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Malaysia’s Anwar Accused of Breaking Pact

admin — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:56:40 +0000

A former Indonesian vice president with a history of brokering peace agreements has accused Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of reneging on a secret deal to respect the outcome of Malaysia’s elections on May 5.

Indonesia Bank Chief to Fight Inflation

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:38:11 +0000

Former Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo began a five-year term as Indonesia’s central bank governor Friday, taking the reins as Southeast Asia’s biggest economy faces the prospect of higher inflation and political uncertainty.

Japan’s Premier to Visit Myanmar

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:26:50 +0000

Japan’s prime minister, along with some 50 business leaders, will visit Myanmar as part of Tokyo’s effort to secure bilateral ties in Southeast Asia.

State Auditor Appointed Vietnam Finance Minister

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:25:09 +0000

Dinh Tien Dung, who recently left his position as chief of the State Audit of Vietnam, was appointed finance minister by Vietnam’s government.

Lily Pads and Bamboo Stalks, Made of Clay

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:50:08 +0000

From a Balinese village, an Italian couple creates handmade ceramics with natural themes for homeowners, designers and top-flight hotel chains around the world.

Malaysia Arrests Activists

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:36:03 +0000

Malaysian authorities detained two antigovernment figures questioning and charged a student activist with sedition Thursday, raising political tensions after recent national elections triggered claims of vote-rigging.

Indonesia Investor Expects Spending to Surge

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:56:05 +0000

Sandiaga Uno, one of Indonesia’s top investors, said that despite the recent fall in the country’s growth rate, consumer spending shows no signs of slowing.

Singapore Posts Surprise Economic Growth

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:33:31 +0000

Singapore’s economy took an unexpected turn higher in the first quarter of the year as a rally in financial markets buoyed the city-state’s banking sector.

Indonesia Mine Unsure When It Will Restart

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:51:13 +0000

Mining giant Freeport Indonesia remains uncertain when it will restart operations following an accident last week at its Indonesian gold and copper mines.

H&M Clothes Made in Collapsed Factory

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:43:51 +0000

Swedish fast-fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz said that some of its clothing was produced in a Cambodia factory where 23 people were injured in an accident on its premises Monday.