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South East Asia : 2015August15Saturday

South-east Asia's currencies are plunging like its 1998 - The Economist

Last Flying Tiger in Southeast Asia to release memoirs - Channel News Asia

Hijackings of ships in South East Asia can be mitigated, says UK-based Dryad - Astro Awani

The rise of the Islamic State in Southeast Asia - Global Risk Insights

Federal police unable to track child sex offenders who go to south-east Asia - The Guardian

Beware Bank of China Hong Kong's Foray into Southeast Asia - Barron's

ISIS recruits tens of thousands to its cause in south-east Asia - Daily Mail

Facebook, Messenger Replacing Email, Phone, Text in Southeast Asia - SocialTimes

Taiwan Acrobatics Troupe to tour Southeast Asia - WantChinaTimes

The Labeling Problem in Southeast Asia's Refugee Crisis - The Diplomat

China News : 2015August15Saturday

Death toll in Tianjin explosions climbs to over 100; crews search for missing - CNN

New explosions rock site of deadly blasts in China - CBS News

Chinese companies face culture shock in countries that aren't like China - Washington Post

China Tianjin blasts: Man found alive 50 metres from explosion centre - BBC News

IMF Says China's Yuan Isn't Undervalued, Despite Decline - Wall Street Journal

China Declares Currency Independence - Wall Street Journal

Fear factor: Why China scares investors - CNNMoney

China's Yuan Could Fall 10% or More - Barron's

China's currency wars - Aljazeera.com (blog)

China's Air Problem Is Worse Than You Think - The Atlantic

Vietnam News : 2015August15Saturday

US Supreme Court Justice Promotes Equality, Free Press in Vietnam - Voice of America

Vietnam memorial at Easton Area High School to be unveiled - lehighvalleylive.com

Man honored with Purple Heart 44 years after being wounded in Vietnam - The Missoulian

Comparing the Ukraine and Vietnam Wars: Donbas is Recognized as a Legitimate ... - Center for Research on Globalization

First Person | Bonds built by teaching in Vietnam - Columbus Dispatch

Hundreds pay tribute at traveling Vietnam memorial in Moore Township - Allentown Morning Call

Vietnam War's 'McKeesport 23' to be remembered at high school reunion - Tribune-Review

Aust drug smuggler gets 20yrs in Vietnam - Sky News Australia

Bear Bile Farms in Vietnam Are Making Animals Blind, Sick, and Obese - VICE News

Japan Gifts Vietnam Patrol Vessel Amid South China Sea Tensions - The Diplomat

Thailand News: 2015August15Saturday

Encouraging recovery in Sarnia for dog found paralyzed in Thailand - CTV News

Thailand and human trafficking - The Hill (blog)

Fuji TV announcer Enami named tourism ambassador to Thailand - The Japan Times

Couple's Legal Battle in Thailand Highlights Surrogacy, Gay Rights - Voice of America

Law curbing public assembly takes effect in Thailand - Yahoo News

NT upbeat over cattle exports to Thailand - SBS

Asian Rugby Sevens Under-20: Malaysia to meet Thailand in quarter-finals - New Straits Times Online

The ice crisis is forcing Australian parents to send their kids to Thailand to ... - Courier Mail

Thailand Poised to Establish Location Filming Incentives - Variety

Thailand selects new police chief ahead of major military reshuffle - Channel News Asia

Malaysia News: 2015August15Saturday

Malaysia, China, Aust refine MH370 search - 9news.com.au

UNHCR in Malaysia told to stop issuing refugee card - Channel News Asia

Malaysia's Ringgit in a Tailspin - Wall Street Journal

Malaysia PM announces panel to guide political funding amid crisis - Channel News Asia

Malaysia's Ringgit Heads for Worst Drop Since 1998 Amid Outflows - Bloomberg

Political funding panel 'a charade' with Idris leaving - Free Malaysia Today

Malaysia's Central Bank Says it Has Completed 1MDB Probe - Wall Street Journal

Asian Rugby Sevens Under-20: Malaysia to meet Thailand in quarter-finals - New Straits Times Online

Malaysia's The Edge Media group loses bid to lift printing ban - Channel News Asia

Malaysian ringgit sinks as China ripples spread - Financial Times

Indonesia News: 2015August15Saturday

Indonesia nabs ship believed to carry slave-caught fish - Casper Star-Tribune Online

Indonesia Frees 2 Educators After Court Overturns Sex Abuse Convictions - New York Times

Football returns in FIFA-suspended Indonesia - SBS

Indonesia's Independence Day - US Department of State (press release)

Papua New Guinea's military denies Indonesia border incursion to bring down flag - ABC Online

Indonesia Foils Deadly Islamic State Attack - The Diplomat

No big deal for Indonesia despite failure of men's singles - The Star Online

6 million votes made for X Factor Indonesia using Google Search - International Business Times UK

Indonesia nabs Thai ship believed to carry slave-caught fish - OCRegister

Indonesia's Widodo takes swipe at egos blocking economic progress - Channel News Asia