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On October 21, a deadly bomb blast involving a passenger bus has led to the deaths of ten people. The attack occurred in the troubled southern town of Matalam, Mindanao. The Philippine... 2010-10-28

Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zainul Abidin Rasheed has concluded a four-day visit to Libya on October 21, meeting with Libyan Secretary for Foreign Liaison... 2010-10-28

Malaysia has concluded its talks with India in sealing a free trade agreement (FTA) that will take effect in July 2011. It has been reported that the FTA may lead to an increase in... 2010-10-28

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is scheduled to visit Indonesia In November at the invite of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, according to the Australian Embassy.... 2010-10-28

The proposal by President Benigno Aquino III's administration to allow government agencies to distribute contraceptives in an effort to help poor Filipinos in family planning has run... 2010-10-01

Malaysia's 12th by-election since the March 2008 elections will be held for the Galas state seat in Kelantan in Malaysia following the death of its state assemblyman, Che Hashim Sulaiman... 2010-10-01

A high-level joint commission has been formally set up between Singapore and Russia after Sergey Sobyanin, the Deputy Chairman and Chief of Staff of the Russian Federation, arrived... 2010-09-29

President Commissioner of Bumi Resources (part of the influential Bakrie Group of companies), Suryo Bambang Sulisto, has emerged victorious in the elections to become chairman of Indonesia's... 2010-09-28

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), German Investment Corporation (DEG) and Indonesia's state agency for infrastructure development, PT Sarana... 2010-09-01

Noting that property prices have continued to rise despite earlier curbing measures, the Singapore government announced a slew of new policies in late August to temper sentiments and... 2010-09-01