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November 9, 2006

Consumer Confidence Index Rises

JAKARTA ~ Indonesia’s consumer confidence index rose to 98.1 points in October, its highest mark in 14 months, up from – Read More...
November 9, 2006

First Wellness Resort Opens

SINGARAJA ~ Situated in a serene and un-spoilt environment, the Zen Resort boutique holiday and wellness resort claims to be – Read More...
November 9, 2006

Sugar Increases Cancer Risk: Study

STOCKHOLM ~ Heavy consumption of sugary drinks and food increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a Swedish study released – Read More...
November 9, 2006

Immunization Fund Launched for World’s Poor

LONDON ~ British Finance Minister Gordon Brown launched a fund to immunize millions of children around the globe this week, – Read More...
November 9, 2006

Indonesia, Australia to Sign New Security Pact

SYDNEY ~ Australia and Indonesia have agreed to a new security treaty, officials said this week, after negotiations marred by – Read More...
November 9, 2006

BI Cuts Key Interest Rate

JAKARTA ~ The central bank cut its key interest rate this week by 50 basis points to 10.25 percent amid – Read More...
November 9, 2006

Black Box Challenge

An international audience of 200 culinary professionals and gourmet connoisseurs gathered for the 10th Anniversary MLA Black Box Challenge held – Read More...
November 9, 2006

Exec Faces Jail over Bridge Collapse

JAKARTA ~ An executive at a recreation park faces possible jail time for negligence over the deadly collapse of a – Read More...
November 9, 2006

Qatar Airways Expands Routes to Bali

DENPASAR ~ Qatar Airways has announced an expansion of its international network with the addition of seven new routes during – Read More...
November 9, 2006

Ten out of Ten

Following the Black Box Challenge, an excellent epicurean evening of Ten Chefs serving Ten Courses was held at The Ritz-Carlton, – Read More...