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MIPS Technologies Teams with ETRI to Encourage SoC Design Innovation in Korea - MarketWatch (press release)

2010-07-08T08:00:00.009-07:00

MIPS Technologies Teams with ETRI to Encourage SoC Design Innovation in Korea
MarketWatch (press release)
... with MIPS Technologies make it easy for designers to adopt innovative technologies, ultimately helping to grow the IC design infrastructure in Korea. ...

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Ahmadinejad meets Muslim leaders at summit - AFP

2010-07-08T08:00:00.007-07:00

Reuters Africa
Ahmadinejad meets Muslim leaders at summit
AFP
"The D8 has not been able to fully attain its objectives," said Malaysia's deputy prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The preferential trade area, ...
Malaysia records low trade with NigeriaNigerian Compass
D8 Summit Opens in Nigerian CapitalFars News Agency
Muhyiddin Arrives In Abuja To Attend D-8 SummitBernama
UPI.com -ISRIA (registration) -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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North Korea Wins! Justin Bieber to Pyongyang? - TIME

2010-07-08T08:00:00.005-07:00

MTV UK
North Korea Wins! Justin Bieber to Pyongyang?
TIME
With an astounding 659141 votes North Korea claims the top prize: Justin Bieber will take his My World Tour to the secretive, Communist-led nation. ...
Justin Bieber Not Performing In North KoreaMTV UK
Pranksters want to send Justin Bieber to North KoreaSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)
"Justin Bieber hates Koreans" another 4chan Internet forum trickSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Peace FM Online -BBC News -msnbc.com
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IMF Raises Forecast for Global Economic Growth but Warns of Risks - Voice of America

2010-07-08T08:00:00.003-07:00

Reuters UK
IMF Raises Forecast for Global Economic Growth but Warns of Risks
Voice of America
Some economists, however, see an additional risk in China, because of concerns its high-flying property market could crash. That could be devastating to the ...
IMF Welcomes China Yuan Change, Says Yen Fairly ValuedWall Street Journal
IMF Says India May Expand at Fastest Pace in Four Years in 2010BusinessWeek
IMF raises world growth forecast but risks risingThe Associated Press
CNNMoney -Xinhua -AFP
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Facebook Ties Up With Friendster's Asian Parent - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-08T08:00:00.001-07:00

AFP
Facebook Ties Up With Friendster's Asian Parent
Wall Street Journal
KUALA LUMPURâ"Facebook Inc. signed a deal Thursday with a Malaysian online-payment company to sell credits through prepaid cards, following the ...
Fac ebook deal creates virtual 'credits'AFP
Facebook partners with MOL for Asia CreditsVatorNews
Facebook to boost Asian social gaming revenue with MOL dealVentureBeat
Fast Company -ADOI magazine -Earthtimes
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Malaysia Raises Key Rate a Third Time, Ringgit Climbs - BusinessWeek

2010-07-08T04:00:00.015-07:00

Malaysia Raises Key Rate a Third Time, Ringgit Climbs
BusinessWeek
July 8 (Bloomberg) -- Malaysia's central bank raised interest rates for the third time this year, judging the economy is strong enough to ...
CapitaMalls Prices Malaysia Trust at Bottom of RangeBusinessWeek
Malaysia's Production Growth Accelerates, Supporting RecoveryBusinessWeek
INSTANT VIEW 5-Malaysia cbank hikes rates, likely to pause nowForexyard
Stock Markets Review -Rupee Times
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Sensex ends 180 points higher, metals shine - NDTV.com

2010-07-08T04:00:00.013-07:00

The Hindu
Sensex ends 180 points higher, metals shine
NDTV.com
Closer home, the next major trigger for the market is Q1 June 2010 results of India Inc, which will start trickling in from the second week of July 2010. ...
Sensex, Nifty remain high up in positive territory; Oil stocks move higherSify
Markets remain strongBusiness Standard
Sensex trades high as metal stocks advanceNDTV.com
Reuters India -Economic Times -Moneycontrol.com
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Indian govt warns youths over Kashmir protests - AFP

2010-07-08T04:00:00.011-07:00

The Hindu
Indian govt warns youths over Kashmir protests
AFP
SRINAGAR, India â" The Indian government on Thursday appealed for parents in Kashmir to keep their teenage sons indoors after the deaths of several young ...
Kashmir str eets under army lockdown to end protestThe Associated Press
The New Kashmir AngerWall Street Journal (blog)
Indian Soldiers Are Deployed to Restore Order in KashmirNew York Times
Voice of America -Moneycontrol.com -The Guardian
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Repeat of SKorea, US cyberattacks does no damage - The Associated Press

2010-07-08T04:00:00.009-07:00

Repeat of SKorea, US cyberattacks does no damage
The Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea â" Hundreds of computers that helped cause a wave of outages on US and South Korean government websites last July launched new attacks on ...

