http://www.mail.com/in-en/locations/316-southeast-asia.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/locations/316-southeast-asia.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2107484-foreign-preacher-takes-rare-turn-vietnam-stage.html HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The 25,000 people at the soccer stadium and the millions more watching at home waited 90 minutes before the Australian evangelical preacher got to the message he had come to Communist-ruled Vietnam to deliver. "Do you know why I love God?" Nick Vujicic asked a young girl on stage who, like him, was born without arms and legs. "Becaus... Fri, 24 May 2013 09:15:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2107484-foreign-preacher-takes-rare-turn-vietnam-stage.html 2013-05-24T09:15:39Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2104518-asia-stock-markets-edge-up-big-sell-off.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets staged a mild recovery Friday, a day after being routed by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its monetary stimulus. Japan's Nikkei 225 index, which plummeted more than 7 percent Thursday, bounced back a sizeable 2.8 percent to 14,892.57. South Korea's Kospi gaine... Fri, 24 May 2013 02:57:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2104518-asia-stock-markets-edge-up-big-sell-off.html 2013-05-24T02:57:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2105276-45-people-indicted-hungary-match-fixing-scam.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian prosecutors have indicted a Singaporean businessman known as Dan Tan and 44 Hungarians suspected of being involved in an international match-fixing conspiracy. Chief Prosecutor Imre Keresztes said in a statement Thursday that 32 local and international matches are thought to have been manipulated by the suspects, includi... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:55:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2105276-45-people-indicted-hungary-match-fixing-scam.html 2013-05-23T15:55:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2104554-malaysian-charged-with-sedition-3-arrested.html KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities detained three anti-government figures, charged a student activist with sedition and seized hundreds of opposition newspapers Thursday, raising political tensions after recent national elections triggered claims of fraud. Opposition activists have staged numerous peaceful demonstrations since the May 5 g... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:12:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2104554-malaysian-charged-with-sedition-3-arrested.html 2013-05-23T13:12:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2104660-oil-to-93-chinese-recovery-concerns.html The price of oil fell to near $93 a barrel on Thursday after a survey showed manufacturing activity in China falling to its lowest level in seven months, a sign that the recovery in the world's No. 2 economy is fading. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for July delivery was down 99 cents to $93.29 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York M... Thu, 23 May 2013 12:15:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2104660-oil-to-93-chinese-recovery-concerns.html 2013-05-23T12:15:11Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2104876-us-family-leaves-singapore-frustrated-with-inquest.html SINGAPORE (AP) — The parents of an American software engineer found dead in his Singapore apartment last year have left the city-state before the end of a coroner's inquest. They say they have lost faith in the process and their lawyer says they will push for a U.S. congressional investigation. Rick and Mary Todd believe their son Shane Truman Todd was mu... Thu, 23 May 2013 10:27:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2104876-us-family-leaves-singapore-frustrated-with-inquest.html 2013-05-23T10:27:52Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2104424-lawyer-malaysian-accused-rape-married-girl.html KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Prosecutors in Malaysia are pursuing rape charges against a 40-year-old man who allegedly had sex with a 13-year-old girl and then married her. Restaurant manager Riduan Masmud was charged with committing statutory rape in a parked car in Borneo in February, but the man has defended his actions by saying he since married the ... Thu, 23 May 2013 05:25:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2104424-lawyer-malaysian-accused-rape-married-girl.html 2013-05-23T05:25:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2102358-asia-stocks-china-factory-output-slips.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Thursday, weighed down by a contraction in China's manufacturing that adds to signs a shaky recovery in the world's No. 2 economy is slowing. HSBC Corp. said its preliminary Purchasing Managers Index fell to a seven-month low of 49.6 in May from April's 50.4. Numbers below 50 indicate that activity is contracting. A... Thu, 23 May 2013 03:06:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2102358-asia-stocks-china-factory-output-slips.html 2013-05-23T03:06:01Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2101906-oil-stays-96-crude-stocks-report-fed.html The price of oil was little changed above $96 a barrel Wednesday as investors waited confirmation of a rise in U.S. crude stocks and the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for July delivery was down 3 cents to $96.15 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The June ... Wed, 22 May 2013 12:16:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2101906-oil-stays-96-crude-stocks-report-fed.html 2013-05-22T12:16:25Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2100320-key-senator-to-myanmar-sanctions-bill-lapse.