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Su Wei, chief negotiator of China on climate change, makes a point during his press conference at the UN Climate summit in Copenhagen, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009.
China   Climate Change   India   Photos   UN  
China and India Join Climate Accord
| WASHINGTON — China and India formally agreed to join the international climate change agreement reached last December in Copenhagen, the last two major economies to sign up. | The two countrie... (photo: AP / Heribert Proepper)
The New York Times
Whale shark
Conservation   Maldives   Photos   UN   Wildlife  
Maldives Ban Fishing of Sharks
| PARIS — The Maldives will make its territorial waters into a shark sanctuary, a government official said Tuesday, lending momentum to efforts to protect the fish at a United Nations endangered... (photo: GFDL)
The New York Times
Anti-Myanmar government protesters hold posters of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest to demand her release in front of the U.N. office in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, May 22, 2009. 'Bless you Mr Obama' on Myanmar
| By Stanley A Weiss | MANDALAY - In September 1952, Russian dictator Joseph Stalin and Chinese foreign minister Chou Enlai convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the future of Southeast Asia. A... (photo: AP / Sakchai Lalit) Asia Times
China   Foreign Policy   Myanmar   Photos   US  
Shanghai has been a political hub of China since the 20th century. The 1st National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held in Shanghai. In addition, many of China's top government officials in Beijing are known to have risen in Shanghai in the 1980s on a platform that was critical of the extreme leftism of the Cultural Revolution, giving them the tag "Shanghai Clique" during the 1990s. US ponders China's Southeast Asian rise
| By Peter J Brown | The United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) last month held a lengthy hearing on China's activities in Southeast Asia and the implications for US intere... (photo: Creative Commons / Naus) Asia Times
Asian   China   Economy   Photos   US  
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An investor studies the latest shares prices through an electronic board at a stock market gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, July 22, 2005. Asian stocks mixed after lackluster US finish
| HONG KONG-Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday, taking a breather after sharp gains the day before as investors awaited more clues about the health of the world economy. | A... (photo: AP / Andy Wong) The Boston Globe
Asia   Economy   Market   Photos   USA  
Indian stockbrokers trade on their terminals after the Sensex crossed 11, 000 mark during day trading in Bombay, India, Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Indian shares ended lower Tuesday at 10,905 points, slipping after a day of volatile trading in which the benchmark index crossed a record 11,000 points Sensex falls over 41 points on profit taking
| Mumbai, March 09: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex shed over 41 points in the opening trade today,snapping the two-session winning streak as investors sold st... (photo: AP / Aijaz Rahi) The Siasat Daily
Economy   India   Market   Photos   Trade  
The London Eye the Mayor of Lambert for the municipal year 2009-2010 is Cllr Christopher Well be love (Clapham Town ward). London's big Eye still turning at 10
| It seemed doomed from the start, never to see the light of day, but then time turned and so did the 135m wheel on the South Bank. | More than 36m visitors have been on ... (photo: Creative Commons / Diliff) BBC News
Eye   London   Photos   Turning   Visitors  
Continental Airlines Boeing 777-200ER pulling away from gate at Newark Liberty International Continental Airlines to charge for extra legroom
| CONTINENTAL Airlines, the No. 4 US airline, will charge customers for seats with extra legroom on its flights worldwide starting March 17. | The cost of this extra spac... (photo: Public Domain / Freestylerob) The Daily Telegraph Australia
Airlines   Business   Industry   Photos   Transport  
Bombay Stock Exchange - BSE - India - Business Sensex falls over 41 points on profit taking
MUMBAI: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex shed over 41 points in opening trade on Tuesday, snapping the two-session winning streak as investors sold stocks to bo... (photo: WN / Raj Kumar Senapati) The Times Of India
Business   India   Market   Mumbai   Photos  
KALESA - HORSE - PHILIPPINES - TOURISM - KARITELA - CARRIAGE Philippine promotion to attract Johoreans to its tourism sites
