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Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle over-development
Published on 09/09/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with the over-development of land, a senior ministry official said on Monday.
Danish police detain activist Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest
Reuters, Published on 04/09/2024
» COPENHAGEN - Danish police on Wednesday apprehended activist Greta Thunberg at a Copenhagen protest against the war in Gaza, a spokesperson for the student group organising the demonstration said.
China, Vietnam eye boost to rail links as top leaders meet
Published on 16/08/2024
» HANOI - Rail links will be high on the agenda when Vietnam's newly appointed leader To Lam travels to China to meet President Xi Jinping next week, officials said, as the neighbours seek to boost trade.
Philippines pushes bigger defence spending as China spat lingers
Published on 10/07/2024
» The Philippines will continue increasing defence spending as it seeks private sector’s support in safeguarding the nation’s claims in the disputed South China Sea.
Floods kill 43 in Indonesia's West Sumatra, 15 missing
Published on 13/05/2024
» TANAH DATAR: Flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province killed at least 43 people over the weekend while a search for 15 missing people continued, authorities said on Monday.