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Southeast Asia: Perspectives on Compliance
2008-09-03 02:00:00 This past weekend, I left Southeast Asia after a week-long trip to Bangkok, Singapore and Manila. The week was spent in back-to-back meetings with customers and our local sales teams, and the majority of our discussions centered on PCI DSS and compliance in general. One clear takeaway: Compliance is one of THE growing areas of concern for businesses in the region. I found the degree to which customers in the region were concerned about compliance to be a bit of a surprise. I say 'surprise' because I often hear that compliance isn't as much of an issue outside of the U.S. From what we're seeing, though, the regulatory environment in non-U.S. geos, including Southeast Asia, is becoming more complicated...
Destructive flooding puts Southeast Asia at risk
2008-08-18 08:30:00 Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have brought some of the worst flooding in decades to the region, inundating cities and farmlands in five nations. View Original Article
By: Khmerbird
My southeast tour part III: Savannah, GA
2008-08-16 02:21:00 Thursday I did maybe 10 minutes of yoga in the a.m. I was tired and my shoulder and elbow were sore. I ate another good Hampton Inn breakfast, including a pre-made bagel half loaded with eggs, bacon and cheese, then loaded up the car for Savannah. MapQuest says it’s 47.25 from Beaufort to Savannah. I ...
By: thrive!
My southeast tour part II: Beaufort, SC
2008-08-14 04:35:00 Tuesday morning after coffee in my room and another fine yoga practice, I packed up and left Townsend around 10 a.m. According to MapQuest, it is 392.91 from Townsend to Beaufort, SC. About the time I was getting into Beaufort, Kim from Beaufort Kayak Tours called and said the historic Beaufort tour was canceled due ...
By: thrive!
My southeast tour part I: Townsend, TN
2008-08-11 13:33:00 My solo vacation itinerary included Townsend, TN, just outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, plus Beaufort, SC and Savannah GA. I left my house in Pensacola around 6 a.m. CST on a Sunday. My Saturn Vue was fully loaded with crap — bicycle, yoga mat, water-jogging belt, noodle, aqua gloves, cooler, clothes, ...
By: thrive!
Southeast Seminole Heights Kiosk
2008-08-10 19:39:00 From the SESH email list: " For those of you who have not seen it.........check out the fabulous KIOSK built by Glenn Cable and Buddy Williams (so how could it be anything but fab!) It is not finished as it rains every day but you can see what it looks like........ ....right now it is holding a banner for NNO, but it is meant to hold a glass front message board which will be installed as soon as it's back ordered self comes in! Note on the back of the KIOSK is a place to pick up a newsletter and to drop a flyer you want to have considered for posting on the message board!"
In Southeast Asia, a Counterterrorism Strategy That's Working
2008-06-09 17:10:00 According to today's New York Times , a number of counterterrorism experts and governments have concluded that JI and other major terrorist networks in Southeast Asia have suffered significant setbacks in the past three years. The Times article found that the major elements in combatting the terrorist groups were effective law enforcement, heightened intelligence, ongoing military operations and "an erosion of public support." The implication is that an actual strategy, implemented over an extended...(read more)
Muslim Professional Associations and Politics in Southeast Asia, NBR Analys
2008-05-25 18:38:00 Muslim professionals have decisively carved out their own space in Malaysia. This space is Islamic in nature, in that religion is the central identifying marker for many of Malaysia痴 Muslim professionals. These professionals have increased in number over time, transforming existing professional organizations and forming new ones connected to Islam. They have actively transformed civil society and engaged publicly in a broad range of...
By: Asiaing.com
New DNA evidence overturns population migration theory in Island Southeast
2008-05-24 01:23:00 The researchers show that population dispersals came earlier, from within the region, and probably resulted from flooding.The conventional theory, or the ?out of Taiwan? model, suggests that the current day populations of Island Southeast Asia (ISEA) originate in a Neolithic expansion from Taiwan, driven by rice agriculturalists about 4,000 years ago. This theory was contested 10 years ago by Oxford University scientist, Dr Stephen Oppenheimer, in his book Eden in the East: The Drowned Continent of Southeast Asia, when he suggested the migrations came from within ISEA and resulted from flooding in the region.This latest study, led by Leeds University and published in this month?s Molecular Biology and Evolution, shows that a substantial fraction of the mitochondrial DNA lines (inherited by female descendants) have been evolving within ISEA for a much longer period, some since modern humans arrived about 50,000 years ago. The DNA lineages show population dispersals at the same time a...
