Forget the Dollar: Indonesia, Japan Agree to Settle Cross-Border Transactions in Local Currencies

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Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand Seek to Boost Local Currency Settlement

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Mugabe Granted Immunity, Assured of Safety in Zimbabwe: Sources

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Bank Indonesia Releases Rules to Boost Local Currency Use for Trade in Asean

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In One of Coldest Spots on Earth, Russia Bets on Boosting Gold Output

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Indonesian, South Korean C. Banks Renew Local Currency Swap Arrangement

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Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia Promote Local Currency Use for Trade, Business

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China Set to Choose Yuan Clearing Bank for UAE by End of Year

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Volkswagen Takes $18 Billion Hit Over Emissions Scandal

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Trump and Bernie Are Both Right: 'Free Trade' is Killing Us

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