| zaza@thestar.com.my | JOHOR BARU: The Philippine Tourism Department wants to work closely with Johor-based travel and tour agents to promote the country to Johoreans. |... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo) The Star
Business   Philippine   Photos   Tourism   Travel  
 AIA Insurance , offers a comprehensive range of insurance product and services, life insurance southeast asia. financial planer. tp1 Prudential scrambles for float as AIA deal hangs in balance
| Prudential was racing last night to complete a Hong Kong listing for its shares amid renewed doubts that investors would approve its record $35.5 billion acquisition of... (photo: WN/Theresa) The Times
Asia   Bank   Business   Market   Photos  
Wine - white wine - red wine - Beverages - Pause wine company Silver Base taps wine boom
Silver Base Group (0886) has won sole distribution rights in the mainland for 10 years for a white wine produced by Luzhou Lao Jiao. | //--> Tuesday, March 09, 2010 | Sil... (photo: WN / Geeta) Hong Kong Standard
Drink   Group   People   Photos   Wine  
Indonesian parliament members listen to the annual budget speech by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Indonesia most corrupt of key Asian nations
SINGAPORE - Indonesia, one of the star emerging markets over the past year, was rated the most corrupt of 16 major Asia-Pacific investment destinations in a business surv... (photo: AP / Achmad Ibrahim) Khaleej Times
Asian   Corruption   Indonesia   Investments   Photos  
Guangzhou Beijing
China's Railway Calls for High-Speed Diplomacy
Tourism operators, airlines discuss Chengdu–HCMC air route
TNT goes day-definite nationwide in China
China seen holding off on more property measures, for now
Sleeper high-speed bullet train in China
200mph train could link London and Beijing in just two days
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Wall Street Shares Move Within a Narrow Range
China signs up for Copenhagen climate accord
US ponders China's Southeast Asian rise
Sun Wukong
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Feb. 23, 2009. Investors unable to extinguish their worries about a recession that has no end in sight dumped stocks again Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled 251 points to its lowest close since Oct. 28, 1997, while the Standard & Poor's 500 index logged its lowest finish since April 11, 1
Wall Street Shares Move Within a Narrow Range
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Shanghai Wuhan
China and India Join Climate Accord
'Bless you Mr Obama' on Myanmar
US ponders China's Southeast Asian rise
Sun Wukong
Su Wei, chief negotiator of China on climate change, makes a point during his press conference at the UN Climate summit in Copenhagen, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009.
China and India Join Climate Accord
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China's Railway Calls for High-Speed Diplomacy
China tries microblogging top political event
China tries microblogging top political event of the year, w
Bugs linger in sport's murky side
Sleeper high-speed bullet train in China
200mph train could link London and Beijing in just two days
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Fujian Macau
Sinopec mulls oil refinery JV with ExxonMobil, Aramco
Rare Chinese teas available in the San Jose area.
Leaders underline scientific development, stability
Vroon Offshore Services take delivery of VOS Hippo
Pu-erh Tea
Rare Chinese teas available in the San Jose area.
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RP 4th most corrupt on Asia-Pacific list
RP is 4th most corrupt country in Southeast Asia—poll
Improved year-end figures for travellers
AIM property IPOs set to stay torpid, investors wary
Philippine -Economy -Investment -Building
RP is 4th most corrupt country in Southeast Asia—poll
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Tianjin Taiwan
China seen holding off on more property measures, for now
Kristine Lilly back in U.S. camp after 15 months away
Leaders underline scientific development, stability
China New Energy to Present at Rodman & Renshaw Annual China
Cigarette - Tobacco - Ashtray
Shanghai declares indoor smoking ban ahead of Expo
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Watchdog warns against toxic anka
Bus company brings back 'ladies'
Taipei to install security cameras all over the city
Education minister criticizes 'Monga' for 'bad&#
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou holds a press conference on his government's reactions to the massive damages caused by Typhoon Morakot, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan.
CORRECTED: LEAD: Taiwan health minister resignation puts pressure on Ma gov't+
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