Asia Pacific Program for 29 December 2010
Philippines army 'open for talks' with NPA
The Armed Forces of the Philippines says it and the government remain open to peace talks with the separatist New People's Army despite reports that the NPA has broken a ceasefire and is extorting protection money from businesses on Mindanao.
Vietnam state ship builder in double trouble
Vietnam's financially troubled state owned ship builder, Vinashin, will hold a meeting with its foreign creditors in two weeks time because it has defaulted on a major loan.
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Timor's 2011 challenges entwined with Australia
It's the last week of the year and all this week we've been looking back at 2010 and looking forward to what could be on the agenda for 2011 - and for East Timor the two big issues are linked with Australia.
Indian solar projects to help spread light
The Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site off the coast of India's financial capital Mumbai that draw hundreds of thousands of tourists every year - and when the last of the wooden ferry boats leaves at nightfall for the mainland just 14 kilometres away, the villagers who live permanently on the island are plunged into darkness.
Renewed calls for tougher ivory laws in Thailand
The International Wildlife Monitoring Network, TRAFFIC, says stronger laws are needed in Thailand to prevent the illegal trade of ivory.
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