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China warns against US-S.Korea war games - Sin Chew Jit Poh

2010-07-08T04:00:00.007-07:00

China warns against US-S.Korea war games
Sin Chew Jit Poh
BEIJING, Thursday 8 July 2010 (AFP) - China warned the United States and South Korea Thursday against holding joint war games near its waters and urged the ...
At U.N., China Stalls Korea MoveWall Street Journal

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China Shares End Down On Concerns Over AgBank IPO, Economy - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-08T04:00:00.005-07:00

Washington Post
China Shares End Down On Concerns Over AgBank IPO, Economy
Wall Street Journal
SHANGHAI (Dow Jones)--China's shares ended lower Thursday, reversing two consecutive sessions of gains, because of expectations Agricultural Bank of China ...
AgBank raises $10.1 billion in Shanghai IPOMarketWatch
China AgBank's massive IPO highlights cash squeezeThe Associated Press
HK Dollar Lower Late; China Banks Soak Up Funds From AbroadWall Street Journal
Reuters -Xinhua -BusinessWeek
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Malaysian Islamic courts appoint first women judges - Times of India

2010-07-08T04:00:00.003-07:00

ABNA.ir
Malaysian Islamic courts appoint first women judges
Times of India
KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of the first two women judges to Malaysia's Islamic courts was hailed Thursday as a move to address the gender imbalance in ...
Malaysia appoints 1st female Islamic court judgesThe Associated Press
Malaysia to sell RM3b Islamic bondsBusiness Times - Malaysia
What happens after the euphoria?Sin Chew Jit Poh

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China dissident challenges premier over security spending - Telegraph.co.uk

2010-07-08T04:00:00.001-07:00

Reuters India
China dissident challenges premier over security spending
Telegraph.co.uk
A prominent Chinese dissident has challenged China's premier Wen Jiabao to abolish state security police and slash spending on "stability" controls, ...
China accepts apology over Norman protestStuff.co.nz
China Plans New Resource Tax on Coal, Oil, Gas in Western AreasBusinessWeek
Key aims to double trade with ChinaNew Zealand Herald
Xinhua -TVNZ -The Associated Press
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At U.N., China Stalls Korea Move - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-08T00:00:00.007-07:00

At U.N., China Stalls Korea Move
Wall Street Journal
UNITED NATIONSâ"China is blocking a United Nations Security Council move to condemn North Korea for the sinking of a South Korean warship, ...

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India invites Malaysian investments in Infra - Construction Week Online India

2010-07-08T00:00:00.005-07:00

The Hindu
India invites Malaysian investments in Infra
Construction Week Online India
by CW India Staff on Jul 8, 2010 India and Malaysia look to strengthen their collaboration in the infrastructure sector. India's Commerce and Industry ...
India, Malaysia to sign trade deal by 2010-endTimes of India
India-Malaysia economic pact likely by SeptemberIndian Express
Malaysia seeks Indian collaboration in infrastructure, energyIndlaw.com
Sify -Bernama -Economic Times
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Seoul shares gain 1.4 pct on shipyards, banks - Reuters

2010-07-08T00:00:00.003-07:00

Daily Star - Lebanon
Seoul shares gain 1.4 pct on shipyards, banks
Reuters
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) finished up 22.99 points at 1698.64 points. "The US market's firm finish on the back of positive earnings ...
Seoul shares rise on US opti mism; exporters gainReuters
Seoul shares open up 1.4 pct as exporters riseReuters
S Korean Shares End Down; Global Economy Woes Offset Samsung EstimatesWall Street Journal
BusinessWeek -San Francisco Chronicle -Financial Times (blog)
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CapitaMalls Prices Malaysia Trust at Bottom of Range - BusinessWeek

2010-07-08T00:00:00.001-07:00

CapitaMalls Prices Malaysia Trust at Bottom of Range
BusinessWeek
CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust's units were offered to institutions at 1 ringgit apiece, while shares were sold to individual investors at 98 sen each, it said. ...
Sunway REIT Hopes To Be A Benchmark For The M-REITBernama

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Beijing Urges Seoul to Refrain from West Sea Drill - The Chosun Ilbo

