Asia Pacific Program for 23 March 2012
UN probe into Sri Lanka war crimes 'superfluous', says envoy
Sri Lanka's ambassador to the United Nations says a resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council sets a precedent for going back into history to examine allegations of human rights abuses.
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Australia's 30 billion dollar currency swap deal with China
Australia has taken another step towards improving trade with China, signing a significant currency swap deal to support trading in yuan.
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Australia and Indonesia work towards trade liberalisation
Australia's Trade Minister says trade liberalisation with Indonesia will take a while, but he's confident the two nations are on the right track.
Malaysians want a two-party state, says Penang chief minister
The ruler of Malaysia's economically most successful state says he wants to replicate that success nationwide, if the opposition Pakatan Rakyat wins office.
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Melbourne Food & Wine Festival showcases Asian cuisine
Thirty years ago meat and three veg was the standard Australian diet.
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