Rice Cartel Planned In Southeast Asia
2008-05-10 09:51:00 Among the ironies of the world’s response to rising oil prices is diverting food production in order to expand ethanol resources which has resulted in large shortages of basic foods such as rice. The result is rising food prices which threaten the survival of millions of people. Under leadership of Thailand’s prime minister, Cambodia, Vietnam, ...
April 2008 Southeast Florida Real Estate Inventory Statistics
2008-05-06 19:09:00 I REAL ESTATE UPDATE FOR BROWARD COUNTY & PALM BEACH COUNTY April 01, 2008 - April 30, 2008 Broward County includes well known cities of Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Highland Beach, Hillsboro, Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac and Weston. There are currently ﾃつｭﾃつｭﾃつｭﾃつｭﾃつｭ17,051Singl-e Family Homes LISTED FOR SALE in Broward County. ﾃつｭﾃつｭﾃつｭ4,750 priced under $250,000 7229 priced between 250,001 and $500,000 1992 priced between $500,001 and $750,000 983 priced between $750,001 and $1,000,000 688 priced between $1,000,001 and $1,500,000 319 priced between $1,500,001 and $2,000,000 478 priced over $2,000,000 For the month of April, 641, Single Family Homes SOLD in Broward County. 216 were sold under $250,000 317 were sold between 250,001 and $500,000 65 were sold between $500,001 and $750,000 19 were sold between $750,001 and $1,0...
Twisters tear through southeast Virginia
2008-04-29 03:31:00 (CNN) -- At least three tornadoes caused massive damage in Virginia and injured more than 200 people on Monday, officials said.
By: Get rich
Southeast Heights Market Snapshot March 2008
2008-04-28 23:00:00 Albuquerque Home Market Report Southeast Heights See the most up-to-date list of Southeast Heights homes for sale. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Southeast Heights, please contact me today. The Southeast Heights area is bounded by Tramway to San Mateo and Central to Kirtland Air Force Base. March 2008 # of Homes Median Lowest Highest New Listing 34 $166,000 $45,500 $329,000 Pending 12 $168,998 $99,000 $259,890 Sold 13 $247,000 $56,500 $259,890 March 2008 Square Footage Bedrooms Bathrooms Minimum 640 1 1 Maximum 3520 4 3 March 2008 Days on Market Cumulative Days on Market Minimum 4 4 Average 71 126 Maximum 167 358 Southeast Heights Area Resources These statistics were compiled from the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORSﾂｮ data on 04/28/2008 at 2:00 p.m. This data is reflective of homes which were listed on the MLS; private sales are not included. Information was obtained from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Thi...
Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia Launches Online Travel Story Contest
2008-04-28 16:30:00 Are you an aspiring writer or photographer? Do yourself a favour and check out the recently launched website of Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia. Until June 30, 2008, writers and photographers can win various prices by submitting their travel stories, photography and videos. Luckily, the contest is open to people all over the world and there is ...
By: Travel Blissful
BenQ Joybook R45 14.1-inch for China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Russia
2008-04-17 08:47:00 All the British and Americans better not fall in love with the new BenQ 14.1-inch Joybook R45 just yet because it seems that China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Russia are the only ones seeing this laptop later this month, well as far as we can tell other countries will see it other than America (Please ...
By: Cheap Laptops
Southeast Texas Roundball Classic
2008-04-07 00:27:00 Southeast Texas Roundball Classic June 27-29, 2008 Beaumont, Texas Contact: Coach Bailey - 832 347-7474 Tournament: Southeast Texas Roundball Classic Dates: June 27-29, 2008 Location: Lamar University Beaumont, Texas Cost: $225.00 Age Groups: boys 9u-17u, girls 9u-17u Host Club : All 4 Sports, Beaumont Hoopstars, ...
