Saturday, October 31, 2009

China Manufacturing Expands at Faster Pace, PMI Shows (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- China’s manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in 18 months in October, adding to signs that the nation can sustain its economic rebound.

S.Korea Oct exports per working day hits 1-yr high - Forbes


S.Korea Oct exports per working day hits 1-yr high
Forbes
SEOUL, Nov 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's average export value per working day rose to a 1-year high of $1.48 billion in October, government data showed on ...


CSO gets unusual ovation in Japan (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

The city of Nagoya gave the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra the warmest welcome yet on its Japan tour

Japan, China, S Korea to strengthen cooperation in disaster control (People's Daily)

Japan, China and South Korea held the first ministerial meeting on strengthening cooperation in disaster readiness and control in the Japanese city of Kobe Saturday. Luo Pingfei, China's vice minister of civil affairs, Seiji Maehara, Japan's state minister in charge of disaster prevention, and Park Yeon Soo, administrator of South Korea's National Emergency Management Agency, took part in the ...

India after Indira, 25 years on - Hindu


Straits Times

India after Indira, 25 years on
Hindu
Their success, however, depended on another factor, which Indira's India was particularly well-equipped to deliver: the willingness of the police and ...
India marks 25 years since Indira Gandhi assassinationAFP
India remembers Indira GandhiXinhua
An Indira Gandhi momentArab News
Monsters and Critics.com -Sify -GroundReport
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India is preparing for possible war with China and Pakistan - Examiner.com


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India is preparing for possible war with China and Pakistan
Examiner.com
Tensions have flared between both China and India militaries along their disputed 2175 mile-long border, with both sides alleging more frequent troop ...
Washington's 'Pak policy' hurting India: MishraDaily Times
India gives China a mouthfulTimes of India
Naxalite threat: Lanka must help IndiaSunday Times.lk
AFP -Hindustan Times -Ahmedabad Mirror
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Nintendo president: 'The Wii has stalled' - CNET News


CNET News

Nintendo president: 'The Wii has stalled'
CNET News
As reported by Japan's Mainichi Newspaper and translated by GameSpot, Nintendo executive Satoru Iwata told analysts and investors as part of a post-earnings ...
Highlights from Nintendo's Half Year Investor Briefing VGChartz
New portable Nintendo is meant for groupsAkron Beacon Journal

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China seeks improved ties with Australia - United Press International


BBC News

China seeks improved ties with Australia
United Press International
SYDNEY, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- China's vice premier told an Australian audience he is eager to "reduce mistrust" between the two nations. Li Keqiang told business ...
Joint statement by China, Australia to serve as guideline for future ...Xinhua
China urges Australia to be open to its investmentBusinessWeek
Australia-China joint statementISRIA
Bloomberg -NZ City -Xinhua
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China Oct official PMI hits 18-month high - Reuters


China Oct official PMI hits 18-month high
Reuters
BEIJING, Nov 1 (Reuters) - China's vast manufacturing sector expanded in October at the fastest rate in 18 months, ...
China Manufacturing Expands at Faster Pace, PMI ShowsBloomberg
CFLP China Oct Purchasing Managers Index 55.2 Vs Sep 54.3Wall Street Journa l

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South Korean Exports Fall Less-Than-Estimated 8.3% - Bloomberg


South Korean Exports Fall Less-Than-Estimated 8.3%
Bloomberg
1 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea's exports fell less than economists estimated in October, adding to signs that trade may start to rebound from the slump ...
South Korea likely to post October trade surplus of US$3.79bChannel News Asia

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China Manufacturing Expands at Faster Pace, PMI Shows (Update2) (Bloomberg)

Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- China’s manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in 18 months and a government researcher said economic growth will accelerate this quarter.

Bridge opens China's 'last virgin island' for development (AFP via Yahoo! News)

China on Saturday opens a new bridge over the Yangtze that will pave the way for rapid development of the country's "last virgin island," Chongming -- now just an hour's drive from booming Shanghai.

