April

April 17, 2009

Govt Sees Economic Rebound in 2009

JAKARTA ~ The central government expects the impact of the global economic downturn on the domestic economy to dissipate this – Read More...
April 17, 2009

Govt to Airlines: Shape Up or Shut Down

JAKARTA ~ The government will require passenger airlines to fly at least 10 planes by 2012 or be shut down – Read More...
April 17, 2009

Strong Quake Hits off Sumatra

JAKARTA ~ A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Sumatra island on Thursday, seismologists said, but there were no reports of – Read More...
April 17, 2009

April 17-23, 2009

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April 17, 2009

Fiji’s Military Ruler Tightens Grip

SUVA ~ Fiji’s military government tightened controls on the media this week, devalued the currency and said it would not – Read More...
April 17, 2009

Thailand Revokes Thaksin Passport over Protests

BANGKOK ~ Thailand revoked the passport of Thaksin Shinawatra this week, escalating a campaign against the fugitive former premier and – Read More...
April 17, 2009

UN, US Nuclear Experts Quit N. Korea

SEOUL ~ US and UN nuclear monitors left North Korea on Thursday after the communist state ordered them out and – Read More...
April 17, 2009

Asian Summit Fiasco Provides Plenty to Scoff At

PATTAYA ~ The lobster had been grilled to perfection, the lights were low and the music tinkled softly in the – Read More...
April 17, 2009

Villa Construction Frenzy Paving Bali Paradise

By Presi Mandari Agence France-Presse CANGGU ~ Snatching a quick rest from a day of back-breaking work, Balinese rice farmer – Read More...
April 17, 2009

Amid Global Economic Crisis, an Upsurge in People Trafficking, Says Australia

NUSA DUA ~ Increasing numbers of jobseekers are being pushed into the hands of people traffickers as the economic downturn – Read More...