Will the massive recall by Toyota give Japan the jolt it needs to revive its economic spirits.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
China intensifies clampdown on media: watchdog (AFP via Yahoo! News)
China intensified its clampdown on local and foreign media last year with reporters facing violence, censorship and arbitrary detention, according to a report by an international press watchdog.
Mizuho Leads Japan Banks Higher After Posting Profit (Update1) (BusinessWeek)
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. rose the most in two weeks, leading Japan’s largest banks higher in Tokyo after posting its second-straight quarterly profit as bad-debt costs declined and investment-management fees increased.
Japan anger over Russia clash - Aljazeera.net
France24
Aljazeera.net
Japanese officials have lodged a formal protest after Russian coast guards fired on two Japanese fishing boats close to a group of disputed islands. ...
Russian guards shoot at Japanese fishing boatsABC Online
Japan protests shooting by Russian guards in Kurils英文ä¸åœ‹éƒµå ±
Japan protests over Russian border guard shootingRIA Novosti
Thai News Agency MCOT -AFP -Press TV
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Japan emerges as key player on Iran - Politico (blog)
Politico (blog)
As the diplomatic fallout from Beijing over the $6.4 billion US arms sale to Taiwan is still being measured, rival Asian power Japan has emerged as an ...
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Asian Stocks Fall on China Tightening Concern; Bond Risk Rises - BusinessWeek
Before It's News
BusinessWeek
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., China's biggest steelmaker, dropped 2.4 percent after central bank Deputy Governor Zhu Min said the government plans to curb ...
Won leads fall in Asian units on China, Greece concernsBusiness Times (subscription)
FOREX-Dollar retains broad gains, euro near 7-mth lowsAlibaba News Channel
Strong US Dollar Puts Pressure on GoldBefore It's News
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Aerospace leaders fear China sanctions - Financial Times
ABC News
Financial Times
"At a moment in which the world is in crisis [and] China is playing a very important role in overcoming and pushing for recovery it would be a very, ...
US Pushes Back Against China in Growing RiftNew York Times
China fumes after US arms sales to TaiwanReuters
China takes tough stand on U.S.-Taiwan arms tradeMarketWatch
CNN International -China Daily -Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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No Koreans Bid for Hynix - Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal
In a statement after the deadline, the leader of the creditor group, Korea Exchange Bank, said it would form a plan to sell down the stake in a way that ...
Shareholders extend deadline for Hynix stake bidsReuters
CREDITORS EXTEND DEADLINE TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR HYNIX STAKETrading Markets (press release)
Creditors Extend Hynix Stake-Sale DeadlineWall Street Journal
Trading Markets (press release)
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'Int'l cooperation vital to achieve sustained growth' - Saudi Gazette
Washington Post
Saudi Gazette
Richard Quest, host: South Korea's president has called for a coordinated response to the financial crisis. Speaking here in Davos, President Lee Myung-Bak ...
Ban's envoy due in Pyongyang on N. Korean nuke, other issuesYonhap News
US Can Be Asia's Copilot, Not Main PilotKorea Times
In North Korea, Second US Citizen DetainedToTheCenter.com (blog)
AFP -Washington Post -New York Times
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Karen Kong is first Malaysian to co-host Jade Solid Gold - Malaysia Star
Malaysia Star
Malaysia Star
She's made waves in the Malaysian Chinese and Malay markets. She's made inroads into Taiwan. And now Karen Kong is on her way to capturing hearts in Hong ...
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Datuk Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen: Countering Malaysia's recent negative exposure - eTurboNews
eTurboNews
Recent incidents at the places of worship have tarnished Malaysia's image of a harmonious multi-ethnic, multi-religious society. Although no new incident ...
CORRECT: China January New Yuan Loans Nearly CNY1.6 Trillion - Report (Fox News)
CORRECT: China January New Yuan Loans Nearly CNY1.6 Trillion - Report
China Erzhong to Start Trading in Shanghai Tomorrow (Bloomberg)
Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- China Erzhong Group Deyang Heavy Industries Co.’s shares will begin trading in Shanghai tomorrow, according to a filing to the city’s stock exchange. The company raised 2.55 billion yuan in an initial public offering last month.
Britain stops northern Indian student visas after flood of applicants - Times Online
Oneindia
Times Online
Britain has temporarily suspended student visa applications in northern India, Nepal and Bangladesh from today following a sudden spike in numbers, ...
