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Mon, 22 Aug 2005
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety net
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety netPravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok Nearly four decades after ASEAN was founded, labor activists say it's time to push for an ASEAN Social Charter that would guarantee a certain level of labor rights across the region.
Sat, 20 Aug 2005
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety net
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety netPravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok Nearly four decades after ASEAN was founded, labor activists say it's time to push for an ASEAN Social Charter that would guarantee a certain level of labor rights across the region.
Fri, 19 Aug 2005
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety net
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety netPravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok Nearly four decades after ASEAN was founded, labor activists say it's time to push for an ASEAN Social Charter that would guarantee a certain level of labor rights across the region.
Thu, 18 Aug 2005
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety net
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety netPravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok Nearly four decades after ASEAN was founded, labor activists say it's time to push for an ASEAN Social Charter that would guarantee a certain level of labor rights across the region.
Tue, 16 Aug 2005
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety net
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety netPravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok Nearly four decades after ASEAN was founded, labor activists say it's time to push for an ASEAN Social Charter that would guarantee a certain level of labor rights across the region.
Mon, 15 Aug 2005
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety net
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety netPravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok Nearly four decades after ASEAN was founded, labor activists say it's time to push for an ASEAN Social Charter that would guarantee a certain level of labor rights across the region.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety net
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety netPravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok Nearly four decades after ASEAN was founded, labor activists say it's time to push for an ASEAN Social Charter that would guarantee a certain level of labor rights across the region.
Fri, 12 Aug 2005
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety net
ASEAN Social Charter would set a decent social safety netPravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok Nearly four decades after ASEAN was founded, labor activists say it's time to push for an ASEAN Social Charter that would guarantee a certain level of labor rights across the region.
Sat, 04 May 2002
NZ wants military ties with RI restored, says Elder
NZ wants military ties with RI restored, says ElderClaire Harvey, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Normalization of military ties and mutual efforts to fight people-smuggling look set to highlight the visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark here next week.
Thu, 15 Mar 2001
Municipal bonds: A feasible strategy?
Municipal bonds: A feasible strategy?By Achmad Mukhtar JAKARTA (JP): When the laws on regional autonomy and fiscal balance were announced, two new catchwords become popular -- autonomy and municipal bonds.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Most Asian monies up late on stronger stocks, yen
Most Asian monies up late on stronger stocks, yenNirmala Menon, Dow Jones, Kuala Lumpur Asian currencies were broadly higher against the U.S. dollar Wednesday as stocks recovered across the region after an overnight rally on Wall Street, and on a steady yen.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Toyota touts the advantages of new Vios
Toyota touts the advantages of new ViosNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere are several ways for an automaker to promote a new vehicle to get a leg up on the competition. It can emphasize the vehicle's sleek new design, improved performance, fuel efficiency or all the latest...
Thu, 19 Jul 2001
Asian banks gird for new capital accord
Asian banks gird for new capital accord TOKYO (Reuters): New capital adequacy rules risk widening Asia's divide between strong banks and weak banks with far- reaching consequences for economies across the region.
Mon, 16 Dec 1996
Susi silences her critics but Dong silences crowd
Susi silences her critics but Dong silences crowd JAKARTA (JP): Susi Susanti silenced her critics by notching up the World Cup badminton title here yesterday with a 11-7 11-4 victory over China's Wang Chan in the women's singles final.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Inmates deal from behind bars
Inmates deal from behind barsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being stuck in a prison cell does not necessarily mean the end of the world -- at least for three convicts in Tangerang Penitentiary, who have continued to deal drugs from behind bars.
Sat, 09 May 1998
Europe-Asia ties to be closer than ever
Europe-Asia ties to be closer than ever Although formal cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Asia only began to take shape in the 1970s, when the EU sought to strengthen its links with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the two regions have been closely connected for...
Sat, 10 May 2003
Businesses back IMF's monitoring role
Businesses back IMF's monitoring roleFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The business sector has demanded that the government continue working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) through a post-program monitoring system, saying the fund's presence is still crucial to maintain...
Mon, 11 Oct 2004
RP bourse bright light or black hole?
RP bourse bright light or black hole?Karl Wilson, Agence France-Presse/Manila The Philippine stock market appears to be the darling of foreign investors at the moment, outperforming all regional markets and the majors alike.
