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Indonesia Be vigilant about competition Malaysia Star And we are not talking just about the countries in the same range like Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, but also the less developed ones, including Myanmar. In Myanmar, the speed of reforms recently carried out by its government has surprised many, ... Indonesia detains 96 Australia-bound migrants PakistanToday.com.pk JAKARTA - Indonesia detained Saturday 96 asylum seekers who had attempted to reach Australia, half of whom were rounded up after their boat capsized in western Java waters, police said. Police chief Irman Sugema said a wooden boat with 47 Afghans and ... and more » Yahoo! Philippines News For many Indonesians, 'Fesbuk' is the only Internet Yahoo! Philippines News Indonesia, a developing Muslim nation which claims the world's third-largest community of Facebook users, has become a showcase for the social networking site's global power and reach. Facebook has broken technological and social barriers to connect 40 ... and more » In Praise (and Defense of) the Venerable Paper Book Pacific Free Press Fascist dictators - from German Nazis to Indonesian cronies who took power after the Western-sponsored coup on 1965 ? were known to burn books, publicly and shamelessly. To them the books stank of progress, of the aim for social justice, ... and more » New Straits Times All is not lost New Straits Times However, it will be possible to battle for the Thomas Cup in four years time as China, South Korea, Indonesia and Denmark will also be in a rebuilding process. Rashid said Malaysia would be in a worst situation in 2014 as Lee Chong Wei, ... and more » Indonesia detains 96 Australia-bound migrants The News International JAKARTA: Indonesia detained on Saturday 96 asylum seekers who had attempted to reach Australia, half of whom were rounded up after their boat capsized in western Java waters, police said. Police chief Irman Sugema said a wooden boat with 47 Afghans and ... and more » A peek into global cultures Times of India The event was called 'Travel across the world in 60 minutes' and around 100 international students from countries like France, Ukraine, Lithuania, Japan, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and Columbia shared about their culture and traditions. Weekly Crude Palm Oil Report February 5 2012 The Borneo Post The cut in export tax by the Indonesian government in August last year gave a significant impact to the refiners and exporters in Malaysia. The Star reported on Friday that the Malaysian government would restructure its crude palm oil export tax and ... and more » Indonesian pilot arrested for alleged drug use WNCT SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesian police say they have arrested an airline pilot on suspicion of using illegal drugs three hours before flying. Narcotics agency director Brig. Gen. Benny Mamoto says Lion Air pilot Syaiful Salam was arrested early ... and more » John Ruwitch: Going down the nuclear path Gulf Today Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore are among some 35 countries considering going down the nuclear path, likely doubling the number of operational reactors in the next few decades, according to Lloyds Register. and more »

'Green' energy is mostly hype This is Staffordshire The government's green energy policy is taking many people into fuel poverty because they are unable to pay the extra £200 to £300 on their bills. The wind turbines and solar generators are manufactured outside of the UK, and it is only the investors ...

Jakarta Globe

Could China's Green Plans Set the Stage For New Energy Reforms in Indonesia? Jakarta Globe In Indonesia there are impressive reserves of both conventional and renewable energy sources, and the country should not have a difficult time meeting demand for many years into the future. But much still remains to be done to secure a safe level of ... and more »

Pakistan, Indonesia sign crucial PTA Business Recorder (blog) Pakistan has also agreed to provide preferential market access to Indonesia for the following products: some varieties of fish (tuna, trout, shrimps), fresh fruits (coconut, pineapple and mangosteen), edible products (coffee, green tea, black tea, ... and more »

Aceh governor goes from hero to zero New Zealand Herald When the former rebel leader Irwandi Yusuf became governor of Indonesia's Aceh province, he proclaimed a "green vision" for the war-torn region. Aceh's lush forests - still relatively pristine despite decades of civil conflict - would not be sacrificed ...

