Tony Fernandes named Airline CEO of 2009 Indian Express | India-origin Tony Fernandes has been named as the Airline CEO of the Year 2009, by Jane's Transport Finance magazine, for successfully leading AirAsia to one of the world's best low-cost airline. | "The award recognises Fernades' vision and AirAsia's success in the toughest airline market in decad...
America's Conflicting Destinies The New York Times | President Barack Obama's departure for his first trip to Asia as president was delayed by a day to allow him to attend the memorial service for victims of the Fort Hood massacre. The delay symbolized well the tension between America's two destinies. | The United States would like to link more clos...
GE unit expected to close order books for Islamic bond Daily Star Lebanon | Friday, November 20, 2009 | - Powered by | DUBAI: A unit of General Electric is expected to close the order books on Thursday on a five-year fixed-rate dollar denominated sukuk, or Islamic bond, as the US conglomerate looks to diversify its investo...
Former top judge Power dies in Brunei Hong Kong Standard Noel Power, who was acting chief justice from August 1996 to June 1997, died yesterday in Brunei after a heart attack. Power had been sitting in Brunei as president of the Court of Appeal. | //--> Friday, November 20, 2009 | Noel Power, who was actin...
America's Conflicting Destinies The New York Times | President Barack Obama's departure for his first trip to Asia as president was delayed by a day to allow him to attend the memorial service for victims of the Fort Hood massacre. The delay symbolized well the tension between America's two destinies...
Obama On The Asian Highway Asia Times | A new courtship for Southeast Asia | By Brian McCartan | BANGKOK - As United States President Barack Obama's Asia tour wraps up this week, his takeaway message was clear: the US is back in the region. In Southeast Asia, that message is translating ...
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PLDT upbeat on cable system Inquirer | Most Read Business MPIC raises stake in Citra Tollways to 13% Stock market hits 19-mo. high To tender or not to tender Net foreign investments in RP up Neda: Recto oil overpricin...
APEC summit sees US-China reversal in fortunes Business Report | Singapore - In the 20 years since its launch, the Asia-Pacific's top economic grouping has witnessed a stunning realignment with China on the march and the United States mired in...
Little Laos awaits its big moment Asia Times | By Simon Creak | Long after the misadventures of the United States in Indochina, landlocked Laos evokes golden temples, golden smiles and, in the business world, golden mining pr...
Obama On The Asian Highway Asia Times | Myanmar up close | By Eli Clifton | 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 Asia...
PLDT upbeat on cable system Inquirer | Most Read Business MPIC raises stake in Citra Tollways to 13% Stock market hits 19-mo. high To tender or not to tender Net foreign investments in RP up Neda: Recto oil overpricing claims baseless Philex posts 47% drop in net profit PLDT upbeat on c...
APEC trade ministers extend anti-protectionism measures DNA India | Singapore: Asia-Pacific trade and foreign ministers, wrapping up their meetings in Singapore on Thursday, decided to extend their anti-protectionism measures agreed in July to the end of 2010 "and beyond if necessary". | The 21 Asia Pacific Economi...
ASEAN countries push 'open skies' with China Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines and neighbors in the region are pushing for an 'open skies' deal with China to boost trade between Southeast Asia and the world's third-biggest economy. | Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) Deputy Executive Director Porvenir Porciuncula said aviation officials in the region were in discussions to allow more liberali...
Teodoro withdraws support for RH bill Journal Online By: Jester P. Manalastas ANOTHER lawmaker withdrew support from the controversial Reproductive Health Bill. | | Tarlac Rep. Nikki Prieto-Teodoro, wife of administration presidential bet Gilbert Teodoro, withdrew her signature in the RH bill, saying the measure cannot reduce poverty. | | She said the measu...