Sat, 17 Dec 2005
Just press the button!
Just press the button! If you experience a break-in or have learned of a nearby robbery there are a number of things you could do. The Jakarta Police, however, suggest activating a panic button is the quickest way to get help. They will arrive within minutes to handle the situation.
Mon, 03 Apr 1995
American investors wary of poor legal protection
American investors wary of poor legal protection WASHINGTON (AFP): Lack of copyright protection and high tariffs are the chief U.S. complaints against Asian countries which maintain unacceptable trade barriers, according to a report.
Tue, 06 Feb 1996
Asia-Pasific region vital to global aerospace industry
Asia-Pasific region vital to global aerospace industry SINGAPORE (AFP): The global aerospace industry is poised for a recovery on the back of mega deals in Asia which hold the key to the fortunes of civil and military plane-makers, industry officials said yesterday.
Wed, 29 Jan 1997
Dark clouds hang over Ulsan
Dark clouds hang over UlsanBy Andrew Browne ULSAN, South Korea (Reuter): In his grand vision for Ulsan, general-turned-president Park Chung-hee spoke dreamily of a polluted city, of "black smoke belching into the sky to end South Korea's famine".
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Govt to give tax cuts, incentives for businesses
Govt to give tax cuts, incentives for businessesRendi A. Witular and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will provide a tax cut facility and other incentives to the business sector as compensation for the increase in utility rates.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
'Korean crisis resolution still remote'
'Korean crisis resolution still remote'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur No major steps have been taken to ease tension in the Korean Peninsula, mainly due to unbridgeable difference of opinion between the United States and North Korea, Indonesian special envoy to Pyongyang Nana...
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Well said, Megawati
Well said, Megawati Although it is still too early to determine public opinion, Megawati Soekarnoputri's long-awaited policy address, delivered on Thursday at her party's headquarters in Jakarta, is certain to assuage the fears of many of her critics concerning her intentions, personal leanings and...
Sat, 27 Jan 2001
Rate drop doesn't indicate softer monetary policy
Rate drop doesn't indicate softer monetary policy JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said that this week's slight decline in the interest rate of Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes did not signal the implementation of a more relaxed monetary policy by the central bank.
Thu, 04 Sep 2003
The Ba'asyir verdict
The Ba'asyir verdict As could have been expected given the strains and pressures that preceded it, the decision that was read out in the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday did not please everyone -- or, to be more precise, it probably pleased no one.
Fri, 28 Jan 2005
Fitch upgrades RI ratings on economic progress
Fitch upgrades RI ratings on economic progressI Made Sentana, Dow Jones/Jakarta The government's policy direction and improvements to the macroeconomy received a vote of confidence Thursday, with Fitch Ratings raising the country's sovereign creditworthiness.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Debt deal gives momentum to recovery
Debt deal gives momentum to recovery JAKARTA (JP): The government must take advantage of the positive "momentum" resulting from the rescheduling of US$5.8 billion in sovereign debts to speed up the country's economic recovery, according to experts.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Asian central banks seen gradually building up euro reserves
Asian central banks seen gradually building up euro reservesMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Major Asian central banks will continue to lift the proportion of euros in their bulging reserves after it reached parity with the dollar but analysts said the move would be gradual.
Tue, 03 May 2005
Shortage of security staff cause of rampant train crimes: KAI
Shortage of security staff cause of rampant train crimes: KAINana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonState railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia has blamed a shortage of security personnel for rampant acts of vandalism and crime on trains and supporting facilities. First. Insp.
Mon, 02 May 2005
Shortage of security staff cause of rampant train crimes: KAI
Shortage of security staff cause of rampant train crimes: KAINana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonState railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia has blamed a shortage of security personnel for rampant acts of vandalism and crime on trains and supporting facilities.First. Insp.
Wed, 01 May 2002
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to be released in next few days:
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to be released in next few days: source Agence France-Presse YangonMyanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under house arrest for the past 18 months, will be released "within a day or two", a government source said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 1997
Maan's lucky 67 comes up trumps again, in Batam
Maan's lucky 67 comes up trumps again, in Batam BATAM, Riau (JP): Maan Naasim from Sawangan Golf Club in southern Jakarta took a two-shot opening-round lead in the US$50,000 Tering Bay Open Golf Championship with a 5-under 67 (34 33) here yesterday.