By: PLAYTHERE.com
Capitals win Southeast Divsion, clinch playoff berth
2008-04-06 04:35:00 Over the course of the last week, Washington, D.C. has been inaugurated as a hockey crazed town. In the culmination of a series of near do or die home contests, the Washington Capitals took the 3-1 regulation win over Florida to clinch an automatic berth into the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.The victory was the seventh in a row for a team that came from a last place start with a failing coach to the top of the Southeast Division and #3 seed in the Eastern Conference. This year's postseason berth is the first for the Washington Capitals since 2003.----Tomas Fleischmann, leageue veteran Sergei Fedorov and Alexander Semin all scored Saturday for the Capitals. Alex Overchkin didn't connect this time out but his 65 goals for the season by far led the National Hockey League. "Alex the Great" is now a virtual certainty to be named as the season's Most Valuable Player (MVP) with Bruce Boudreau a strong contender for Coach of the Year as well.The Capitals will host the opening two games of th...
By: DCABloob
Capitals win Southeast Division, clinch playoff berth
2008-04-06 04:35:00 Over the course of the last week, Washington, D.C. has been inaugurated as a hockey crazed town. In the culmination of a series of near do or die home contests, the Washington Capitals took the 3-1 regulation win over Florida to clinch an automatic berth into the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.The victory was the seventh in a row for a team that came from a last place start with a failing coach to the top of the Southeast Division and #3 seed in the Eastern Conference. This year's postseason berth is the first for the Washington Capitals since 2003.----Tomas Fleischmann, leageue veteran Sergei Fedorov and Alexander Semin all scored Saturday for the Capitals. Alex Overchkin didn't connect this time out but his 65 goals for the season by far led the National Hockey League. "Alex the Great" is now a virtual certainty to be named as the season's Most Valuable Player (MVP) with Bruce Boudreau a strong contender for Coach of the Year as well.The Capitals will host the opening two games of th...
By: DCABloob
Severe weather sweeps across Southeast
2008-04-05 21:37:00 Strong winds and possible tornadoes roar across southern Mississippi, damaging homes and businesses, as Arkansas recovers from a night of powerful storms. “It’s scary, it’s like a war zone,” one storm survivor says.
Flight Attendant - Atlantic Southeast Airlines - Atlanta, GA
2008-04-03 03:15:00 We?re one of the most well-managed and successful regional airlines in the world, and we offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits (including worldwide travel privileges), and opportunities for advancement. Our goal is to attract and develop team members who contribute to the success of the ASA family. Minimum Requirements: Authorized to work for ASA in the United States Able ...
By: JetEmployment
JI, al-Qaeda regrouping to boost forces in Southeast Asia
2008-04-02 09:12:00 The regional terror network Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) is now regrouping with al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden funding efforts to strengthen its forces in Southeast Asia, a top ranking Thai intelligence official disclosed Tuesday."The latest intelligence report we have about the JI is that they are regrouping," according to Maj. Gen. Thawip Netniyom, director of the Royal Thai Army Office for Policy and Plans.Thawip said the JI is consolidating what remains of its forces after its ranking leaders have been neutralized and arrested by regional security forces.He said Bin Laden continues to finance the JI to put it back as a potent terrorist force in the region."Osama bin Laden still has a lot of connections with the JI. The bulk of the finances of the JI for their operations comes from Bin Laden," he said.Thawip said Thai authorities, including intelligence networks from different countries, are keeping track of the sources of funds of the JI."Without Osama bin Laden, the JI would not have...
A Stretch Run That Could Yield a Southeast Facelift
2008-03-24 15:17:00 (c) OnFrozenBlog - http://www.onfrozenbog.com/ - Take a look at the records of these Southeast division teams in their last 10 games: Carolina: 8-2-0; Washington: 7-3-0; Florida: 8-1-1 That’s a .766 winning percentage by the division’s top three teams in crunch time. All three have entered March as lions. These seem more like performances by Southbeasts ...
By: On Frozen Blog
A third of world?s TB cases in Southeast Asia, India toll high
2008-03-24 11:54:00 Three million people develop tuberculosis in the Southeast Asian region every year, India reporting 22 percent of these, and over half a million die of the disease, says the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) report released Monday.
By: Latest News
A third of world?s TB cases in Southeast Asia, India toll high
2008-03-24 11:53:00 Three million people develop tuberculosis in the Southeast Asian region every year, India reporting 22 percent of these, and over half a million die of the disease, says the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) report released Monday.
