Saturday 4th July, 2009
Fashion piracy causing concern in Hong Kong
The Asia News.NetHong Kong fashion designer Jing Wong has encountered fashion piracy first-hand.
UNCTAD Chief calls for Asian monetary fund
The Asia News.NetBeijing, (Xinhua) Asia should have its own monetary fund to better ensure financial stability of the region, a senior UN official has said.
North Korea cements military ties with Myanmar
The Asia News.NetA leaked report purportedly drafted by authorities in Myanmar’s military government describes a top-secret visit to North Korea late last year by Myanmar's top brass, during which the two sides pledged to significantly expand cooperation in military training and arms production, Radio Free Asia reports.
Seoul to spend billions on thwarting North Korea threat
The Asia News.NetSouth Korea Friday announced plans to spend billions on sophisticated technology to counter the perceived threat of a North Korean nuclear attack.
Industries being reinvented in Pearl River Delta
The Asia News.NetThe role of design in reinventing the world's factory was in the spotlight at a recent conference organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre.
India, Japan to work for early FMCT, fast-track economic pact
The Asia News.NetTokyo/india and Japan, the only country to have been attacked by atomic bombs, Friday decided to work together for an early conclusion of the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty and to fast-track negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
Japan extends its naval unit's Afghan support mission
The Asia News.NetJapan's Cabinet Friday approved a bill to extend its troops' refuelling operations in the Indian Ocean to help the US-led forces in Afghanistan by another six months till next year, a media report said.
US pushes ahead with Afghan offensive
The Asia News.NetThe US military said Friday that it was pushing further into a Taliban bastion in southern Afghanistan after it had reported its first casualties in the offensive, the first under the US government's new strategy in the Central Asian country.
Swine flu patient dies of electrocution in China
The Asia News.NetHangzhou (China), (Xinhua) A patient suffering from influenza A (H1N1), better known as swine flu, died of electrocution when she was taking a shower in a hospital here, the police said Friday.
Dhaka nabs militant who set up terror unit in India
The Asia News.NetAbdur Rahim alias Shahadat who played a key role in strengthening the banned Islamist militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh in bordering districts of India's West Bengal state has been arrested, the police said.
Reduce taxes on hilsa fish, say Bangladesh, Indian traders
The Asia News.NetBangladesh's exporters have made common cause with Indian importers to urge Dhaka to reduce taxes on the prized hilsa fish and place it on par with frozen shrimp and other marine products it exports to other countries.
UN chief meets Myanmar junta chief
The Asia News.NetUn Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met Myanmar's military leader Friday on an official visit that aimed at pressing for the release of all political prisoners, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
North Korea test-fires missiles
Financial TimesSeoul, – North Korea test-fired two Scud-type missiles on Saturday, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said citing a government official, further stoking regional tensions after the...
Obama takes home $400,000 a yr
Times of IndiaGuess how much US President Barack Obama earns? A cool salary of $400,000 a year in cash, a new list has revealed. His staffers are also doing well with almost half the presidential ...
N. Korea's nuke development poses threats on E. Asia: Amano+
BreitbartRecasting WITH INTERVIEW) Yukiya Amano, just appointed the next International Atomic Energy Agency director general at an IAEA board meeting, said Friday...
Air France jet turns around mid-flight
Times of IndiaSanto DOMINGO: Air France says a flight has been forced to return to a Dominican airport because of technical problems. Paris-bound Air France Flight 493 had been airborne for about 20 minutes...
Saudi to cut price of heavy crudes to Asia for August
Kuwait TimesPublished Date: 2009 SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia will cut or keep steady the official selling prices (OSPs) of most of its crudes to Asia for August as refining margins come...
China joins carbon tax protest
Financial TimesChina joins carbon tax protest By Alan Beattie in London and Kathrin Hille in Beijing Published: 2009 03:00 | Last updated: 2009...
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