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South East Asia : 2016April13Wednesday

Japan's own 'pivot' to Southeast Asia seen bearing fruit ahead of G-7 summit, China isles arbitration - The Japan Times

What the Alibaba-Lazada deal means for Southeast Asia's startups - Tech in Asia

SE Asia Stocks-Mostly up; Singapore posts biggest gain in 2 months - Reuters

Drought Gives China Options in Southeast Asia - STRATFOR

South-East Asia drought leads to scaled-back water festivals - The Nation

New Zealand military readies for multinational drills in SE Asia - Shanghai Daily (subscription)

Southeast Asia marks new year with ceremonies and parades - The Nation

Pirates Take Break in SE Asia, but Busy in Gulf of Guinea - Voice of America

Cloud telephony firm Exotel expands presence in Southeast Asia, plans to invest $10 million over next 2 years - ETCIO.com

Retired Baseball Player Reveals Side Gig as Southeast Asia Sex-Trafficking Detective - Slate Magazine (blog)

China News : 2016April13Wednesday

China claims jurisdiction over Taiwanese taken from Kenya - BBC News

Judge in China Rules Gay Couple Cannot Marry - New York Times

Taiwan Accuses Kenya of Illegal Deportations as More Are Sent to China - New York Times

IMF Warns Debt Risk Growing From Big Firms in China, Other Emerging Markets - Wall Street Journal

China Summons G7 Diplomats to Protest S. China Sea Statement - ABC News

Asia Pacific|Eye on China, US and Philippines Ramp Up Military Alliance - New York Times

British academic Hilary St John Bower killed in China - The Guardian

We can breathe a sigh of relief on China: Economist - CNBC

Stocks jump on China trade surprise, buoyant banks - Reuters

China's Exports Rise, But Caution Prevails - Wall Street Journal

Vietnam News : 2016April13Wednesday

Philippines, Vietnam to explore joint patrols in South China Sea: Sources - Channel News Asia

Viet Nam Expo 2016 opens in Ha Noi - Viet Nam News

Pregnant women counselled about Zika virus - Viet Nam News

Prime minister chairs first meeting of new Government - Viet Nam News

WTO Director-General: Vietnam is on the right path - Viet Nam News

Culture vulture - Viet Nam News

VN, India, Myanmar optimistic on markets - Viet Nam News

Governance needs to improve - Viet Nam News

No evidence of salbutamol sale for animal breeding - Viet Nam News

Pro-EU leaflets spark 'return to sender' revolt in Britain - Viet Nam News

Thailand News: 2016April13Wednesday

Thailand's Songkran Water Festival Begins Amid Regional Drought - NBCNews.com

Derry mother faces deportation to Thailand after fiance's death - WCVB Boston

The world's BIGGEST water fight happens in Thailand - and YOU could go this year - Express.co.uk

Thailand draw Australia, Japan in World Cup qualifying | Bangkok Post: news - Bangkok Post

Telford man flying home after heart attack in Thailand - BBC News

Aussies warned against Thailand travel amid terror fears - Ten Eyewitness News

Thailand Is in Danger of Becoming an Established Military Dictatorship - VICE News

Christians, Muslims in Thailand gather to promote harmony and peace - Catholic News Agency

Thailand police investigate royal family stickers on Line - BBC News

Six hurt as THAI flight hits turbulence over Singapore - Bangkok Post

Malaysia News: 2016April13Wednesday

Swiss widen corruption investigation into Malaysia's 1MDB fund - The Guardian

Massive python found in Malaysia could be a record-breaker - CBS News

Malaysia Airlines MH370 Searchers Lose 2nd Sonar Device in 3 Months - NBCNews.com

World's Longest Snake Dies Shortly After Capture Near Malaysia Construction Site - News Every day

FamilyMart, QL Resources Expand in Malaysia - NACS Online

Eight-metre snake caught in Malaysia – video - The Guardian

PM: Malaysia's financial growth going from strength to strength - The Star Online

Rains fail to dampen Malaysia scorcher - The Straits Times

World Bank downgrades Malaysia's growth forecast - The Star Online

Firebomb thrown at Malaysia office after 'Satan' preacher jibe - Bangkok Post

Indonesia News: 2016April13Wednesday

Indonesia urged to hold truth and reconciliation process over massacres - The Guardian

Rights Groups Urge US to Release Files on Indonesia Killings - ABC News

Indonesia pledges support for Nigeria on industrialisation - Vanguard

Indonesia: Christians 'living in fear' as Islamists force church closure - ChristianToday

Indonesia's Pertamina Plans To Develop South China Sea Border Areas - Rigzone

Indonesia's war is for humanity: Jokowi - Jakarta Post

A 60-year-old Christian woman was caned in Indonesia for breaking sharia law - Quartz

IUU costing Indonesia $3bn a year, claim authorities - Undercurrent News

Russian tourist killed by a crocodile in Indonesia - The Guardian

Indonesian singer performing with king cobra dies after being bitten onstage - Washington Post