Asia Pacific Program for 12 May 2011
Australia-India free trade talks to expand job opportunities
Australia and India have agreed to start negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement by July.
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PM Najib must act against Malay newspaper - Opposition
A political row has erupted in Malaysia, after its best-selling Malay daily, the Utusan Malaysia published a front page article, alleging that the opposition Democratic Action Party was colluding with Christian groups, to replace Islam as the official religion.
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Saving lives in Asia through swimming lessons
The Royal Life-saving Society of Australia is creating swimming ponds in Bangladesh and portable pools Vietnam to promote water safety skills.
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Vigilance call in Pacific border protection
There's been a call for more vigilance in the Pacific to make sure the region does not become a major major transit point for drug trafficking.
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Philippines turns nuclear plant into tourist attraction
A province in the Philippines is turning an unused nuclear power plant into a tourist attraction.
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