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Indonesia’s inflation drops to lowest in 9 years
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/03/2019
» JAKARTA: Inflation in Indonesia eased to a near-decade low, boosting odds that the next interest rate move by policymakers in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy could be down.
Indonesia’s inflation drops to lowest in 9 years
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/03/2019
» JAKARTA: Inflation in Indonesia eased to a near-decade low, boosting odds that the next interest rate move by policymakers in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy could be down.
US Congress struggles to avoid financial shutdown
Associated Press, Published on 19/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday he's confident that his GOP-controlled chamber will pass a stopgap government-wide funding bill, even as growing opposition from Senate Democrats made prospects in that chamber increasingly dicey.
First Japanese food court opens in Myanmar
Kyodo News, Published on 24/03/2017
» YANGON, Myanmar - The first Japanese food court in Myanmar has opened in Yangon in a joint venture between Tokyo-based trading giant Sojitz Corp and the largest local retail chain, City Mart Holdings.
Myanmar-Japan venture to farm eels for export
Kyodo News, Published on 27/01/2017
» YANGON - Myanmar is set to increase its exports of farmed eels to Japan, the world's biggest consumer of the fish, under a joint venture between companies from the two countries.
Thai instant noodles popular 'currency' in US prisons
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2016
» Thai instant noodles have become very popular in US prisons, not just for the flavour but as a currency to barter for other goods or services.
Japan February surplus at 3-year high
Kyodo News, Published on 08/04/2015
» Japan's current account balance posted its biggest surplus in more than three years in February, as the sharp depreciation of the yen boosted income from abroad while a downturn in global crude oil prices pushed down imports, the government said Wednesday.
Hun Sen seeks record for biggest rice cake
Published on 18/03/2015
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday that he is seeking a Guinness World Record for the nation with "the largest sticky rice cake," which will be displayed at the upcoming Cambodian New Year celebrations next month.
Muslims mark start of Ramadan as deadly conflicts rage
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» Muslims began observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Sunday with Islamic leaders again concerned about entrenched conflicts as jihadists issued threats from Indonesia to Somalia.
Where's Pele? 'The King' shunned at World Cup
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» He's 'the king', renowned as football's greatest ever and the icon of Brazilian World Cup success. But with the tournament finally back in his home country, it seems somebody forgot to invite Pele.