Indonesia
INDONESIA: Police likely to delay Bashir release
The police today officially declared that jailed Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir is a terrorist...
IndonesiaINDONESIA: New body reflects decentralisation failures
The government today released a decree signed by President Megawati Sukarnoputri which will...
IndonesiaSOUTH-EAST ASIA: China spurs commodities demand
China is likely to become a major importer of South-east Asia's soft commodities over the next...
ChinaJAPAN/ASEAN: Japanese firms seek greater FDI balance
Japan's foreign direct investment in ASEAN. Japanese businesses are becoming more cautious about...
JapanINDONESIA: Golkar to pose serious challenge to PDI-P
The main opposition Golkar Party is expected to pose a serious challenge to President Megawati...
IndonesiaINDONESIA: Election uncertainties worry Washington
The government yesterday drafted a decree which could allow the Election Commission to delay...
IndonesiaINDONESIA: Election uncertainties worry Washington
The government is considering delaying parliamentary elections scheduled for April 5, owing to...
IndonesiaSCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: Concerns mount over hybrid virus
Large numbers of birds have been slaughtered in an attempt to contain the outbreak. The viral...
