov 3, 2009
The Englishman's 72 on Sunday was good enough to win the Singapore Open. At first blush, Michael Whan appears to own a solid philosophy to right the LPGA Tour's ship. (ESPN -- Golf)
Forbes as a publication of the left, with environmentalism as its central tenet Nov 3, 2009
Paul Johnson, eminent British historian and author; Lee Kuan Yew, minister mentor of Singapore; and David Malpass, global economist, president of Encima Global LLC, rotate in writing this column. To see past Current Events columns, visit our Web site at. (Harper's Magazine)
Britton sets record in Senior PGA Pro victory Nov 2, 2009
Bill Britton sets record in Senior PGA Professional National Championship victory - ESPN. Updated: November 1, 2009, 5:47 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
FACTBOX-Five political risks to watch in Australia Nov 2, 2009
SINGAPORE, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is expected to raise interest rates on Nov. 3, after being the first in the G20 last month to hike rates since the start of the financial crisis, again sparking opposition attacks on the economic management of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. The arrival of several boats carrying asylum seekers has again ignited the hot-button political issue of boatpeople, forcing Rudd to defend his border security policy. (AlertNet)
Fisher wins Match Play title » Nov 2, 2009
The Englishman's 72 on Sunday was good enough to win the Singapore Open. Han Chang-won captured the inaugural Asian Amateur Championship and with it an invite to the 2010 Mastersl. (ESPN -- Golf)
Poulter perseveres to claim Singapore Nov 2, 2009
Ian Poulter withstands slump to win Singapore Open - ESPN ... SINGAPORE -- Briton overcame a midround swoon to fire a 1-over 72 and win the Singapore Open by one shot Sunday, finishing the $5 million event at 10-under 274 for a wire-to-wire victory ... Singapore Open Leaderboard. (ESPN -- Golf)
Some promising PAP candidates identified for next election: PM Lee Nov 1, 2009
com - Some promising PAP candidates identified for next election PM Lee. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Han leads Asian Amateur entering final round Nov 1, 2009
Han Chang-won takes two-shot lead entering final round of Asian Amateur Championship - ESPN. Updated: October 31, 2009, 11:45 AM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Chopra part of 3-way tie in Singapore Oct 31, 2009
Singapore Open: Daniel Chopra tied for lead - ESPN ... Second round halted in Singapore ... SINGAPORE -- shot a 6-under 65 Friday to move into a three-way tie with and Chan Yih-shin at the rain-plagued Singapore Open. (ESPN -- Golf)
Women Say More About an Economy Than Money Does Oct 30, 2009
Equity indexes are up more than 40 percent this year in China, Hong Kong, , Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Thats what happens when policy makers open the monetary and fiscal floodgates during financial turmoil. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Poulter leads Els, Lefty in Singapore Oct 30, 2009
Ian Poulter leads Ernie Els by one at Singapore Open - ESPN ... SINGAPORE -- held a one-stroke lead over when the first round of the Singapore Open was finally completed Friday after twice being suspended because of lightning ... Singapore Open Leaderboard. (ESPN -- Golf)
UN Signals Delay In Climate Change Treaty Oct 29, 2009
The secretary-general is in close contact with the Danish prime minister and might go to the meeting of Asian and Pacific leaders in Singapore on Nov. 14-15 - which President Barack Obama plans to attend - to keep pressing for a global accord in Copenhagen, Pasztor said. Obama attended the U.N. climate summit, and this week the Senate environment committee will take up its version of a global warming bill which would cut greenhouse gases by about 80 percent by 2050 and require more domestic... (W-USA News, DC)
Estrada back on center stage Oct 27, 2009
He has worked as a Manila correspondent for several major local publications and wire agencies in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. (Copyright 2009 Asia Times Online (Holdings) Ltd. All rights reserved. (Asia Times Online)
New Zealand's Key Says Rate Rise Unlikely This Year as Inflation Contained Oct 27, 2009
Key, 48, graduated from the University of Canterbury in 1982 and traded currencies for Elderbank and Bankers Trust Corp. before joining Merrill Lynch in Singapore in 1995 ... Valarie Tan in Singapore at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Reid to announce push for 'public option'... Oct 27, 2009
We should learn from Singapore and S.E. Asian nations that understand the importance of manufacturing industry. And they are smart enough to create free trade-zone to attract stupid nations to give up their own product-manufacturing. (The Drudge Report)