2010-07-07T20:00:00.013-07:00

AFP
Beijing Urges Seoul to Refrain from West Sea Drill
The Chosun Ilbo
China has asked the South Korean government through a diplomatic channel to refrain from a join exercise with the US in the West Sea this month. ...
China Stalls U.N. Efforts Against North KoreaWall Street Journal
A Capitalist Enclave in North Korea SurvivesNew York Times
N.Korea warns against UN censureAFP
Korea Times -The Associated Press -Forbes (blog)
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Justin Bieber Prank Could Send the Singer to North Korea - Just So You Know

2010-07-07T20:00:00.012-07:00

CBS News
Justin Bieber Prank Could Send the Singer to North Korea
Just So You Know
Justin hasn't made any comments about the closed contest or the fact that North Korea won, so it will be interesting to see what happens. ...
Pranksters want to send Justin Bieber to North KoreaSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Justin Bieber in North Korea? Online Prank Leaves Singer Facing Tour ThereCBS News
Justin Bieber Isn't Going to North Korea, Sad News for ManyiNEWP- Freedom of Speech
Examiner.com -MTV.com -OK! Magazine
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Indian Soldiers Are Deployed to Restore Order in Kashmir - New York Times

2010-07-07T20:00:00.011-07:00

The Guardian
Indian Soldiers Are Deployed to Restore Order in Kashmir
New York Times
The protests, aimed at forcing India to withdraw its paramilitary forces from the predominantly Muslim Kashmir Valley, have raged for weeks, ...
Indian Army Deployed in Kashmir Following Deadly ProtestsVoice of America
Indian army returns to SrinagarThe Guardian
Army presence soars amid deadly Kashmir protestsThe Associated Press
BusinessWeek -Christian Science Monitor -Wall Street Journal (blog)
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Seoul shares rise on US optimism; exporters gain - Reuters

2010-07-07T20:00:00.009-07:00

Daily Star - Lebanon
Seoul shares rise on US optimism; exporters gain
Reuters
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was up 1.32 percent at 1697.75 points as of 0135 GMT. "Investors are more willing to take risks, encouraged by ...
S Korean Shares End Down; Global Economy Woes Offset Samsung EstimatesWall Street Journal
Samsung forecasts record 2Q operating profitBusinessWeek
Samsung Galaxy S Sells 200k Units in South Korea, World's Domination ExpectedDeviceMAG
San Francisco Chronicle -RTT News -The Money Times
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India, Malaysia to sign trade deal by 2010-end - Times of India

2010-07-07T20:00:00.007-07:00

The Hindu
India, Malaysia to sign trade deal by 2010-end
Times of India
KUALA LUMPUR: India is all set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with Malaysia by 2010-end. The agreement is expected to be ...
India-Malaysia economic pact likely by SeptemberIndian Express
India seeks easier access for professionals to MalaysiaEconomic Times
Malaysia Sees Several Products Have Potential For Export To IndiaBernama
Economic Times -Malaysia Star -Sify
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Japanese Stocks Rise on US Retail Sales Growth; Toyota Gains - BusinessWeek

2010-07-07T20:00:00.005-07:00

Japanese Stocks Rise on US Retail Sales Growth; Toyota Gains
BusinessWeek
July 8 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rose, boosting the Nikkei by the most in more than a month, after a US trade group said retail sales ...
Japanese and Australian Stock Futures Rise on US Retail SalesBusinessWeek
Aeon, Canon, Daiei, Dentsu, Fuji Electronics, Tokai Carbon: Equity MoversBloomberg

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Japan machinery orders drop 9.1 percent in May - The Associated Press

2010-07-07T20:00:00.003-07:00

AFP
Japan machinery orders drop 9.1 percent in May
The Associated Press
TOKYO â" Japan's machinery orders, a closely watched indicator of future business investment, dropped more than expected in May, signaling that a recovery ...
Japan Data Shows Economy FragileWall Street Journal
Japan surplus, machinery orders data disappointMarketWatch
Japan's Machinery Orders Slump 9.1%, Most Since 2008BusinessWeek
Reuters -Newsday (subscription) -AFP
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China's Stocks Rise for Third Day on Profit, US Retail Sales - BusinessWeek

2010-07-07T20:00:00.001-07:00

Reuters
China's Stocks Rise for Third Day on Profit, US Retail Sales
BusinessWeek
July 8 (Bloomberg) -- China's stocks rose for a third day, led by banks and commodity producers, after China Merchants Bank Co. said profit increased and US ...
China Yuan Rises On Dollar's Overnight Fall Against RivalsWall Street Journal
China Merchants Bank, Chinalco, Dongfeng: China Equity PreviewBusinessWeek
China Shares End Up On Report Pension Fund Increased Stock InvestmentsWall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal -The Associated Press -Reuters
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Lee Needs to Do More for Korea's Upgrade - BusinessWeek (blog)

