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South East Asia : 2016January23Saturday

Southeast Asia Launches 10-Year Plan to Increase Tourism - ABC News

Containing Islamic extremism in Southeast Asia - Asia Times

The Big Read: Indonesia needs a new approach to blunt ISIS' appeal, experts warn - TODAYonline

How did Islamic State establish a franchise in southeast Asia? - Telegraph.co.uk

Thai Tycoons Said to Compete for Casino's Southeast Asia Units - Bloomberg

Don't allow Islamic State to gain ground in Southeast Asia - South China Morning Post (subscription)

Western tourists fuelling demand for 'abhorrent' dog meat trade in Southeast Asia, activists say - The Independent

Tourist areas you should avoid in Southeast Asia - NEWS.com.au

News Analysis: Indonesia, China's pragmatic cooperation sees Southeast Asia's 1st HSR project commence - Xinhua

Moody's places three mining companies in the South and Southeast Asia region on review for downgrade - Moodys.com (press release) (subscription)

China News : 2016January23Saturday

Iran, China agree $600-billion trade deal after sanctions - Reuters

Would capital controls help China's economy? - CNBC

Fears About China's Economy Fester at Davos - New York Times

Kuroda calls for China to tighten capital controls - Financial Times

IMF's Lagarde says markets need clarity on China currency - Reuters

China taking 'self-isolating' steps in South China Sea: Pentagon - Reuters

Is China Interfering in Vietnam's Politics With Its South China Sea Moves? - The Diplomat

China Blames Goats For 2015 Drop In Birth Rate - NPR

Universal Poised To Close $500 Million Slate Deal With China's Perfect World (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety

US Reaches Deal on Rice Exports to China, Trade Group Says - Wall Street Journal

Vietnam News : 2016January23Saturday

Is China Interfering in Vietnam's Politics With Its South China Sea Moves? - The Diplomat

Vietnam's Sacred Turtle Dies at an Awkward, Some Say Ominous, Time - New York Times

China drops online notice of oil rig location after Vietnam complaint - The Japan Times

Experience to prepare for a train trip in Vietnam - Huffington Post

Helicopter for Vietnam monument is ready to be mounted - Las Cruces Sun-News

South China Sea: Vietnam says China moved oil rig into contested waters - CNN

Japan tech yields good catch - Viet Nam News

Tale of two metro lines shows battle for business in Vietnam - Financial Times

Vietnam's Communist Party meets to pick nation's leaders - Al Jazeera America

VN eyes Thai rice in global market - Viet Nam News

Thailand News: 2016January23Saturday

Chinese activist missing after leaving Thailand - The Nation

Thailand: Investigate Army Abduction of Student Activist - Human Rights Watch

Thailand Plans New Train Lines Where 'Death Railway' Stood - Wall Street Journal

Phuket set to be Thailand's first smart city - Bangkok Post

Tourist areas you should avoid in Southeast Asia - NEWS.com.au

Thailand weighs AEC lottery - Bangkok Post

Thailand's Buranatanyarat wins 2nd ADT title - Business Standard

BMW Thailand bully for big-bike boom - Bangkok Post

Extreme drought threatens Thailand's political stability - Global Risk Insights

Hand weaves, cotton candy in sweet roti–the best of Thailand in one park - Inquirer.net

Malaysia News: 2016January23Saturday

Protesters hit streets to oppose Malaysia signing TPP - Deutsche Welle

Strong approved investments show investors' confidence in Malaysia - New Straits Times Online

Malaysia's illiberal stance causing more harm to Muslims, says lawmaker - The Malaysian Insider

A Nepali a day dies working in Malaysia - Malaysiakini (subscription)

3 Thaipusam procession participants in Malaysia die after car accident - Channel News Asia

Nancy Shukri: Devolution of power part of Malaysia Agreement - The Star Online

All Malaysian men's singles final at Malaysia Masters - New Straits Times Online

Australia looks to Malaysia for RM300 million to fund MH370 search shortfall - The Malaysian Insider

CNBC Transcript: Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia - CNBC

Malaysia steps up security to counter terror threat - Deutsche Welle

Indonesia News: 2016January23Saturday

Indonesia's Papua Reporting Paranoia - Human Rights Watch

Ministry challenges, opportunities abound in Indonesia - BP News

Jakarta bombing: Indonesian Government to strengthen counter-terrorism laws in wake of attack - ABC Online

Cyr: Indonesia attacks spotlight great anti-terrorist nation - Dubuque Telegraph Herald

News Analysis: Indonesia, China's pragmatic cooperation sees Southeast Asia's 1st HSR project commence - Xinhua

Land-clearing fires cost Indonesia lives and $16 billion last year—and they're starting again - Quartz

Indonesians Struggle to Combat Extremist Ideologies - Voice of America

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

Bombings aside, Indonesia is still battling over the role of political Islam - The Conversation UK

Indonesia still battling over role of political Islam – Carool Kersten - The Malaysian Insider