Vietnam 2010 ASEAN Chairman
Jakarta ( Berita ) : Vietnam officially assumed the position of ASEAN chairman on Januray 1 till December 31, 2010, replacing Thailand. Vietnam will focus on cooperation with other ASEAN member countries in speeding up the implementation of various agreements, plans and programs, the ASEAN Secretariat disclosed in Jakarta on Friday.
President: Make 21st Century “Soft Power” Era
Bandung ( Berita ) : President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Asia should make the 21st century a “soft power” era to create a difference in the region.
Exxon AIMS To Produce 165,000 Bpd Starting 2013
Jakarta ( Berita ) : ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia aims to produce 165,000 barrels of oil per day from its Banyuurip field starting in 2013. ExxonMobil was waiting for approval from the Upstream Oil and Gas Executive Agency (BP Migas) to call a
Malaysian And Indonesian Forces Committed To Wipe Out Fight Terrorism At Border
Kuala Lumpur ( Berita ) : The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) will join forces to make a success of the Malindo Darsasa Exercise to wipe out terrorism at the border between the two countries.
President Chairs Cabinet Meeting On Team Of Eight’s Recommendations
Jakarta ( Berita ) : President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at his office here on Wednesday chaired a limited cabinet meeting to discuss the recommendations presented by the Team of Eight.
Sabang Port Being Prepared To Accommodate Supertankers
Banda Aceh ( Berita ) : The port of Sabang in the Sumatran province of Aceh is being prepared to be able to accommodate super tankers and super cargo ships to pass the Strait of Malacca, governor Irwandi Yusuf said.
Art Important In Conflict Resolution : Australian Expert
Banda Aceh ( Berita ) : Dr John Synott from the Peace and Conflict Study Center of the University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia, said here Friday that art is very important in conflict resolution.
ASEAN Welcomes Peruvian And Canadian Ambassador
Jakarta ( Berita ) : The ASEAN Secretary General welcomed two more new Ambassadors to ASEAN, namely the Peruvian Ambassador Juan Alvarez Vita, and Canadian Ambassador Mackenzie Clugston, on Friday (6/11).
ASEAN SG Appeals For Cambodia-Thailand Maximum Restraint
Jakarta ( Berita ) : The Secretary-General of ASEAN, expressing concern over the escalation of tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, has appealed to both countries to exercise maximum restraint.
Legislator Urges Minister To Regulate Repeat Hajj Pilgrimage
Banda Aceh ( Berita ) : The religious minister should immediately issue a regulation which bans repeated hajj pilgrimage and to give first-time pilgrims a chance to pay their obligation in the Holy Land, a legislator said.
“I think the religious affairs minister should issue the regulation soon so that first-time hajj pilgrims would not wait [...]