April

April 6, 2007

Indonesia Posts $3.66bn Trade Surplus

JAKARTA ~ Weaker imports helped Indonesia to a US$3.66-billion trade surplus in February, up from the previous month, official data – Read More...
April 6, 2007

Tourism Fears over HK Shopping Scams

HONG KONG ~ A television report revealing sales scams at jewelry stores in Hong Kong could damage the city’s reputation – Read More...
April 6, 2007

Australia, Indonesia Bust Terror Ring: Police

CANBERRA ~ Indonesian and Australian police have smashed a suspected terrorist cell with links to an Islamic militant group blamed – Read More...
April 6, 2007

Interview – Larry King

Award-winning broadcaster Larry King marks his 50th anniversary in broadcasting this month. Starting in 1957 at a small radio station – Read More...
April 6, 2007

As Aceh Rebuilds, New Homes Remain Empty

BANDA ACEH, Aceh ~ Brightly colored new homes now dot the province of Aceh as it slowly rebuilds after the – Read More...
April 6, 2007

Editorial – Breakthrough

The authorities’ success in breaking up a purported terrorism ring is reassuring on two fronts: the police here, working with – Read More...
April 6, 2007

Govt Tin Crackdown to Keep Prices High

JAKARTA ~ Tin will fetch record prices over 2007 because of a regulatory clampdown on illegal tin miners and smelters – Read More...
April 6, 2007

The Miraculous Chilli

By Neil Case The Bali Times SANUR, Bali ~ Last issue we looked at chilli as a treatment for serious – Read More...