By: Latest News
Southeast Asia could escape global slowdown
2008-03-23 02:17:00 Southeast Asian central banks expect strong domestic demand and regional trade to help mitigate the impact of likely lower global growth, the banks said yon Saturday following a two-day meeting.Governors from Southeast Asian countries, as well as South Korea and Taiwan, gathered in Jakarta for a regular meeting as policy makers globally try to tackle a credit crisis that is threatening to drag on worldwide economic growth."Governors noted that global growth is expected to weaken... while the region will be affected by increasing downside risk to the global outlook," the banks said in a statement.Asian economies rely heavily on exports to the United States, so governments and bankers fear a weaker dollar and economy is likely to crimp Asia's growth.But the statement said that "the impact will be partially mitigated by strong domestic demand and increased intra-regional trade".Indonesia News Blog: http://indosnesos.blogspot.com-
SOTHEBY?S SPRING SALES OF INDIAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART, INCLUDING MODERN
2008-03-20 02:30:00 SOTHEBY’S SPRING SALES OF INDIAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART, INCLUDING MODERN PAINTINGS, MINIATURES AND WORKS OF ART, TOTALED $12,133,626 New York, New York, March 19, 2008 - Sotheby’s New York spring sales of Indian and Southeast Asian Art, including 240 lots of Modern Paintings, Works of Art and Miniatures, brought a total of $12,133,626 (est. $10,576,200/15,575,800*). ...
Life's a beach in Southeast Asia: HotelBookingPro shares its sun?kissed sec
2008-03-18 05:54:00 Just 30 years ago, the pristine shores of Southeast Asia and her plethora of islands, archipelagos and exotic coastlines were largely inaccessible to the average traveler. Rumors of white?powder beaches and placid, crystal clear waters to be found off the Andaman and China Seas were circulated mostly among backpackers. While Phuket and Bali were on the tourist map so to speak, even these larger land masses harbored sandy stretches where foreign feet had barely made an imprint.Indeed, enigmatic Southeast Asia provided endless opportunity for exploration, and gave rise to an almost mythical impression of virginal beaches and uncompromised beauty. A myth undoubtedly fuelled by the emergence of literature such as Alex Garland's The Beach and the massively?popular movie that followed. And so the secrets of the beach?rich East began to be revealed, and investment and development arrived in the form of luxury hotels, bitumen roads, international airports and golf courses. Suddenly, for th...
The Latest in Southeast Idaho
2008-03-12 06:24:00 The warmup has been nice this week. Lots of snow has melted yet there needs to be at least another week of 40+ temps to melt all of the snow. Unfortunately there is a Decent looking storm on its way to our region.I am thinking the overall precipitation will be in the form of Rain ...
The Southeast Field Thins, and Some Starting Dreaming Large
2008-03-06 11:55:00 (c) OnFrozenBlog - http://www.onfrozenblog.com/ - Through the middle of the first week of March, we’re gaining, at long last, a firm sense of identities in the Southeast division. To state the most obvious, Tampa and Atlanta have forks in them: It’s a three-team race through the final 15 games, and Florida could be the ...
By: On Frozen Blog
Southeast Alabama - Home of the flaming toilet seat
2008-03-05 17:27:00 I like to have some fun on hump day. Really should do it every week. If the story wrote itself like this one does, it would be a lot easier. This jewel comes from Eufaula, Alabama, which is about an hour north of Dothan. Thanks to The Dothan Eagle. A Thursday afternoon fire at a local ...
Southeast Asia shipping batteries from Hong Kong warehouse
2008-03-04 07:34:00 Some Singapore buyer aksed should we shipping SONY PCGA-BP2NX battery to Singapore, then i aske our customer service tell me that all the batteries and battery chargershould shipping to Southeast Asia from Hong Kong warehouse
ESL Teaching Jobs in Southeast Asia
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By: Languages Lovers
The Pickins are Good for Buyers in Southeast Florida Real Estate
2008-02-17 02:00:00 In Southeast Florida, with the over supply of choices, the pickens are fabulous for a Buyer. This Buyers market comes around every 10 - 12 years, WOW! That is not often enough for a Buyer to be in the drivers seat. Many Buyers have already taken the aggressive stance to move forward with a purchase and many are waiting. WAITING FOR WHAT? Waiting till they hear that it is a good time to buy? By that time it is too late. It is like when your Hairdresser tells you to buy a stock-IT IS TOO LATE! When everyone is on the bandwagon, it is too late for THE BEST opportunities. Look what happened with all of the investors buying and flipping real estate the last couple of years. By the time they got into the market the bottom was falling out and now many are stuck with over valued properties that they have to short sale or suffer through a foreclosure. This is not a Sellers market unless they have a lot of equity or can afford to take a loss. This is a Buye...
