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South East Asia : 2016January21Thursday

Keenan to talk terror in Southeast Asia - 9news.com.au

Southeast Asia automotive Malaysian car market steadiest in the region - Nikkei Asian Review

The US and South-east Asia: A State of the Union worth sharing: The Nation ... - The Straits Times

Mobile Broadband in Southeast Asia: Adoption and Usage Trends and Operator ... - PR Newswire (press release)

After Jakarta - The Economist

Korean start-ups eye Southeast Asian tech boom - Jakarta Post

Japan's Yamato to buy into Malaysia's No. 2 delivery company - Nikkei Asian Review

Islamic State Eludes Southeast Asian Authorities With Telegram App - Wall Street Journal

OECD Forecasts Robust Growth for Southeast Asia, China, India - Tempo.co

Brunei Prince Invests $2M In BookDoc, A 'ZocDoc For Southeast Asia' - TechCrunch

China News : 2016January21Thursday

Survey of US companies in China finds that not all's well - Los Angeles Times

China Uses Foreigners' Televised Confessions to Serve Its Own Ends - New York Times

China's Xi visits Egypt, offers financial, political support - Reuters

China shares follow Asian bourses lower as oil rally fizzles - Reuters

Taiwan says China drills days after election 'very bad news' - Reuters

What is China's real trouble? Communicating - CNBC

China's middle class getting wealthier, savvier - CNBC

China admits communication failings on renminbi - Financial Times

China hemorrhaged $676 billion last year - CNNMoney

GM Shanghai Cadillac Plant Opens as China Hit by Lapse in Luxury - Wall Street Journal

Vietnam News : 2016January21Thursday

Vietnam kicks off secretive political transition - Yahoo News

Vietnam Objects to Chinese Oil Rig in Disputed Waters - New York Times

Vietnam's sacred turtle in Hoan Kiem lake dies as Communists gather - ABC Online

Twice delayed, but not denied – Vietnam vet finally awarded Purple Heart - WIAT 42

Berjaya Corp. bags exclusive 18-year lottery contract in Vietnam - CalvinAyre.com (press release) (blog)

Float from Singapore to Vietnam with Princess Cruises - Daily Mail

Groundnut exports unlikely to improve despite lifting of ban by Vietnam - Business Standard

Vietnam vet survives chopper crash, receives honor 45 years later - WTOC

Urbanisation begets need for more housing - Viet Nam News

Project aims to preserve memories of Vietnam war - Athens NEWS

Thailand News: 2016January21Thursday

Draft constitution for army-run Thailand 'strong medicine' - Reuters

Thailand Farmers Use Experience to Weather Tough Economy - Voice of America

Saina Nehwal likely to clash with Ratchanok in Thailand Masters - Firstpost

Barclays closing investment banking in Thailand, across Asia - Bangkok Post

Zika Virus: First Case Detected In Taiwan, Brought In From Thailand - Headlines & Global News

AFC U23: Thailand held by North Korea - ESPN FC

14 Vietnamese arrested for working in Thailand illegally - Thanh Nien Daily

Thailand Charges Philip Morris with Tax Evasion - Wall Street Journal

Visit of Vice President to Thailand (February 03-05, 2016) - Ministry of External Affairs (press release)

Thailand junta accused of arbitrary detention of student who was snatched from ... - The Straits Times

Malaysia News: 2016January21Thursday

Malaysia Central Bank Looks to Lift Liquidity - Wall Street Journal

Malaysia a model Muslim nation - The Star Online

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia achieves higher commercial vehicles sales - The Star Online

Malaysia will not be significantly affected by global downturn, say economists - The Malaysian Insider

Malaysia steps up security to counter terror threat - Deutsche Welle

Malaysia Fast Facts - CNN International

Affin remains positive on Malaysia; unchanged 1793 year-end KLCI target - The Star Online

Malaysia tourism not clouded by visa fee hike - Myanmar Times

Malaysia opposition fails in bid to void national polls - Anadolu Agency

Chong Wei through to Malaysia Masters quarter-finals - New Straits Times Online

Indonesia News: 2016January21Thursday

Indonesia Starts Construction of High-Speed Rail Line - ABC News

Indonesia's Deradicalization Campaign Faces New Challenge in Islamic State - Wall Street Journal

Indonesia needs stronger laws and a 'soft approach' to fight terrorism ... - Channel News Asia

Indonesia to Weigh Freeport's $1.7 Billion Offer for Stake in Local Unit - Wall Street Journal

UPDATE 1-Indonesia cannot cover 2016 biodiesel subsidy on low crude -Agency - Reuters

Indonesia's Foreign Direct Investment Rose in 2015 - Wall Street Journal

Fitch Upgrades BTPN; Affirms KEB Hana Indonesia and ICBC Indonesia - Reuters

Why Indonesia should join the TPP - The Interpreter

Could Indonesia's President Become the Middle East's New Mediator? - TIME

Indonesia urged to take concrete action over past human rights abuses - Jakarta Post