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, easing up on his long-held tough stance on Myanmar, said Tuesday he planned to allow key sanctions legislation against the Southeast Asian nation to lapse because of the country's progress toward democracy. McConnell, R-Ky., made the announcement after meeting with Myanmar President Thein Sein, who is m... Tue, 21 May 2013 22:10:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2100320-key-senator-to-myanmar-sanctions-bill-lapse.html 2013-05-21T22:10:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2099458-myanmar-muslims-jailed-killing-buddhist-monk.html MEIKHTILA, Myanmar (AP) — A Myanmar court sentenced seven Muslims to prison Tuesday — one of them to a life term — in the killing of a Buddhist monk amid deadly sectarian violence that was overwhelmingly directed against minority Muslims but has not led to any criminal trials against members of the country's Buddhist majority. As the country tries to rebu... Tue, 21 May 2013 12:43:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2099458-myanmar-muslims-jailed-killing-buddhist-monk.html 2013-05-21T12:43:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2099434-oil-price-to-96-traders-wait-fed.html The price of oil fell to near $96 per barrel Tuesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for June delivery was down 60 cents to $96.11 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract gained 69 cents to close at $96.71 on Monday. ... Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2099434-oil-price-to-96-traders-wait-fed.html 2013-05-21T12:08:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2097188-asia-stocks-muted-ahead-fed-meeting.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets struggled to post gains Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program. The Fed is currently conducting the third round of massive bond purchases known as quantitative easing to help drive down interest rates and spur lending. But recently... Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2097188-asia-stocks-muted-ahead-fed-meeting.html 2013-05-21T03:08:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2097430-obama-vows-us-support-myanmar-leader-visits.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday told Myanmar's president during a long-awaited White House meeting that he appreciates the Asian leader's efforts to lead the country on its sometimes difficult path to democracy and assured him of U.S. support. Obama spoke as he sat in the Oval Office with former general Thein Sein, who became the first ... Mon, 20 May 2013 23:49:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2097430-obama-vows-us-support-myanmar-leader-visits.html 2013-05-20T23:49:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2098722-myanmar-leader-vows-justice-communal-violence.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Myanmar President Thein Sein says that all perpetrators of inter-communal violence in the country will be brought to justice. Thein Sein made the comments Monday in a speech at a university in Washington after meeting President Barack Obama. Myanmar has been roiled by unrest between Buddhists and minority Muslims over the past year that ... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:36:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2098722-myanmar-leader-vows-justice-communal-violence.html 2013-05-20T21:36:32Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2097234-oil-price-falls-96-barrel.html BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell Monday ahead of the release later this week of economic data from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief. Benchmark crude for June delivery was down 55 cents to $95.47 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 86 cents... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:39:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2097234-oil-price-falls-96-barrel.html 2013-05-20T10:39:28Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2092704-world-stocks-strong-weekend.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — World stock markets rose steadily on Friday after two key indicators suggested the U.S. economic expansion will continue. The Conference Board reported that its leading indicator index for the U.S. increased 0.6 percent in April, following a 0.2 decline in March, due to recovering housing and labor markets. "In general, the (index) points... Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2092704-world-stocks-strong-weekend.html 2013-05-17T16:42:52Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2092434-oil-gains-to-96-investors-eye-us-economy.html The price of oil rose to near $96 a barrel on Friday ahead of the release of Conference Board's index of leading indicators for the U.S. economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for June delivery was up 45 cents to $95.61 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 86 cents on Thursday. The Conference ... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:44:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2092434-oil-gains-to-96-investors-eye-us-economy.html 2013-05-17T11:44:03Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2089856-google-challenger-vietnam-redirecting-queries.html HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A Russian-financed search engine seeking to challenge Google's dominance in Vietnam is redirecting queries for some politically sensitive terms to the American company's search engine, apparently as a way of avoiding government anger or legal liability for sending surfers to sites containing criticism of the ruling party. The move Th... