Indonesia eyes China for massive 2,772km railway project – with caution
Indonesia is considering Chinese investment to help build a massive 2,772km (1,722 mile) railway network through the vast, resource-rich region of Kalimantan, following the completion of Southeast Asia’s first high-speed line between Jakarta and Bandung, state media and analysts said. However, analysts noted that any future commercial agreements were likely to be negotiated cautiously, given the financial strains that dogged the high-speed line and the challenges that stalled a proposed...
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Bangkok flood warnings ‘came too late’ Thais say, worst flood in 15 years
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Zahid to meet 25 BN, PN state reps tonight over N Sembilan royal crisis
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Forgotten no more: Filipino folklore finds footing on global stage
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