Jumat, 25 Februari 2011

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Asia Pacific Program for 25 February 2011

Asia watches Libya send oil price high

As the political unrest continues in Libya and the threat remains that the unrest might also continue to spread to other countries, there is growing speculation about what this might mean for the price of oil.

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ETimor, Indonesia seek Melanesian engagement

East Timor and Indonesia are looking forward to engaging with the Pacific sub-regional grouping, the Melanesian Spearhead Group, once their applications for observer status are successful and confirmed.

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Mongolian PM moves to reassure investors

Mongolia's prime minister has moved to reassure investors that his government is committed to a stable and predictable investment environment.

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PNG investment delegation in Solomon Islands

A group of prominent businessmen from Papua New Guinea is in Solomon Islands to look at investment opportunities - both the PNG and Solomon Islands governments are keen to boost the growing level of trade and investment between the two Melanesian neighbours.

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Reports Filipina maids acting as drug mules

A growing number of Philippines nationals employed as domestic workers overseas are thought to be turning to drug smuggling to supplement their incomes.

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