India gives China a mouthful - Times of India


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India gives China a mouthful
Times of India
NEW DELHI: India has taken its growing concerns of trade imbalances to China's doorstep. In regular circumstances, this would have passed unnoticed, ...
Straight talk on China tradeHindustan Times
Dalai Lama says China overpoliticizing his travelsThe Associated Press
China rejects EU criticism of Tibet executionsAFP
New York Times -Bloomberg -Sify
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Report: AIG scraps plans to sell Japanese units - The Associated Press


Report: AIG scraps plans to sell Japanese units
The Associated Press
NEW YORK â€" American International Group Inc. has dropped plans to sell two Japanese subsidiaries, according to a published report, deciding the company will ...
AIG: To Keep Holding Japan Units AIG Edison Life, AIG Star LifeWall Street Journal

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In China, Skating Pair Makes Stirring Comeback (New York Times)

Competing at their first event since winning the 2007 world title, Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo claimed gold medals at the Cup of China on Saturday with a landslide victory.

Japan's PM not a fan of whale meat (BigPond News)

Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has revealed he dislikes whale meat, a newspaper has reported.

Burger King Gives Japan a Seven-Patty Challenge (Time Magazine)

In a oddball marketing tie-up with Microsoft, Burger King's 12 stores in Japan have launched the Windows 7 Whopper: a 5-inch tower of meat stacked with seven beef patties and weighing in at nearly a kilogram

India after Indira, 25 years on - Hindu


Xinhua

India after Indira, 25 years on
Hindu
Their success, however, depended on another factor, which Indira's India was particularly well-equipped to deliver: the willingness of the police and ...
25-year-old massacr e haunts India's SikhsCNN International
No justice for India's Sikhsguardian.co.uk
India marks 25 years since Indira Gandhi assassinationAFP
Xinhua -Deccan Herald -Globe and Mail
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Bush heaps praise on 'modern, vibrant' India - Gulf Times


The Hindu

Bush heaps praise on 'modern, vibrant' India
Gulf Times
“Life has changed, but some things haven't changed like my respect for India,” Bush said at the Hindustan Times leadership summit. In a speech punctuated by ...
N-deal India's passport to the world: George BushTimes of India
Former US president Bush calls on India to support US in Afghan warXinhua
India expects to get non-permanent UNSC seatRIA Novosti
United Press Interna tional -DefenseNews.com (subscription) -Daily News & Analysis
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Nintendo dsi and PSP lead Japan hardware sales - Punch Jump


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Nintendo dsi and PSP lead Japan hardware sales
Punch Jump
s PSP ranked in the top three sales in the latest retail data from Japan. Media Create Co. on Fri. reported that the dsi sold 42199 units between Oct. 19 ...
Playstation 3 Ho lds Strong Around The 30K Mark In JapanPushSquare.com
Nintendo DSi XL/LL: A quick FAQCNET News
Nintendo DSi XL: first video!Mirror.co.uk
Joystiq (blog)
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Read all 'China Unicom' posts in Crave - CNET News


CBS News

Read all 'China Unicom' posts in Crave
CNET News
A saleswoman introduces Apple's iPhone to customers in Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan province on Saturday. It could be the Year of the ...
iPhone Officially On Sale In China, Lacks WiFiGadget Review (blog)
iphone Gets Slow Start at China Sales LaunchPC World
Biz Break: Consumer fright sinks tech stocks; plus: iPhone frenzy in ChinaSan Jose Mercury News
ChannelWeb -Bloomberg -I4U
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Cup of China Results (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Saturday At Beijing Men Free Skating 1. Nobunari Oda, Japan , 156.23 points. 2. Evan Lysacek, United States , 151.37. 3. Sergei Voronov, Russia , 138.99. 4. Samuel Contesti, Italy , 135.77. 5. Stephen Carriere, United States, 129.84. 6. Yannick Ponsero, France , 128.47. 7. Kevin Reynolds, Canada , 128.35 8. Yang Chao, China , 124.89. 9. Guan Jinlin, China, 121.25. 10. Denis Ten, Kazakhstan , 118 ...