Is the venue really to blame for Rudd no-show? Oct 27, 2009
He explained the PM had an APEC meeting in Singapore to go to ... They were unable to book the Sydney Town Hall because of renovations so they booked the Sydney Exhibition Centre which just so happened to be on a date that Rudd was already booked to go to APEC in Singapore. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Motor Racing: Frenchman Todt elected FIA president Oct 24, 2009
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Rudd's regional vision granted a soapbox Oct 24, 2009
The 10 leaders of Association of South-East Asian Nations Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Burma and Cambodia are already in Hua Hin for the 15th ASEAN summit ... He told a security conference in Singapore there was no regional body with a membership or mandate broad enough to work across politics, economy and security issues ... Australia will sell the idea at an APEC conference in Singapore next month and at a summit to be convened in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Todt elected FIA boss Oct 24, 2009
Todt faces a serious challenge with F1 after a series of high-profile difficulties from the McLaren 'Spygate' controversy to the damaging 'Crashgate' affair where Renault were caught ordering former driver Nelson Piquet to deliberately crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. And Mosley's departure comes after a tumultuous period in the life of the son of 1930s British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley. (iAfrica.com)
Britain fails to exit recession: GDP slips again Oct 24, 2009
Raffles, which gave thirsty wanderers the Singapore Sling, is opening a luxury hotel in Mecca. Does your job title help motivate you or is it more about ego stroking. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Labor all at sea on asylum promises Oct 23, 2009
An immigration detention centre near Tanjung Pinang, close to Singapore, was recently refurbished, partly with Australian aid money. The Oceanic Viking was supposed to go to the nearest port of Merak, in West Java, where another boat carrying 255 Sri Lankans is already berthed, but local authorities complained there was a lack of accommodation and the port was too busy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Vatanen takes on Todt in FIA election Oct 23, 2009
Renault received a suspended lifetime ban for ordering Nelson Piquet Jr.'s crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to help his teammate Fernando Alonso win the race. McLaren received a record $100 million fine and was stripped of its constructors' points for spying on rival Ferrari in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Why do our 'Smart' Leaders perform poorly in Government? Oct 22, 2009
We can do just as well as Singapore and enjoy even better governance than Botswana. Let us be known for more action than talk. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sydney up on the valuation runway Oct 22, 2009
Let's hope Jetstar Asia is not carrying too many members of the military regime on their shopping holidays to Singapore. The former head of Australia's military and Qantas director General Peter Cosgrove, meanwhile, was asked for his thoughts on what would have happened to the Flying Roo had the debt-fuelled Macquarie-led private equity bid succeeded two years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Yudhoyono thanks his friends Oct 21, 2009
Kevin Rudd was flanked by other regional leaders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and East Timor. Australia's Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, was also present. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* World News Quick Take Oct 21, 2009
The nine North Koreans left the Danish embassy this morning and they are now at Noi Bai International Airport checking in before flying to Singapore and then Seoul, the Vietnamese diplomatic source said, asking not to be named ... A drop in winds north of the Seychelles has seen pirates concentrating there in recent weeks, seizing ships from Taiwan, Spain and Singapore. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Progress on political rights for Kuwaiti women Oct 15, 2009
From Taiwan to France to Singapore, many countries offer more comprehensive coverage at a cheaper cost. POLITICS The American voter beyond red and blue. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
Britain's Brown considers 500 more soldiers in Afghanistan Oct 15, 2009
