Return to roots: Indonesia could revive its battered economy by funneling more resources into an old stand-by-food production

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Many families in Indonesia face food shortages and malnutrition according to a report by the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization, due to severe drought, the economic downturn and political turmoil. The minister for economy and finance claimed recently that agriculture should be the backbone for future growth. Concentrating on agriculture would create jobs, and it is not so capital-intensive as manufacturing, and not as reliant on foreign investment.

Author: McBeth, John
Agriculture, Crop Production, Agricultural policy

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Busang's aftermath: Jaded investors and lots of unresolved questions

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The story of the Busang gold fiasco is very much alive for many North Americans, with two books published and further books in the making. Police, lawyers and private investigators continue to find the truth behind the mystery. Conclusions are being drawn about Busang, with the findings of an investigation placing the blame almost entirely on Bre-X Minerals exploration manager Michael de Guzman and four other Filipinos, absolving Bre-X president David Walsh.

Author: McBeth, John
Mining & Extractive Industries, Mining, Mining industry, Mineral industry

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Taking the helm

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China signed the 1976 Treaty of Amity and Cooperation at the latest meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Oct 2003.

Author: McBeth, John
China, Southeast Asia, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Economic aspects, Cover Story, Chinese foreign relations, Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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