Antara News

Bird flu still rampant in Jambi Province

Friday, March 12th, 2010
Bird flu had remained a serious threat in Jambi province because 2,000 chickens had died over the past month, a local health official said.

Indonesia lagging behind in agribusiness development

Friday, March 12th, 2010
Indonesia is lagging far behind other Asian countries in agribusiness development, Vice President Boediono said here Friday.

RI, PNG open border post at Sokau-Wutung

Friday, March 12th, 2010
Indonesian and Papua New Guinean (PNG) governments have agreed on Friday to open an official border post at Sokau-Wutung between the two countries.

More dead victims in Cianjur landslide

Friday, March 12th, 2010
A joint rescue team on Friday morning found another dead victim in the landslide location in Ciawi Tali hamlet, Sukamekar village, Cianjur district, West Java.

President concludes visit to PNG

Friday, March 12th, 2010
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono concluded his state visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and returned to Jakarta Friday afternoon.

Vice President opens Agrinex International Expo 2010

Friday, March 12th, 2010
Vice President Boediono on Friday morning opened Agrinex International Exhibition 2010 at the Jakarta Convention Center.

Australian support to reduce poverty in Indonesia

Friday, March 12th, 2010
Australia will provide A$215 million to support the Indonesian Government`s efforts to lift its people out of poverty, said an embassy media release on Friday.

Sri Lanka inks US$290 mln in railway, airport loans from China

Friday, March 12th, 2010
Sri Lanka has signed up US$290 million in financing from China\'s Exim Bank to build an airport in the south of the island and expand railways, the foreign ministry said.