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Eight Hong Kong tourists were shot dead in the bloody end to the seizure of a bus in Manila by a disgruntled police inspector, who was also killed when officers stormed the vehicle.

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Eight Hong Kong Tourists Die in Bloody End to Manila Bus Siege


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A former police inspector who was holding at least 15 Hong Kong tourists hostage on a bus in Manila has been shot dead, according to a report on government radio. Several of the captives were able to walk from the vehicle, according to live television footage of the scene.

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Manila Hijacker Shot Dead; Some H.K. Hostages Walk Out of Bus


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China expands yuan banking in Hong Kong

by aseansociety on July 21, 2010

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The program was originally limited to trade with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations , Hong Kong and Macau. … See all stories on this topic »

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China expands yuan banking in Hong Kong


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Malaysia plans to build up a rice stockpile to bolster the nations food security, seeking to maintain 45 days of consumption so the foodstuff remains affordable for all.

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Malaysia Targets 45-Day Rice Stockpile, Food Security (Update1)


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The US share of foreign direct investment in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations fell to 5 percent in 2008 from 28 percent a decade ago. … See all stories on this topic

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GE Tells Obama ‘Sell Hard’ in Indonesia With China in Pursuit


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Seoul has pacts in force with Chile, India, Singapore, the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the European Free Trade Association, … See all stories on this topic

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South Korean industry minister wants fast US free trade ratification


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… export-dependent Taiwan being “marginalized” after a Chinese accord with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations took effect this year. … See all stories on this topic

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Taiwan Exports Rise for Fourth Month, Aiding Recovery


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President Barack Obama needs to grasp Southeast Asia’s economic potential and help boost US investment when he travels to Indonesia three weeks from now, …

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Obama Trip May Alter U.S. Misperception of Asean Ministers Say …


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