Entries Tagged as 'Asia News'

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Thai protesters take uneasy time out For 193 days, an army of paramilitary picnickers staged massive protests, laying siege to Thailand’s Government House and later to two airports, in their efforts to bring down the government. This has happened, through a court ruling, and the protesters have withdrawn now that “the enemy is defeated”. But [...]

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

The Gold Man – Sightings Mr Bojangles reincarnated into a golden mime, minus the worn out shoes? This silent busker is a shiny attraction on the otherwise drab pavement of Jalan Urut Kaki (formerly Jalan Bukit Bintang)… Umno sacks Zaid – Malaysiakini Umno Supreme Council today sacked Zaid Ibrahim from the party for attending opposition [...]

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

If you have to sock Salleh Abas, sock it straight in his face and sock it fast – NST In his twilight years, Tun Salleh Abas remains a disputatious figure, just as disputatious as a certain ex-Prime Minister who was perceived, rightly or wrongly, to have been instrumental in the ex-Lord Presidents sensational 1988 impeachment.. [...]

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

South Korea cuts rates to 4.25%, oil prices dips below $64 a barrel

The Central bank in South Korea had cut its key interest rate to 4.25 from 5% in an attempt to boost the country’s economy. South Korea’s stock market also closed with an unprecedented a high gains for the first time in several days. South Korea is one of the biggest economies in Asia, and it [...]