Japan, Australia preparing for 2-plus-2 talks in mid-Dec.
The Yomiuri Shimbun The Japanese and Australian governments have begun preparations for a meeting between their foreign and defense ministers to be held in Tokyo in the middle of this month, diplomatic sources said Monday. At the so-called two-plus-two
Thai inaction flies in face of urgency
It is ridiculous, so utterly ridiculous, that there can hardly be a case comparable to what is happening in Thailand. First, it is ridiculous that thousands of anti-government protesters have managed to convert Bangkok's international airport into their
Triton Group expands presence in Asia
SINGAPORE: Aberdeen-based Triton Group is strengthening its business presence in the Asia Pacific region by expanding all of the Group's businesses into Singapore. Current Singapore subsidiary Cynergetic, a remotely operated vehicle support provider,
Cape fear for censors in Beijing
The current thawing in cross-strait relations faces another test amid news that Beijing may be reversing its decision to import a film that has struck a deep chord among many Taiwanese. China Film Group is reportedly having second thoughts about the
Aureos Central Asia Fund holds $67m second closing
AltAssets. Aureos Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in small to mid-cap businesses through regional funds across Asia, Africa and Latin America, has completed a $67m second fund closing on its Aureos Central Asia Fund. The fund has two
Annik Expands Operations to China
In another strategic move that allows for broader global coverage and language support, Annik, one of the leading research outsourcing companies in India, has started operations in China. The Shanghai facility will service three major Asian markets
Tourists begin to leave Thailand
The first Air France-KLM flight since anti-government protesters took over Bangkok's two main airports last Tuesday has departed from the holiday island of Phuket with 428 Dutch tourists on board. Air-France-KLM says it will fly between Phuket and
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