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Indonesian economy appears set for strong growth as commodity prices surge
The country remains the world's largest exporter of thermal coal and crude palm oil, and is also the world's second-largest rubber exporter.
'Alive and safe': Hostages rescued safely, suspect dies in Texas synagogue stand-off
The gunman took a rabbi and three of his congregation members hostage during a live-streamed Facebook service at the synagogue.
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McKinsey head Sternfels on the new global corporation
As the grandson of World War II aviators and son of a US navy pilot who flew sorties over Vietnam, Bob Sternfels has it in his genes to navigate challenging weather.
January 16 2022
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Covid-19: S-E Asia
Thailand reports first death from Omicron variant
The 86-year-old woman from the southern province of Songkhla was bed-ridden and had Alzheimer's.
Malaysia to start vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 from end of January: Khairy
Children aged 5-11 have made up about 10% of Malaysia's Covid-19 cases in recent weeks.
Global Covid-19 vaccine-sharing programme reaches milestone of 1 billion doses
The Covax programme began delivering vaccine doses in February last year.
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PM Lee urges Cambodia as Asean chair to engage with all parties on Myanmar
Mr Hun Sen called PM Lee on Friday and the Cambodian briefed him on his recent trip to Myanmar
Too many recall votes and referendums - Taiwan needs to amend laws, say experts
An analyst calls the current system “a recipe for partisan warfare and gridlock” which hurts smaller parties.
Teen nabbed for stabbing 3 outside University of Tokyo on day of entrance exams
The 17-year-old was arrested and a blood-stained kitchen knife has been recovered from the crime scene.
Sri Lankans forced to cut back on food in worst economic crisis
A World Bank report in October 2021 said 500,000 people in Sri Lanka had slipped into poverty.
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