Stories from 18 August 2008
India: Self-made Olympic pride
Amit Varma of Indian Uncut reveals that Indian Olympics gold medal winner Abhinav Bindra got more support from his industrialist father than the Government for the preparations. He argues that...
Sri Lanka: A Georgia case?
Lanka Page opines that the recent incident in Georgia can be a lesson for Sri Lanka: “like in 1987, there is every likelihood that India will intervene if we too...
Musharraf resigns
All Things Pakistan reports that Gen. Pervez Musharraf, the president of Pakistan has announced his resignation in a televised speech. His nine year long rule ended facing an impeachment and...
Philippines: Rebels invade remote towns
A Filipino doctor-blogger reports that two municipalities in a southern Philippine province were invaded by rebels: “School has been torched, houses are burning. People there are racing to the coasts...
Thailand: Expats and Olympics
The Lost Boy from Thailand poses a good question: “Who do expats cheer for in the Olympic games? Is it with their country of birth or their country of residence?”
Indonesia: Battle of Aru Sea
Indonesian blogger Bleu reviews the history of the Battle of Aru Sea, which is a heroic and historic episode in Indonesia.
Silver medal for Malaysia's badminton star
Malaysian badminton player Lee Chong Wei wins the silver medal in the Beijing Olympics. Malaysian bloggers are proud of him. This is Malaysia's first medal in 12 years.
Khmer Humer
Words & Pictures uploads a Khmer Humer. In other countries, a Humer is a luxury car. In Cambodia it is used for ice delivery.
Flooding in Phnom Penh
Piseth complains about the flooding in Phnom Penh and the health risks it brings to the community.
Singapore wins a silver medal
The women's table tennis team of Singapore has clinched a silver medal in the Beijing Olympics. It is the nation’s first Olympic medal in 48 years. Wilfrid Wong is ecstatic.
Fiji: Methodist Church forgives military regime
Methodist Church leaders have forgiven the military rulers of Fiji, as reported by Raw Fiji News. The military is asked to initiate a process that will restore democratic elections in...
Philippines as a Federal State
Iloilo City Boy dissects the proposal to amend the constitution which will make the Philippines a federal republic. Carlo Ople believes it is part of a ploy to extend the...
China: Chinese Students on Olympics
Jin Hye-ji from Ohmynews interviewed several Chinese students from different communities on sensitive issues concerning Olympics, the opinions are very diverse.
Japan: Foreign Population
Adam from Mutant frog blogs about the increase of foreign population on Japan society.
China: Great pity for Liu's Achilles tendon
The national hero, 110-metre hurdles world champion Liu Xiang quitted the game this morning, leaving shock, regret, and mysteries.
China: Don't be Afraid of the 50 Cents
Yan Yunfei recently faced a lot of internet bullying in his blog when he commented on Olympics. He wasn't sure whether the comments came from the 50 cents gang and...
China: Liu Xiang is out and we are sad
The news that Liu Xiang has injured his foot and temporarily unable to compete shocked China over lunchtime Monday. He Caitou has reposted the fastest-rising thread at Baidu (first posted a month ago) in which someone claims they dreamt this was going to happen.
China: Manufacturer's Apprehension
Shen yin from the mindmeter posted an interview with a local manufacturer talking about the difficult market condition that Chinese manufacturers are facing [zh].
China: Bird's Nest's Naming
Imagethief doubts if China government is willing to give Bird's Nest's naming right to multinational corporate, such as coca cola.
China: Minority Terrorist
Michael from Two opposite end of China puts together news concerning bombings in Xinjiang and the Chinese official attitude towards minority.
China: Audience
A BBS thread at ifeng has a debate on the Chinese audiences’ performance, some criticized that Chinese audiences shouldn't have booed the Japanese team during the volleyball match. Some defended...
