Vietnam hopes to see more international events By Le Phan Hoai Nam HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (Reuter): Vietnam, distracted and isolated by war for decades, is starting to see more international sports events now that its economy is growing and opening to the outside world.

Public, authorities not ready for Traffic Law JAKARTA (JP): No one would contest the reason behind the Traffic Law, which, following last year's public uproar over the million rupiah fines, will be implemented in stages and will be in full effect by next June.

Tax cuts won't hurt revenues JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad was optimistic yesterday that the proposed income tax cuts will not cause the government's revenues from taxes to drop.The minister told members of a plenary session at the House of Representatives that the decrease in...

Sawangan golf courseBy Hidayat JatiJAKARTA (JP): Sawangan public golf course, located about two hours drive outside South Jakarta, is arguably the best place for golf-agnostics to start on their way to converting to this supposedly politically-incorrect leisure activity.

By Bruce EmondSabatini runs risk of becoming popular has-been JAKARTA (JP): Gabriela Sabatini, one of the world's most photographed and photogenic women, is a sponsor's dream. Tall, svelte, with finely sculpted features and an easy smile, the 24-year-old Argentinean is untiringly gracious as she...

Timber concessionsFrom Sinar PagiRecently the BPTG was again the focus of the public's attention. Earlier this year, the company created an uproar by listing its HPH forest concession areas as company assets.

Roman numerals, tennis neck and cigarettes ... JAKARTA (JP): "There! There it is!"Screeching tires lodging a protest, the cab jolted to a standstill. "Sorry, Pak, didn't see it." Of course the cabbie didn't see it, while maneuvering the vehicle through a collection consisting of: a motor scooter...

Mahathir opposes regular APEC meetings JAKARTA (JP): With the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leadership conference in Indonesia just a few weeks away, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday spoke against regular meetings by the forum as part of his overall objection towards...