Eight Masterpieces of Southeast Asian Art Present Major Discoveries for the
2008-02-17 00:12:00 EIGHT MASTERPIECES OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART PRESENT MAJOR DISCOVERIES FOR THE FIELD Masterpieces of Southeast Asian Art New York - In honor of the 10th anniversary since the inception of the Indian and Southeast Asian Art Department in New York, Christie’s is pleased to present ‘Eight Masterpieces’ on the occasion of Spring Asia Week 2008. Many of ...
Southeast 窶徨ace窶 may force NHL to revamp playoffs
2008-02-15 00:57:00 Southeast division winner may use back door to sneak into NHL playoffs Watching the gong show that is the race for the top of the Southeast Division, one is left to ponder if the time hasn't come for the NHL to blow up its playoff format.If the current trend continues, there may be little choice.With less than two months left in the regular season, it's not a stretch to believe the winner of the Southeast Division could make the playoffs and get the third seed although, in any other scenario outside of a division crown, they would miss the post-season altogether.Nor is it outside the realm of possibility that the division winner will struggle to hit the .500 barrier.Currently, three teams share the Southeast lead with 60 points, a total surpassed by eight other teams in the East.The Eastern Conference cellar-dwelling Lightning, meanwhile, are nine points back of eighth-place Boston for the final playoff spot in the East, but sit just six points off their...
By: Hockey.com
Southeast Water Squabbles Continue
2008-02-14 23:32:00 Alabama, Georgia and Florida are expected to miss their Friday, Feb. 15, deadline for reaching a regional water-sharing agreement, the Associated Press reported today. The states have been squabbling...
By: Green Options
Help the Tornado Victims in the Southeast
2008-02-08 17:23:00 Agent Genius and Bloodhound Blog have teamed up to mobilize the RE.net to help the thousands of people who have lost their homes and the 50 or so that have lost their lives in the recent tornadoes to hit the southeastern United States. If you can help, please donate by clicking the link at the top ...
iPhone Flash: AT&T EDGE down in the Southeast and Midwest U.S
2008-02-03 00:00:00 AT&T's wireless data networks in the Southeast and Midwest U.S. are down, causing BlackBerry and iPhone users to be without data services.The EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) and UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) services in those regions began having problems around 6:30 a.m. EST this morning, said Mark ...
Water Shortage Could Dry Up Nuclear Power Plants in Southeast
2008-01-24 00:51:00 We’ve all read about the drought in America’s Southeast, and if it doesn’t let up very quickly, some nuclear power stations may have to either cut back operations or shut down...
By: Green Options
Snow, rain, sleet spread across Southeast
2008-01-20 15:19:00 ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Meteorologists warned the mixture of rain and snow that fell across the South a day earlier could make for icy roads early Sunday, with overnight temperatures in the upper teens and low 20s.
By: Get rich
Four dead, decomposing bodies found in southeast D.C.
2008-01-09 18:19:00 The dead and decomposing bodies of four children were found this morning by U.S. Marshals inside a southeast Washington, D.C. home. The marshals were at the home in the 4200 block of Sixth Street SE to serve an eviction order. Upon the discovery of the bodies, a woman who was at the scene (the children's mother) was taken into custody for questioning.UPDATE: WJLA/7 reports this afternoon that the victims were all girls from age 5 to 18, that's not confirmed info as of yet. Mayor Adrian Fenty did state that the deaths were being investigated as homicides.----My nausea level has hit the upper limit with this one. Every time that I believe we've reached the low point to which our humanity can sink, someone else strives to drop us one step lower.Stabbings, drive-by shootings, decomposing bodies????Why is the world making war against our children?----Relevant links: AP via WUSA/9, WJLA/7, Washington Post, WRC/4
By: DCABloob
Spring Break ideas for families: southeast
2008-01-03 03:59:00 Georgia and the Carolinas have some hotspots for families, for spring break: though of course the "hot" (as in temperature) can vary a lot. * Sea Island Georgia -- home of a legandary upscale resort-- is one of the barrier islands off southern Georgia, with a mild climate, and yearly average temperature of 68ｰ. Average for March is about 70ｰ, 75ｰ in April, but of course days vary; early March highs swung from 65 to 81ｰ. Water temperature, meanwhile, averages 66ｰ in spring. Award-winning and the kind of place where families return for generations, Sea Island's main building, The Cloister, was built in 1928. Four resorts share 10,000 acres of forest, lawn, and marshland, 5 miles of private beachfront, and many outdoor and indoor activities for families. * Kids programs are offered during spring break. (Check with the resort, for updates.) * Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: this popular destination has average highs in the 70's in March and April, and a range of lo...