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:32:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/news/2089856-google-challenger-vietnam-redirecting-queries.html 2013-05-17T03:32:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2089454-bangladesh-myanmar-relieved-cyclone-fizzles.html COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (AP) — A once-fearsome cyclone that was threatening Bangladesh and Myanmar dissipated quickly, causing some deaths but largely relieving authorities who had told more than 1 million people to leave vulnerable coastal areas in preparation for a far worse storm. Cyclone Mahasan lost power as it shed huge amounts of rain and then veer... Fri, 17 May 2013 02:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2089454-bangladesh-myanmar-relieved-cyclone-fizzles.html 2013-05-17T02:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2090312-thai-authorities-arrest-swiss-bank-robbery-suspect.html BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police have arrested a Swiss man charged with robbing a bank in his homeland before fleeing to live with his wife in Thailand. Department of Special Investigation Director-General Tharit Pengdit says police found 42-year-old Enzo Gerber on Thursday in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin, 200 kilometers (120 miles) south of Bangkok. ... Thu, 16 May 2013 14:21:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/2090312-thai-authorities-arrest-swiss-bank-robbery-suspect.html 2013-05-16T14:21:57Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2089740-singapores-ng-ser-miang-joins-ioc-race.html Portraying himself as a "global" candidate with a world view, Ng Ser Miang of Singapore is hoping to break the European stranglehold on the top Olympic job. The 64-year-old diplomat and businessman entered the IOC presidential race Thursday, pitching his credentials as a consensus-builder who can lead the Olympics through challenging times and bring more ... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:37:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2089740-singapores-ng-ser-miang-joins-ioc-race.html 2013-05-16T13:37:16Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2089384-oil-falls-94-barrel-amid-high-supplies.html The price of oil slipped below $94 a barrel Thursday as traders digested discouraging economic data from the United States and Europe and U.S. oil supplies remained high. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for June delivery was down 37 cents to $93.93 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 9 cents on... Thu, 16 May 2013 12:51:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2089384-oil-falls-94-barrel-amid-high-supplies.html 2013-05-16T12:51:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2090088-residents-shout-protest-refinery-china.html KUNMING, China (AP) — More than 2,000 people in southern China unfurled banners and shouted "Protest! Protest!" on Thursday to oppose plans for a petroleum refinery, in a large environmental rally that local authorities allowed to go forward in order to let the public vent frustration. The gathering in downtown Kunming — the second one in the city this mo... Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2090088-residents-shout-protest-refinery-china.html 2013-05-16T11:53:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2089428-vietnam-provider-drops-foreign-news-tv-channels.html HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A Vietnamese satellite TV company stopped airing international channels including BBC and CNN on Thursday, citing a law that foreign governments have warned would result in international news and entertainment channels ending their broadcasts in a country increasingly cracking down on freedom of expression. Underlining the confusion ... Thu, 16 May 2013 10:59:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2089428-vietnam-provider-drops-foreign-news-tv-channels.html 2013-05-16T10:59:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2086776-asia-stocks-mixed-wall-st-ignores-euro-gloom.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday following dour European economic data that dampened hopes of a recovery there anytime soon. However, losses were limited by another record session on Wall Street. The European Union statistics office said Wednesday that nine of the 17 countries that use the euro are in recession, including France. The... Thu, 16 May 2013 05:27:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/economy/2086776-asia-stocks-mixed-wall-st-ignores-euro-gloom.html 2013-05-16T05:27:29Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2089378-coin-tossing-breaks-tie-philippine-mayoral-race.html MANILA, Philippines (AP) — What do you do when two candidates running for mayor in the Philippines get exactly the same number of votes? You get them to toss a coin. Marvic Feraren and Boyet Py both received 3,236 votes for mayor of San Teodoro town in Mindoro Oriental province in Monday's elections. The Elections Commissions suggested the two men flip a ... Thu, 16 May 2013 05:06:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2089378-coin-tossing-breaks-tie-philippine-mayoral-race.html 2013-05-16T05:06:01Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2086530-rain-cyclone-falls-myanmar-minority-stay.html SITTWE, Myanmar (AP) — A cyclone only a day away carries wind and rain that could become deadly. But in dozens of refugee camps that spatter Myanmar's western coast, the order to evacuate ahead of the storm was met with widespread refusal. Tens of thousands of displaced Rohingya people live in the plastic-roofed tents and huts made of reeds, and they dist... Thu, 16 May 2013 04:38:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/asia/2086530-rain-cyclone-falls-myanmar-minority-stay.html 2013-05-16T04:38:49Z