British soldiers walk inside Camp Leatherneck, in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan on Oct. 8. Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the UK will add the troops if the British military properly equips them, the Afghan army recruits more soldiers, and other NATO countries 'bear their fair share. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Decision due on APEC Honolulu meeting bid Oct 10, 2009
The APEC decision will be announced in Singapore, site of the 2009 meeting. The 2010 meeting will be in Japan. (Pacific Business News, HI)
World Reacts to Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
relations with Russia and offer a fresh start to relations with the Muslim world, there is little so far to show for his fine words" Kind of says it all, right? by jameslouiky October 9, 2009 9:53 AM EDT Compare Obama's accomplishments to Reagan?s Obama freed 0 countries from tyranny, ended no war, brought no one together. Reagan Countries liberated from Communist tyranny during or shortly after RONALD REAGAN's presidency: Afghanistan Albania Angola Bulgaria Cambodia Czechoslovakia East Germany... (CBS News)
Coates elected to IOC top table Oct 9, 2009
Rogge has two new vice presidents, Ser Miang Ng of Singapore and Mario Pescante of Italy. 2009 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jacques Rogge set for new 4-year term as IOC chief Oct 9, 2009
Rogge was the driving force behind the creation of the Youth Olympic Games, which will debut with the summer event in Singapore next year and the inaugural winter version in Innsbruck, Austria, in 2012. The games another centerpiece of his legacy will feature athletes aged 14-18 and focus not just on sport but also on cultural, health and educational issues. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stuck in Kabul, with Saigon blues again Oct 8, 2009
5 billion a month". Comerford projects "we'll hit $1 trillion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in March 2010". These $228 billion, Comerford points out, "equal 800,000 four-year university scholarships for US students" (no wonder China is overtaking the US). Not to mention that $228 billion would have turned Afghanistan into Singapore by now. Have chaos, will travel Steve Coll from the New America Foundation, writing in The New Yorker, argues that Obama should adopt a solution similar to... (Asia Times Online)
Read 'Cost of Freedom' recap Oct 6, 2009
Recap of Saturday, October 3 - The Cost of Freedom - FOXNews. Recap of Saturday, October 3. (Fox News)
Premier League in Singapore deal Oct 2, 2009
It beat rival Singapore telecoms and cable TV provider, and present rights holder, Starhub, to secure the deal ... Singapore is the first market in Asia to agree a deal following the closure of Premier League bid deadlines ... Sing Tel did not say how much the rights cost, but analysts say the figure should be higher than the 250m Singapore dollars ($177. (BBC News -- Business)
Taking on Lee Ang Sep 30, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. It's like a taste - you cannot describe it but you want to share that with somebody," said the 54-year-old Taiwanese director. His new movie, however, was the result of a book being shoved in his face. Taking Woodstock is roughly based on a memoir of the same title by Elliot Tiber. It's a coming-of-age flick about young Elliot (played by comedian Demetri Martin), who was instrumental in organising the legendary music festival of 1969. Contrary to... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Playing second fiddle to foreigners despite having a birthright Sep 26, 2009
AN ELECTRONICS firm that advertised last week for a preferably non-Singaporean engineer has added fuel to a worsening controversy in this migrant city ... Applicants should have a diploma or a relevant trade certificate, with 3-5 years work experience, and preferably non-Singaporean (PR welcome), it added ... This provoked strong reactions from Singaporeans who are already upset at the large number of foreigners allowed to work here. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Wildlife: Just a luxury? Sep 25, 2009
Here in Singapore (particularly at our Sentosa Island of recent) a new euphemism is borne out of the destruction of a coral reef - 'compensation measures ... Joseph Lai, Singapore ... Agagooga from Singapore is raising a good question about the right to eradicate the Smallpox virus. (BBC News -- Science)
* Japan offers help on Afghanistan Sep 25, 2009
Obama agreed to visit Japan in November, Japanese officials said, possibly as part of an expected Asian tour including stops in China and at the APEC summit in Singapore. The two leaders also agreed to work together in climate change talks. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
