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Malaysia: A weekend in Kuala Lumpur

Simon Usborne takes a two-day tour around Malaysia's crowded and vibrant capital.

Turkey: Where to stay in Istanbul

Reflecting its location, this 19th-century apartment marries Ottoman heritage with modern flourishes, writes Arifa Akbar.

The pasha!place apartment, Istanbul

Set on the third floor of a 19th century building overlooking the Bosphorus, this spacious apartment can comfortably accommodate up to six people in its three bedrooms. <BR><BR><I>For further information see <a href='http://istanbulplace.com/apartments/pashaplace' target='_blank'>istanbulplace.com</a>.</I>

Unexpected drop in Japan's industrial production

Students on fake visas 'may never be found'

Gold fever returns to Northland

As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush

Olympics: Gold dreams - our most likely winners

New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.

Liam Dann: Look to business leaders to turn the economic tide

Mood of the Boardroom 2012: Disruptive change forces pace

Students on dodgy visas also working

China's growth yet to regain pace Wen

Air India planning $1.6b bond sale

Gnarly Bali on crest of a wave

Bali is one of the world's most famous surfing spots. Bevan Hurley finds out why, starting at Kuta Beach.

Japan rain kills 19, swamps neighbourhoods

Bhutan: Royal spotting in the happy kingdom

Jill Worrall encounters Bhutan's affable young king and queen.

Has South Korea canned whaling plans already?

Illegal student visas uncovered

Singapore: A city in a garden

Meg Liptrot is overawed by the efforts being made to turn Singapore green.