Health fraud in RP costs US military over $100 M

The Philippine government actively promotes the medical tourism industry in the country.  And then this..."The US military’s health insurance program has been swindled out of more than $100 million over the past decade in the Philippines, where doctors, hospitals...

Indonesia lost Rp4.1 trln due to bird flu

"Indonesia suffered financial losses of Rp4.1 trillion due to bird flu (avian influenza/AI) outbreaks during 2004-2007, chief of the National Committee on Bird Flu Control Bayu Krisnamurthi said. In a statement here Monday, Bayu said the losses were estimated based on the...

Indosat`s profit up 56 pct to Rp1.4 Trillion

"State telecommunication operator Indosat said on Thursday its net profit in the first nine months of 2007 jumped 56 percent to Rp1.445 trillion from a year earlier. Operating income in the nine months ended Sept 30 stood at Rp11.88 trillion, propping up operating profit to...

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