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Why capital is flowing to rich nations
News, Published on 02/02/2012
» At first it seems difficult to grasp: global capital is flowing from poor to rich countries. Emerging-market countries run current-account surpluses, while advanced economies have deficits. One would expect fast-growing, capital-scarce (and young) developing countries to be importing capital from the rest of world to finance consumption and investment. So, why are they sending capital to richer countries, instead?
Thais begin Fed Cup campaign superbly
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 02/02/2012
» Thailand started off their campaign with an impressive 3-0 win over Indonesia on the opening day of the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I in Shenzhen, China yesterday.
Indonesia to try terror suspect Umar Patek: prosecutor
AFP, Published on 07/02/2012
» The alleged mastermind behind Indonesia's deadliest terrorist attack that killed more than 200 people in Bali a decade ago will likely stand trial next week, a prosecutor said Monday.
Leader warns of 'wasted' vote in Timor's democratic frenzy
AFP, Published on 23/02/2012
» East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta said Wednesday that many Timorese will waste their vote in a presidential election next month if they back one of the explosion of small parties in contention.
Indonesians protest Muslim radicals
AFP, Published on 15/02/2012
» Some 200 Indonesians converged on a Jakarta square on Tuesday to denounce an Islamic vigilante group known for its armed attacks on minorities and moderates.
Malaysia to probe sports doping charge
AFP, Published on 16/02/2012
» The Malaysian Athletic Union will investigate charges that its deputy president supplied banned drugs to a gold medal-winning athlete at the Southeast Asian Games, reports said Thursday.
India rises to spam top spot
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» India has emerged as the world's top source of junk mail as spammers make use of lax laws and absent enforcement to turn the country into a centre of unsolicited email.
Indonesia forces in stand-off after Bali jail riot
AFP, Published on 23/02/2012
» Indonesian forces backed by water cannons and armoured vehicles were locked in a tense stand-off outside a prison on Bali island Thursday after rioting inmates took control for a second night.
Plea deal for Pakistani at Guantanamo
AFP, Published on 23/02/2012
» A Pakistani held at Guantanamo Bay has reached a plea agreement with US prosecutors that could see him testifying at the trials of accused 9/11 plotters in return for a reduced sentence, The Washington Post reported, citing US officials.
Amlo: Thailand facing international blacklist
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2012
» Thai businesses could suffer enormous losses if Thailand fails to strengthen its legal and regulatory framework against money laundering, warned local financiers and regulators.