Davao council urged to declare turtle-eaters 'persona non grata' Yahoo! Philippines News AP - 1 hour 27 minutes ago DAVAO ? Mayor Sara Duterte urged the City Council to declare owner of a Korean vessel, its crew, and the Indonesian missionaries onboard as ?persona non grata? after dumping parts of a green sea turtle in a garbage bin in a ... and more »

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Going 'Green' Key to Drawing Investment in Indonesia Jakarta Globe Sakariza Qori Hermawan, group head of corporate sustainability at Bank Negara Indonesia, said Bank Indonesia, the central bank, may soon issue a regulation on green banking. Lenders would be required to assess customers based on social and ... and more »

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'Green' Key to Drawing Investment Jakarta Globe Indonesia has been warned it may not fully benefit from its recent investment grade status to draw significant offshore funding if it fails to impress investors looking for environmentally sustainable investments. Indonesia has been warned it may not ... and more »

Dredging Today

Indonesia: Pelindo II Gets Green Light for Kalibaru Container Terminal ... Dredging Today State-owned port operator Pelindo II has received the green light to take over the construction of the Kalibaru container terminal in North Jakarta following the government's recent decision to cancel the tender for the project. and more »

Indonesia Mining Report Q1 2012 Remains a Dominant Player in the Coal and Tin ... Your Industry News (press release) Foreign investments into Indonesia are expected to remain strong in the coming years. In the South East Asia region, Indonesia remains the top place for new mining projects, followed by the Philippines and Vietnam. A large number of these are green ... and more »

Indonesia Mining Report Q1 2012 Remains a Dominant Player in the Coal and Tin ... Your Mining News (press release) Foreign investments into Indonesia are expected to remain strong in the coming years. In the South East Asia region, Indonesia remains the top place for new mining projects, followed by the Philippines and Vietnam. A large number of these are green ... and more »

Green Business News

A clean bill of wealth Nelson Mail And yet the Sunday Star-Times has learnt that a forthcoming government report into green business is likely to take a disappointingly conservative tone and relegate cleantech's economic significance to behind agriculture, tourism and, ... and more »

A clean bill of wealth Timaru Herald And yet the Sunday Star-Times has learnt that a forthcoming government report into green business is likely to take a disappointingly conservative tone and relegate cleantech's economic significance to behind agriculture, tourism and, ... and more »

A clean bill of wealth The Southland Times And yet the Sunday Star-Times has learnt that a forthcoming government report into green business is likely to take a disappointingly conservative tone and relegate cleantech's economic significance to behind agriculture, tourism and, ... and more »

A clean bill of wealth Auckland stuff.co.nz And yet the Sunday Star-Times has learnt that a forthcoming government report into green business is likely to take a disappointingly conservative tone and relegate cleantech's economic significance to behind agriculture, tourism and, ... and more »

A clean bill of wealth Manawatu Standard And yet the Sunday Star-Times has learnt that a forthcoming government report into green business is likely to take a disappointingly conservative tone and relegate cleantech's economic significance to behind agriculture, tourism and, ... and more »

A clean bill of wealth Marlborough Express And yet the Sunday Star-Times has learnt that a forthcoming government report into green business is likely to take a disappointingly conservative tone and relegate cleantech's economic significance to behind agriculture, tourism and, ... and more »

A clean bill of wealth Stuff.co.nz And yet the Sunday Star-Times has learnt that a forthcoming government report into green business is likely to take a disappointingly conservative tone and relegate cleantech's economic significance to behind agriculture, tourism and, ... and more »

Jakarta Globe

Could China's Green Plans Set the Stage For New Energy Reforms in Indonesia? Jakarta Globe In Indonesia there are impressive reserves of both conventional and renewable energy sources, and the country should not have a difficult time meeting demand for many years into the future. But much still remains to be done to secure a safe level of ... and more »

Pakistan, Indonesia sign crucial PTA Business Recorder (blog) The agreement, allegedly pushed by top palm oil importers through a 'special instrument', was inked by Indonesian Minister of Trade Gita Wirjawan, and Pakistan Ambassador to Indonesia Sanaullah. An official told Business Recorder that the agreement ... and more »

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Going 'Green' Key to Drawing Investment in Indonesia Jakarta Globe Thus far, he said, social and environmental sustainability were low priorities for Indonesia's banks and businesses. Sakariza said his Jakarta-based lender had only disbursed Rp 7.7 trillion ($862.4 million) in ?green category? loans in 2010, ... and more »