Air India establishments get terror attack threat; security beefed up - Hindustan Times


Rediff

Air India establishments get terror attack threat; security beefed up
Hindustan Times
PTI Air India has received an e-mail warning of a terror attack after which security around establishments of the national carrier across the country has ...
At Air India, Losses, Rats and a Brawl in the SkyNew York Times
Air India receives threat mail, alert soundedTimes of India
Air India co-pilot cleared in misbehaviour caseEconomic Times
Press Trust of India -Hindustan Times -Times of India
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Malaysian government's edict irks credit cards agents - viploan.co.uk


Malaysia Star

Malaysian government's edict irks credit cards agents
viploan.co.uk
Is the new generation of Malaysia getting averse to the trend of making use of credit cards? If not, what can be the reasons behind this strange development ...
Agencies call for review as credit card take-up plungesBusiness Times - Malaysia
Drop the tax on credit cardsMalaysia Star
Credit card agents cry foul over service charge planAsiaOne

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Wi-Fi-free iPhone officially lands in China - CNET News


Washington Post

Wi-Fi-free iPhone officially lands in China
CNET News
A saleswoman introduces Apple's iPhone to customers in Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan province on Saturday. It could be the year of the ...
iphone Gets Slow Start at China Sales LaunchPC World
Biz Break: Consumer fright sinks tech stocks; plus: iPhone frenzy in ChinaSan Jose Mercury News
Apple iPhone Launches In China -- Without Key FeatureChannelWeb
I4U -Bloomb erg -Xinhua
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In Japan’s Managed Landscape, a Struggle to Save the Bears (Environmental News Network)

Although it is a heavily urbanized nation, fully two-thirds of Japan remains woodlands. Yet many of the forests are timber plantations inhospitable to wildlife, especially black bears, which are struggling to survive in one of the most densely populated countries on Earth.

Japan to be urged to expand import quota for Thai rice (The Nation - Thailand's English news)

The Commerce Ministry will urge Japan to enlarge its import quota for Thai rice, as part of the government's plan to boost new-harvest exports.

Singh knock sets up India victory - BBC Sport


BBC Sport

Singh knock sets up India victory
BBC Sport
Yuvraj Singh hit 78 as India powered to a six-wicket win over Australia in the third one-day international. Australia won the toss and batted first with ...
India take series leadSkySports
India take series leadThe Press Association
Yuvraj, Dhoni take India to victoryIndependent Online
Examiner.com -Reuters UK -Economic Times
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Malaysia presents tour packages - eTaiwan News


Malaysia presents tour packages
eTaiwan News
2, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board presents a wide selection of tour packages and ready to give a total of NT$80000 prizes to the attendees. ...

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Wi-Fi-free iPhone officially lands in China (CNET)

While China saw nothing near the frenzy of the first iPhone launch day in the U.S., crowds there did honor the tradition of lining up for the phone hours in advance. But price--and a lack of Wi-Fi--could prove a deterrent.

Cycling in Chinese city is anything but leisurely - The Associated Press


The Associated Press

Cycling in Chinese city is anything but leisurely
The Associated Press
GUANGZHOU, China â€" A friend sent me a YouTube link to a video called "Insane Cycling â€" New York City." I clicked on it, hoping to glean a few tips for my ...
China Mean StreetsSuomen Kuvalehti

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Tseng and Choi take charge in South Korea - AFP


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Tseng and Choi take charge in South Korea
AFP
INCHEON, South Korea â€" Taiwan golden girl Tseng Yani powered to a share of the lead with South Korea's Choi Na Yeon at the wind-swept USLPGA Hana Bank Kolon ...
Choi, Tseng lead after 2nd round in South KoreaThe Associated Press
Tseng and Choi seize the lead in South KoreaTaipei Times
Tseng, Choi share top spot in South KoreaMiamiHerald.com

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Ex-Spy Chief Lee Dies at 85 - Korea Times


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Ex-Spy Chief Lee Dies at 85
Korea Times
Lee Hu-rak, former head of South Korea's state intelligence agency known for a secret trip to North Korea in 1972 to broker a historic inter-Korean ...
North Korea seen slowly warming to talks againReuters
Former South Korean spy master Lee Hu-rak diesThe Associated Press
KOREA: Uppity Women Threaten The NorthStrategy Page
FOXNews -Aljazeera.net
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Cup of China Results (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Saturday At Beijing Men Free Skate 1. Nobunari Oda, Japan , 156.23 points. 2. Evan Lysacek, United States , 151.37. 3. Sergei Voronov, Russia , 138.99. 4. Samuel Contesti, Italy , 135.77. 5. Stephen Carriere, United States, 129.84. 6. Yannick Ponsero, France , 128.47. 7. Kevin Reynolds, Canada , 128.35. 8. Yang Chao, China , 124.89. 9. Guan Jinlin, China, 121.25. 10. Denis Ten, Kazakhstan , 118 ...

