Thursday 11th March, 2010
Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani amongst Forbes top ten Billionaires
The Asia News.NetReliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has become the richest man in the Asia-Pacific region and the fourth in world rankings as per the 2010 Forbes list of world's billionaires released on Wednesday.
`Malaysian Indians feel let down by opposition alliance
The Asia News.NetMalaysian Indians feel 'extremely let down' by the opposition alliance Pakatan Rakyat (PR) they voted for in a big way two years ago, a special report in a Tamil daily here said.
Vietnam's stelae declared Unesco World Heritage Site
The Asia News.NetThe UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has declared the 82 stelae of the Temple of Literature in Vietnam as a World Heritage Site, Prensa Latina reported.
Meet Asia's biggest loser - David Gurnani
The Asia News.NetDavid Gurnani, an Indonesian man, has won weight-loss reality show The Biggest Loser Asia (TBLA), organised in Malaysia.
PCB's decision shocks Pakistan's new coach Waqar
The Asia News.NetPakistan's new coach Waqar Younis was Wednesday shocked over the cricket board's decision to ban and fine several leading national players.
Gates: Iran Support For Taliban 'pretty Limited'
Seattle Post-IntelligencerTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS A U.S. MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Iranian support for the Taliban in Afghanistan isn't much of a problem for the United States ...
Asian Stocks Post Tepid Gains; Europe Lower
Miami HeraldBANGKOK -- Asian stock markets posted tepid gains Thursday as China's burst of inflation tempered confidence in the regional economic rebound. European shares opened lower.Most Asian benchmarks fluct...
Asian Stocks Post Tepid Gains; Europe Lower
ExaminerAsian stock markets posted tepid gains Thursday as China's burst of inflation tempered confidence in the regional economic rebound. European shares opened lower.Most Asian benchmarks fluctuated throug...
Malaysian Prince Wins Defamation Suit Against Teen Wife
Channel News AsiaKUALA LUMPUR : The estranged wife and mother-in-law of a Malaysian prince were ordered Thursday to pay US$1.8 million after alleging he had raped and abused his teenage bride, his lawyer said. Te...
Myanmar Annuls Suu Kyi's 1990 Election Win
Channel News AsiaYANGON: Myanmar's military government has used new election laws to officially annul the result of polls in 1990 that were won by Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party, state media said Thursday. The go...
Gates: Iran Support For Taliban 'pretty Limited'
Associated PressA U.S. MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA (AP) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Iranian support for the Taliban in Afghanistan isn't much of a problem for the United States - yet.
Asia Markets Pare Gains After China Economic Data
Market WatchHONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Asian markets ended mixed on Thursday, with several markets paring gains as resource stocks fell after Chinese economic data sparked fresh worries of further tightening meas...
'asia Business Summit' On Free Trade, Investment To Be Held+
BreitbartTOKYO, March 11 (AP) - (Kyodo)—The Japan Business Federation will bring together business leaders from 11 Asian countries and regions in Tokyo on Saturday for its "Asia Business Summit" to disc...
Obama Names Hillary Clinton As Certification Authority Of Indo-us Deal
Times of IndiaWASHINGTON: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was on Thursday named as the new certification authority by US President Barack Obama to verify the Indo-US Civilian Nuclear Act for the US Congress a...
What's Next For Asian Film?
Pacific News ServiceThe San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival begins today in San Francisco. Chi-hui Yang is its director and the founder of the Stanford Asian American Performing Arts Series. He has w...
What's Next For Asian Film?
NCMThe San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival begins today in San Francisco. Chi-hui Yang is its director and the founder of the Stanford Asian American Performing Arts Series. He has w...
S Korea Cites Eurozone Woes For Rates Decision
Financial TimesSouth Korea’s central bank on Thursday held interest rates steady at a record low of 2 per cent for the 13th consecutive month, citing uncertainties caused by
Asian Stocks Post Tepid Gains; Europe Lower
Tampa Bay OnlineBANGKOK (AP) -- Asian stock markets posted tepid gains Thursday as China's burst of inflation tempered confidence in the regional economic rebound. European shares opened lower.
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