Bandung, W Java, Aug 22 (ANTARA) - Indonesia is the largest potato-producing nation in Southeast Asia with an annual production of 1.1 million tons, a minister said.

Jakarta, Aug 22 (ANTARA) - Food security is as crucial to Indonesia as energy security, Regional Representatives Council (DPD) Chairman Ginandjar Kartasasmita said.

Beijing, China Aug 22 (ANTARA) - Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu will meet her Chinese counterpart Chen Deming during a working visit to China on August 22-24, an Indonesian Embassy of

Bandarlampung, Aug 22 (ANTARA) - Some 20 foreign diplmats are scheduled to attend the 18th Krakatoa Festival 2008 in Lampung, a spokesperson of the event's organizers said here Friday.

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese footballers have left for the World U-12 Football Championship in Japan , which kicks off in Shizouka on August 21.

Islamabad, Aug 22 (PPI) - Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani Thursday reaffirmed resolve to continue the fight against terrorism with full force to wipe out this menace.

Karachi, Aug 22 (PPI) - Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $9,568.1 million on August 16, 2008, as against $9,920.0 million on August 9, 2008, State Bank of Pakistan said on Thursday

New York (VNA) - Vietnam welcomes a number of positive developments across the Middle East over the past month, stated Vietnamese representative to the United Nations Security Council Ambass

AAP - A senior vet at a Brisbane clinic hit by an outbreak of Hendra virus has died from the illness.

AAP - Qantas Ltd expects a 41 per cent fall in profit this financial year as the airline faces the headwinds of rising fuel costs and a slowing global economy.