Mon, 25 Nov 2002
Stock market set for more gains, analyst says
Stock market set for more gains, analyst saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The local stock index may be heading this week for another cautious climb on the coattails of a rise in regional markets, said one analyst, adding progress in the Bali bombing investigation was cementing the market's bullish...
Mon, 29 Mar 1999
Market awaits Astra's debt solution
Market awaits Astra's debt solution JAKARTA (JP): Analysts have welcomed PT Astra International's plan to restructure its US$1 billion in debt, saying it could set a positive precedent for corporate debt restructuring in the country.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Asian monies fall due to outflow
Asian monies fall due to outflow HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian currencies slipped further against the U.S. dollar during local trading hours Thursday, as foreign investors accelerated the withdrawal of funds from the region.The won was hit hard, as asset repatriation drove the U.S.
Fri, 04 Feb 2005
U.S. starts military withdrawal from Aceh
U.S. starts military withdrawal from AcehIan Timberlake, Agence France-Presse/Banda AcehThe United States is pulling out the warship at the center of its aid mission to tsunami-hit Indonesia, in the clearest signal yet that emergency efforts to help survivors are winding down.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Travel industry tells govt to get word out on SARS
Travel industry tells govt to get word out on SARSFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With people loath to travel because of the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), an estimated 2,500 travel agents in Indonesia have been brought to the brink of bankruptcy.
Wed, 28 May 1997
Latest Thai economic projections too optimistic
Latest Thai economic projections too optimisticBy Anchalee Koetsawang BANGKOK (Reuter): The latest economic indicators issued by the Bank of Thailand on Monday were seen by analysts as a bit too optimistic given the prevailing host of domestic problems facing the nation's slowing economy.
Mon, 31 Jan 2005
Women a new
Women a new spending powerhouse SINGAPORE: Women travellers are expected to emerge as Asia's new spending powerhouse, a survey said on Saturday. The number of female travellers in the region is forecast to equal their male counterparts by 2011 and exceed them in the long run, according to...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Mahathir back home to deal with party infighting
Mahathir back home to deal with party infightingBy Simon Martin KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was due home Tuesday from an overseas vacation, apparently fit and relaxed despite a spate of health rumors, but with pressing political problems to tackle.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005
Successful children are not tots under pressure
Successful children are not tots under pressureThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration" -- Thomas A. Edison.As modern educationalists continue to ponder whether intelligence is as much about nurture as nature, recent years have seen an explosion of...
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Beneficial criticism
Beneficial criticism Some statements issued by Armed Forces (ABRI) leaders over the past few days have brought a welcome whiff of fresh air to the present crisis-burdened atmosphere.It is not so much because the statements appear to suggest growing room for free expression in this country but...
Mon, 02 Jul 2001
Govt expects IMF team here later this week
Govt expects IMF team here later this week JAKARTA (JP): The government said it expected a team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) here later this week to start working on a new letter of intent (LoI) that would pave the way for the disbursement of its long delayed US$400 million loan.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Businessman survives murder attempt
Businessman survives murder attemptDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A director of computer firm PT Ashaba in Jl. Juanda No. 7, Central Jakarta, is in a critical condition after being shot on Friday by two unidentified persons riding a motorcycle in a busy street near his company.
Mon, 08 May 2000
Consumer confidence slips in April: Danareksa survey
Consumer confidence slips in April: Danareksa survey JAKARTA (JP): After two months of consecutive gains, consumer confidence dropped in April due to continuing infighting among the country's political elite, according to a monthly consumer confidence survey conducted by state PT Danareksa...
Tue, 12 Aug 1997
Tight money hits stock
Tight money hits stock Last Thursday's 3.13 percent fall in share prices in Jakarta -- the steepest slide in one day's trading after the almost 5 percent plunge on July 29 last year as the impact of major riots in the capital -- once again told of the difficult choices the monetary authorities...
Fri, 10 May 2002
Asian monies down, dollar questioned
Asian monies down, dollar questionedAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore The dollar held its ground against most Asian currencies Thursday, although many analysts questioned whether its recent rally is sustainable.
Fri, 25 Jul 1997
Debate on Salim Group's move continues
Debate on Salim Group's move continues JAKARTA (JP): The government sees the Salim Group's plans to sell Indocement's 50.1 percent stake in the world's largest noodle-maker to a Singapore-based bread-maker, QAF Ltd., as beneficial to the shareholders, a senior official said yesterday.