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Asia Pacific brings you news and in-depth coverage of regional issues in Asia and the Pacific.
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Stories
China launches pilot carbon price scheme
China has launched its first pilot carbon trading scheme in the booming city of Shenzhen -- one of seven it plans to trial ahead of a national program.
Regional spat as haze chokes Singapore, Malaysia
Southeast Asia is suffering its own pollution woes, with severe air pollution from forest fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island choking Singapore and parts of Malaysia.
Bollywood legend under investigation for claims of illegal gender test
Indian officials are investigating claims one of the country's top actors has used an illegal gender test to determine the sex of his unborn child.
Melanesian leaders postpone Papua decision
The Pacific regional bloc - the Melanesian Spearhead Group - has deferred a decision on whether to allow a group of West Papuan independence activists to join the organisation.
Vietnam tourism hit by scam artists
They're seen as a growing threat to Vietnam's once-booming tourism industry - the swindlers and scam artists who rip off overseas visitors.
A new foreign investment law planned for Bougainville
The President of Papua New Guinea's Autonomous Region of Bougainville, John Momis, says his government is working on introducing a new foreign investment code.
Archaeologists uncover lost city in Cambodia
Archaeologists in Cambodia have discovered evidence of a lost civilisation near the famous Angkor Wat complex.
United States open to 'real' talks with North Korea
The United States has welcomed North Korea's proposal for high-level talks, but says Pyongyang must first end its nuclear program.
Deadly Pakistan bus attack raises questions over anti-terror strategy
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's stated policy of negotiating with insurgents is under pressure after a terrorist attack on a bus killed 14 female students.
Indonesia to set oil price rises
The Indonesian parliament has approved measures that pave the way for the government to end fuel subsidies, which could lead to price rises of around 33 per centIf approved, it would be the first hike in fuel prices since 2008.
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