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Govt gestures leave roots of Indonesia protests intact
Govt gestures leave roots of Indonesia protests intact
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Government gestures to calm deadly protests in Indonesia have done little to address the economic inequality and hardship fuelling the unrest, leaving deep resentment to linger and flare up again, experts say. Such conditions mean many Indonesians will still feel the economic pain in the coming months, leaving the door open for fresh protests.

Suntory CEO quits over Japan drugs probe
Suntory CEO quits over Japan drugs probe
Business and Economy
by  AFP

One of Japan's best-known business people has resigned as CEO of beverage giant Suntory after police raided his house in an illegal drugs probe, the company and media reports said Tuesday. Police searched Niinami's house in August, but he has denied involvement, and no illegal drugs have been found.

Gold rushes to new high as Asia stocks mixed
Gold rushes to new high as Asia stocks mixed
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Gold hit a record high Tuesday as a weaker dollar and expectations of a US interest rate cut made the safe haven an attractive investment. Gold reached $3,501.59 an ounce during early trading in Asia, soaring past its previous record of $3,500.10 in April.