Brunei, S'pore Exercise Begins (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan - About 400 personnel from the Third Battalion of Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) and 140 personnel from 3S1R Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are engaged in a five-day Maju Bersama Exercise that began yesterday and runs until March 8.
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European News - - Europe raises pressure on U.S. to halt dollar slide (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Europe raises pressure on U.S. to halt dollar slide (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Worried euro zone policymakers pressured on Washington on Tuesday to do more to halt the dollar's decline, a day after the U.S. currency hit a record low against Europe's single currency.
Infiniti launches Western Europe sales, aiming to build patiently (Detroit News)
GENEVA, Switzerland — Nissan of Japan launched its Infiniti luxury brand in Western Europe with President and CEO Carlos Ghosn saying it planned to build its presence slowly but surely.
Housing market slowing in Europe (BBC News)
House price growth across Europe slowed sharply in the second half of 2007, according to a report.
European News - - Ukraine says it could cut Europe's gas (AP via Yahoo! News)
Ukraine says it could cut Europe's gas (AP via Yahoo! News)
Ukraine's natural gas company on Tuesday warned that if Russia further cuts its gas supplies, it could begin diverting shipments intended for Western Europe.
Infiniti launches Western Europe sales, aiming to build patiently (Detroit News)
GENEVA, Switzerland — Nissan of Japan launched its Infiniti luxury brand in Western Europe with President and CEO Carlos Ghosn saying it planned to build its presence slowly but surely.
Philippines News - - Philippine Inflation Fastest in 16 Months on Food (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
Philippine Inflation Fastest in 16 Months on Food (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
March 5 (Bloomberg) — Philippine consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 16 months in February as food prices climbed, making it less likely the central bank will cut its benchmark interest rate next week.
Ex-Philippine officials urge Arroyo to come clean (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
About 60 former top Philippine government officials urged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Tuesday to lift restrictions on information about a multi-million dollar telecoms deal tainted by corruption allegations.
Philippine Inflation Rate Probably Fastest in 16 Months on Food (Bloomberg.com)
March 5 (Bloomberg) — Philippine consumer prices probably rose at the fastest pace in 16 months in February as food prices climbed, making it less likely the central bank will cut its benchmark interest rate next week.
Philippines News - - Philippine inflation jumps to 5.4 percent in February, highest since Oct 2006 (Sharewatch)
Philippine inflation jumps to 5.4 percent in February, highest since Oct 2006 (Sharewatch)
MANILA (Thomson Financial) - Philippine annual inflation jumped to 5.4 percent in February, near the top end of forecasts, from 4.9 percent in the previous month, government data showed on Wednesday.
Philippine court offers compromise on graft probe (The Star)
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine Supreme Court gave senators 24 hours on Tuesday to accept a deal that would see a top government official resume testimony in a Senate probe into suspected corruption that has rocked the government.
Singapore News - - Expats vote Singapore, Copenhagen top places: survey (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Expats vote Singapore, Copenhagen top places: survey (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Asian expatriates have ranked Singapore as the best place to live in the world for its safe and clean environment, while Europeans chose Copenhagen, a survey showed on Tuesday.
TAIWAN CARRIER DENIES REPORTED DEAL WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES (Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance)
Transport Taiwan's largest carrier denied a rumor Tuesday that Singapore Airlines (SGX:S55) plans to buy a quarter of its shares, which soared to a record high earlier in the day.