British High Commission suspends visa application from parts of northern IndiaOneindia
UK suspends student visas to curb fraudFinancial Times
UK suspends visa appliocations for north India,NepalPress Trust of India
Indian Express -ABC Online -The Hindu
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India sends emission cut plan to UN, leaves out farm sector - Indian Express
The Hindu
Indian Express
As the January 31 deadline came to an end, all the key countries, including India, China, US and the European Union, have formally 'associated' themselves ...
India Pledges to Cut EmissionsWall Street Journal
India reiterates carbon goals for climate accordMoneycontrol.com
India submits emission mitigation actions to UNXinhua
Press Trust of India -Times of India -The New Nation
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Russian guards shoot at Japanese fishing boats - ABC Online
RTE.ie
ABC Online
Japan has lodged a formal complaint with Moscow after Russian border guards shot at two Japanese fishing boats in a ...
Japan protests over Russian border guard shooting RIA Novosti
Japan protests to Russia over shooting at its fishing boats.Thai News Agency MCOT
Tokyo protests shots fired by Russian guardsPress TV
RTE.ie -AFP -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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Japan's Bonds May Advance as Stock Losses Boost Demand for Debt - Bloomberg
Bloomberg
1 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's 10-year bonds may rise for the first time in three days on prospects stock losses will boost demand for the relative safety of debt ...
France to quiz China on Google - Straits Times
New York Times (blog)
Straits Times
PARIS - FRENCH Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner on Sunday said he would ask for an explanation from his Chinese counterpart on Beijing's dispute with US ...
Google Incident Violates Survival Rules in ChinaThe Epoch Times
State's trade with China gets even tougherSeattle Times
Google's China AffairInformationWeek
Internet Search Engine Database -Marietta Times -Pasadena Star-News
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China says US arms sales to Taiwan could threaten wider relations - Times Online
Reuters
Times Online
He said that the US should “truly respect China's core interests and major concerns, and immediately rescind the mistaken decision to sell arms to Taiwan, ...
China threatens sanctions over US arms dealCNN International
China taking a more muscular approach internationallyAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
China threatens sanctions over arms sale to TaiwanLos Angeles Times
TODAYonline -Wall Street Journal -Sydney Morning Herald
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China, Iran Prompt U.S. Air-Sea Battle Plan in Strategy Review (Bloomberg)
Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. military is drawing up a new air-sea battle plan in response to threats such as China’s persistent military build-up and Iran’s possession of advanced weapons, according to the Pentagon’s latest strategy review.
Headley planned India visit in November last - The Hindu
Global Arab Network - English News
The Hindu
PTI American terror suspect David Headley was scheduled to visit India again in November last, apparently to finalise the next target for Pakistan-based ...
Headley had plans to visit India again in November 2009Hindustan Times
'Time ripe for India, Pak to negotiate new nuclear risk reduction measures'Oneindia
Headley was coming to India in Nov to set up base in DelhiEconomic Times
Hindustan Times
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Can India beat SA without Dravid and Yuvraj? - India.com
The Guardian
India.com
India's middle order has been substantially weakened due to teh absence of Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh, who have been ruled out of the upcoming Test ...
Gambhir predicts tough series against South AfricaGaea Times (blog)
Dravid absence big loss, Team not under pressure: GambhirMyNews.in
India names injury-hit squad for first Test against South AfricaThe Canadian Press
AFP -Financial Express
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Woes at Toyota, JAL, Sony bruise Japan Inc.'s stellar reputation - The Canadian Press
Myrtle Beach Sun News
The Canadian Press
TOKYO â€" Toyota is the latest Japanese corporate icon making headlines for all the wrong reasons. News of the automaker's massive vehicle recalls over faulty ...
JAL must take the flight to qualityFinancial Times
JAL Announces New Board of DirectorsThe FINANCIAL
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US Toyota Executive to Explain Gas-Pedal Fix - Wall Street Journal
Reuters
Wall Street Journal
Apart from a brief apology by Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda, who was caught by a Japanese television crew at the World Economic Forum, the company's ...
Toyota head apologises for huge recall -Japan's NHKReuters
Toyota recalls undermine Japanese confidence in an industrial titanLos Angeles Times
Rapid growth takes a toll on Toyota's imageSalt Lake Tribune
BusinessWeek -Financial Times -NTDTV
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Malaysia court fines adulterers four buffalo and a pig - BBC News
France24
BBC News
A Malaysian court has fined a man and a woman four buffaloes and a pig after they were found guilty of an extra-marital affair, a local report says. ...