A Short History of China and Southeast Asia: ???????
2007-12-28 02:26:00 A Short History of China and Southeast Asia: Tribute, Trade and Influence (Short History of Asia series) ???????:????,??????? (??????)# Author:Martin Stuart-Fox # Format:PDF 3.3MB# Page Count:292 pages# Publisher: Allen & Unwin (November 1, 2003)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 1864489545# ISBN-13: 978-1864489545This informative but concise history of China and Southeast Asia is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Portable and attractively designed, it includes color illustrations, maps, and a brief history of the region. Explored are relations between China and Southeast Asia across two millennia; patterns of diplomacy, commercial networks, and migration; and how these have varied over time. With a focus on modern history, this is a fascinating account of imperial ambition, internal collapse and revival, cultural and commercial endeavors, and war and revolution. Important insight into the complicated history of the fastest-growing region in the world is offe...
Chinese goods transform life in Southeast Asia
2007-12-26 22:01:00 The pineapple that grows here on the steep hills above the Mekong River is especially sweet, the red and orange chilies unusually spicy, and the spring onions and watercress retain the freshness of the mountain dew.For years, getting this prized...
Chinese goods transform life in Southeast Asia
2007-12-26 14:16:00 LONG LAO GAO, Laos: The pineapple that grows here on the steep hills above the Mekong River is especially sweet, the red and orange chilies unusually spicy, and the spring onions and watercress retain the freshness of the mountain dew.
By: Get rich
Australoid Genes in Southeast Asians
2007-12-24 15:59:00 As we noted in a previous post, many amateur Internet anthropologists, NE Asians, White Supremacists and other folks argue that SE Asians have substantial Australoid influence, which influences their phenotype. This harkens back to an earlier era in anthropology when this view held wide currency.Australoid, a term which has fallen out of favor but still deserves to be used, refers properly to Papuans and Australian Aborigines.Australoids definitely refers to Papuans, who can be characterized that way both anthropologically and genetically. The Yali are a tribe in Western New Guinea, presently being colonized by Indonesian settler-colonist criminals with the assistance of US imperialism as "Irian Jaya". This Yali tribesman has an interesting phenotype that I can't quite characterize. His eyes look sort of Asian. Love the bone through the nose.It does not refer to Melanesians, who are Asians with significant Australoid base. Whether or not it properly refers to Negritos and Veddoids ...
By: Robert Lindsay
Southeast Asian players get ready for 2008 Olympics
2007-12-20 04:49:00 In the recent 24th Sea Games in Nakhon Ratshasima Thailand, Southeast Asian athletes were able to get a feel of competing with the best of the bests before the awaited Olympics 2008. Thailand leads the Southeast Asian pact of atheletes having a total medal of 409. With a big gap from the first, Malaysia follows with 216 medals then Vietnam with 204. I’m still skeptic about their skills if they can actually defeat China’s bets or US. But I’m sure they are all vying for the gold in the Olympics. With only 232 days (as of Dec 19, 2007) to go before the Olympics, athletes are cramming to improve their statistics/goals/skills. Read More: Southeast Asians hone traditional skills for 2008 Olympics Also check out the official SEA games site.
Enterprise is key to Southeast Asia's future
2007-12-18 00:39:00 The three largest economies in Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand - are risking future growth by failing to create companies that matter. The deficit in homegrown enterprise in these nations was brought into sharp focus this month by Boston Consulting's annual ranking of 100 companies from 14 developing economies that, it says, are changing the world. These companies have several things in common: They have all built a serious international presence and either crossed - or are fast approaching - the $1 billion threshold in annual revenue that Boston Consulting analysts say is crucial to go global in a big way. Finally, all of these companies have the financial muscle to expand quickly. Not surprisingly, most of these 100 companies are from China, which has 41 of them, and India, which is next with 20. What is surprising, however, is that Indonesia, with a $365 billion economy last year, has only one company on the list, unchanged from 2006. Hungary, whose economy... |
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