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Indonesia pulp giant tied to firms accused of fires
Associated Press, Published on 20/12/2017
» JAKARTA: Despite its denials, one of the world's biggest paper producers has extensive behind-the-scenes ties and significant influence over wood suppliers linked to fires and deforestation that have degraded Indonesia's stunning natural environment, The Associated Press has found.
EU chief: Britain should pay at least $70 billion
Associated Press, Published on 13/11/2017
» BERLIN: The European Parliament's president says he believes Britain should pay at least 60 billion euros (2.3 trillion baht) as it leaves the European Union, to meet its financial commitments.
Swimming robot to probe damage at Japan nuclear plant
Associated Press, Published on 15/06/2017
» YOKOSUKA, Japan -- A Japanese industrial group unveiled Thursday a swimming robot designed for underwater probes of damage from meltdowns at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Malaysia to impose 6% sales tax
Associated Press, Published on 25/10/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced plans on Friday to impose a 6% goods and services tax by 2015 to increase revenue and stem rising government debt.
Najib offers populist sweets
Associated Press, Published on 07/04/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Prime minister Najib Razak has promised more cash handouts for the poor along with cheaper cars and homes if he is re-elected in a few weeks.