Japan funds $5 bln aid program in Afghanistan (Press TV)

Japan is slated to fund a five-billion-dollar program to help rebuild conflict-torn Afghanistan's infrastructure over a five-year period.

Bush to visit Japan next week: report (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Former US president George W. Bush plans to visit Japan next week to meet former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, Kyodo News reported on Saturday.

Father of China's space tech program dies at 98 (USA Today)

Qian Xuesen, a rocket scientist known as the father of China's space technology program, died Saturday in Beijing, the official Xinhua News Agency said. He was 98.

Choi, Tseng lead after 2nd round in South Korea - The Associated Press


The Associated Press

Choi, Tseng lead after 2nd round in South Korea
The Associated Press
INCHEON, South Korea â€" Na Yeon Choi of South Korea shot a 71 and Taiwan's Yani Tseng shot a 70 to share the lead at 5-under par after a wet and windy second ...
Tseng, Choi share top spot in South KoreaMiamiHerald.com

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Two killed as violence flares in Thai south - Reuters


Two killed as violence flares in Thai south
Reuters
The troubled region bordering Malaysia, only a few hours by car from some of Thailand's best-known tourist beaches, has seen an upsurge in violence as ...
Insurgents kill two in Thai southThe Age

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Bush to visit Japan next week: report (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Former US president George W. Bush plans to visit Japan next week to meet former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, Kyodo News reported on Saturday.

No justice for India's Sikhs - guardian.co.uk


DAWN.com

No justice for India's Sikhs
guardian.co.uk
India is right to trumpet its many achievements over the last decade. They are well documented. But the country's progress is littered with reminders of a ...
25 years on, few takers for Khalistan in CanadaSify
India remembers Indira on 25th death anniversaryIndia Business Blog (blog)
Garden murder that sparked a Delhi pogromguardian.co.uk

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Beijing Guoan claim maiden China title (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports)

* Beijing win first China title

I hate whale meat - Japan's prime minister (Adelaide Now)

JAPAN'S Yukio Hatoyama has revealed he dislikes whale meat, in an unusual confession for the prime minister of a country that defies Western criticism of whaling.

Reward bus trip turns deadly in China (CNN)

A bus trip intended to reward customers of a health-care products company turned deadly when the vehicle plunged off a road in China's northern Shanxi province, killing 13 people, according to state-run Xinhua news agency.

State Bank of India Profit Beats Analysts' Estimates - Bloomberg


Reuters India

State Bank of India Profit Beats Analysts' Estimates
Bloomberg
Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- State Bank of India, the nation's largest lender, said second-quarter profit increased 10 percent ...
State Bank of India Q2 net up 10.2 pct; meets viewReuters India
SBI Q2 net up 10.2%Livemint
Bank of India Shares Drop to Lowest in Two Months on DowngradesBloomberg
Reuters India
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Former South Korean spy master Lee Hu-rak dies - The Associated Press


Straits Times

Former South Korean spy master Lee Hu-rak dies
The Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea â€" Former South Korean spy chief Lee Hu-rak, who brokered the signing of a historic 1972 peace document with North Korea following a ...
North Korea seen slowly warming to talks againReuters
KOREA: Uppity Women Threaten The NorthStrategy Page
Critics Say Photos of Kim Jong Il Are Really Of a Look-AlikeFOXNews
Aljazeera.net -RedOrbit -India Business Blog (blog)
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Malaysia approves 2000 Indian applications for citizenship - Times of India


Malaysia approves 2000 Indian applications for citizenship
Times of India
PTI 31 October 2009, 02:37pm IST KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has approved more than 2000 applications by the Indian community for Malaysian citizenship and ...
Malaysia approves citizenship for 2220 IndiansLittle About (blog)

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BURSA MALAYSIA: Share Prices Expected To Be Higher Next Week - Bernama


BURSA MALAYSIA: Share Prices Expected To Be Higher Next Week
Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia are expected to be higher next week with investors taking advantage of recovery signs in ...
No cause for worryMalaysia Star
Malaysia: Shares up at noonBusiness Times (subscription)
BURSA MALAYSIA: Share Prices End Week On Positive NoteBernama
Bernama -Bernama -Bernama
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