Malaysian couple fined buffalo over affair : reportAFP
Cheating Malaysian couple fined buffaloDigital Spy
Lovers fined four buffaloes and pigThe Press Association
Sify -Malaysia Star
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Indian sentenced to death in Malaysia - The Hindu
South Asia Mail
The Hindu
KUALA LUMPUR: A 48-year-old Indian has been sentenced to death by a Malaysian court on the charge of drug trafficking. Athiseshan Singaram, a textile ...
Drugs tr afficker sentenced to deathThe Press Association
TOURIST ARRIVALS IN MALAYSIA RISE 7.2 PCT IN 2009 IN MIDST OF GLOBAL DOWNTURNBrunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm
Echoes of Mumbai in Kuala LumpurDaily News & Analysis
New Straits Times -Earthtimes (press release)
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Japan protests over Russian border guard shooting (Russian Information Agency Novosti)
Japan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued a protest after Russian border guards opened fire at two Japanese fishing vessels off the disputed South Kuril islands.
Japan changes auto program after US objects (Malaya)
WASHINGTON - Japan has changed its autoreplacement incentive program to give US cars more chance to qualify after the United States complained its automakers were shut out, the Japanese government said.
India Pledges to Cut Emissions - Wall Street Journal
Reuters
Wall Street Journal
AP NEW DELHI--India committed Sunday to reduce the intensity of its carbon emissions by 20% to 25% by 2020 from 2005 levels, meeting a deadline for ...
India reiterates carbon goals for climate accordMoneycontrol.com
India submits emission mitigation actions to UNXinhua
India conveys climate steps, excludes agri sectorPress Trust of India
Times of India -All India Radio -Earthtimes (press release)
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'India looking to top Aussie panel to address Indian concerns' - The Hindu
The Hindu
The Hindu
File Photo: V. Sudershan India is looking to a top panel set up by Australia to address the concerns of Indian students, who have been targets of spate of ...
India warns against Australia tripsABC Online
India Issues Advisory Against Travel To Australia For StudyRTT News
Miffed India issues second travel advisory against AustraliaHindustan Times
Sydney Morning Herald -Tehelka -Press Trust of India
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Faced with rising unrest, China overhauls land laws - The Hindu
MiamiHerald.com
The Hindu
Photo: Xinhua Faced with growing discontent over land seizures by the government and real estate developers, China's State Council, or Cabinet, ...
China shakes up rules on land seizuresFinancial Times
New Rules Seek to Ease China Property DisputesNew York Times
China outlines plans to outlaw forced evictionsBBC News
AFP -The Guardian -Telegraph.co.uk
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Quake in China's Sichuan kills one, damages homes - Reuters
Boston Globe
Reuters
BEIJING, Jan 31 (Reuters) - An earthquake that struck villages in China's Sichuan Province on Sunday killed one person, injured 15 and damaged thousands of ...
Quake kills one, injures 11 in ChinaCNN International
Quake kills at least one in ChinaUPI.com
Moderate China quake kills one, 100 homes collapseVancouver Sun
CNN -Fort Worth Star Telegram -RTT News
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Rippon of US Grabs Four Continents Title - ABC News
MiamiHerald.com
ABC News
AP Adam Rippon of the US reacts after men's free event at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Jeonju, South Korea, Saturday, Jan. ...
Reynolds captures bronze at Four ContinentsMontreal Gazette
Rippon wins men's event at ISU Four Continents ChampionshipsAFP
Machida second at Four ContinentsThe Japan Times
The Canadian Press -SFCPressPoint (press release) -Vancouver Sun
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UN official to visit North Korea next month - Reuters
MSN Malaysia News
Reuters
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A senior UN official will visit North Korea next month as a special envoy of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations ...
UN chief to send envoys to N.Korea: reportAFP
UN chief to send special envoy to North KoreaThe Hindu
2 UN envoys to visit North to begin talksJoongAng Daily
Korea Times
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Malaysia Hopes Indonesian Maid Issue Can Be Resolved Soon - Bernama
Bernama
PENANG, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia hope the meeting of the Working Committee on the Recruitment and Placement of Indonesian Maids in February would be ...
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Market Report, "Housewares and Home Furnishings in Malaysia", published - PR-inside.com (press release)
PR-inside.com (press release)
Euromonitor International's Housewares and Home Furnishings in Malaysia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a ...
Market Study Just Published: Ready Meals in TaiwanPR-inside.com (press release)
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