Articles from Asian Economic News (May 13, 2002)

Title	Author	Type	Words
34 killed in coal mine accidents in China.			130
Actress receives part of boyfriend's liver in operation.			208
ADB meet opens, to discuss Asia recovery, Afghan rebuilding.			437
At least 300 people died in Bangladesh ferry sinking.			372
Australia hikes interest rates.			255
Australia to terminate Asian-language program at schools.			551
Australian state may feature cow photos on beef exports.			255
Brunei to launch its 1st securities exchange.			166
Brush up your English, Malaysians told.			327
China sets biotechnology accord with Brazil.			245
Death toll in Bangladesh ferry sinking rises to 274.			160
FEATURE: Beijing cracks down on lavish weddings as costs soar.			940
FOCUS: Mainland banks struggle despite gov't protection.			985
Itochu agrees to aid China's Shangong in trade, development.			306
Japan bans pork, pork product imports from S. Korea.			167
JBIC inks accords to lend 9.5 bil. yen for 2 Indian projects.			210
Malaysia revamps offer for free parking at main airport.			331
Malaysian state vows to eliminate ads showing women's heads.			199
Pakistan lands $150 million in software deals, official says.			254
Pirate attacks rise despite eradication efforts.			166
Police officer allegedly extorted cash from Japanese men.			387
SIA suspends flights to Pakistan.			106
Singapore ups 2002 economic forecast to 2%-4% range.			644
Taiwan aims to join WHO as 'health entity'.			486
Taiwan stock index sheds 4.53% on drought concerns.			262
Thailand invites Japan to Asian foreign ministerial talks.			246
Yamaha to set up IT production unit in China.			195