2010-07-07T16:00:00.007-07:00

Lee Needs to Do More for Korea's Upgrade
BusinessWeek (blog)
Lee Myung Bak, a business icon of South Korea's growth-at-all-costs era in the 1970s and '80s, took office as the country's new president on Feb. ...
South Korea's Surprise Rate CutBusinessWeek (blog)

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Japan, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan: Asia Bonds, Currency Preview - Bloomberg

2010-07-07T16:00:00.005-07:00

Japan, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan: Asia Bonds, Currency Preview
Bloomberg
South Korea: The central bank will hold its benchmark rate at a record low of 2 percent at a meeting tomorrow, according to the median estimate of 14 ...

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Japan, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan: Asia Bonds, Currency Preview - Bloomberg

2010-07-07T16:00:00.003-07:00

Japan, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan: Asia Bonds, Currency Preview
Bloomberg
Malaysia: The central bank will review benchmark interest rates at a policy meeting today. Half of the 20 economists in a Bloomberg News survey predicted ...
Japan, China, India, Malaysia, Philippines: Asian Bonds, Currency PreviewBloomberg

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Easier access for Indian IT professionals in Malaysia - The Hindu

2010-07-07T16:00:00.001-07:00

The Hindu
Easier access for Indian IT professionals in Malaysia
The Hindu
AP Malaysia on Wednesday assured India that it would ensure smooth and hassle-free movement of IT and other professionals from India and other parts of the ...
India-M alaysia economic pact likely by SeptemberIndian Express
Anand Sharma invites Malaysian investments in infrastructureSify
India seeks easier access for professionals to MalaysiaEconomic Times
Bernama -Business Times - Malaysia -RTT News
all 129 news articles »

China Stalls U.N. Efforts Against North Korea - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-07T12:00:00.013-07:00

AFP
China Stalls U.N. Efforts Against North Korea
Wall Street Journal
UNITED NATIONSâ"China is blocking a United Nations Security Council move to condemn North Korea for the March sinking of a South Korean warship ...
A Capitalist Enclave in North Korea SurvivesNew York Times
N.Korea warns against UN censureAFP
Specter of Cold WarKorea Times
The Chosun Ilbo -The Associated Press -Forbes (blog)
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Anand Sharma invites Malaysian investments in infrastructure - Sify

2010-07-07T12:00:00.012-07:00

KolkataObserver.com
Anand Sharma invites Malaysian investments in infrastructure
Sify
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday sought greater Malaysian investments in building physical infrastructure and the ...
India seeks easier access for professionals to MalaysiaEconomic Times
Malaysia Sees Several Products Have Potential For Export To IndiaBernama
India's firms set to invest big in MalaysiaBusiness Times - Malaysia
RTT News -NetIndian -Malaysia Star
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Teens want Lady GaGa eyes - San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

2010-07-07T12:00:00.011-07:00

msnbc.com
Teens want Lady GaGa eyes
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
In her "Bad Romance" video, Lady Gaga has a doe-eyed look similar to a Japanese anime character. Turns out Lady Gaga's big, round eyes were mainly generated ...
Girls clamor for 'circle' contact lenses inspired by Lady Gaga, but they're ...New York Daily News
Eye-Popping New Fashion Trend Could Carry Dangers, Docs SayABC News
Lady Gaga-Inspired Lens Fad Draws Warning From Eye DocsBusinessWeek
Ninemsn -Boston Business Journal (blog) -MTV.com
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Toyota Assigns 1000 Engineers to Quality Drive - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-07T12:00:00.009-07:00

Reuters
Toyota Assigns 1000 Engineers to Quality Drive
Wall Street Journal
TOYOTA CITY, Japanâ"Toyota Motor Corp. has assigned 1000 engineers to help analyze quality problems and is extending time devoted to testing ...
Toyota adding more time to new vehicle developmentThe Associated Press
Latest Toyota recall based on three-year-old reportsFOXNews
Toyota adding more time to new vehicle developmentBusinessWeek
Reuters -International Business Times -Ward's Auto (subscription)
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NY Lottery eyes bid of Malaysia-based company - BusinessWeek

2010-07-07T12:00:00.007-07:00

New York Daily News (blog)
NY Lottery eyes bid of Malaysia-based company
BusinessWeek
The New York Lottery is evaluating the bid of a Malaysia-based company to operate 4500 electronic slot machines at the Aqueduct racetrack in Queens. ...
Malaysia's Genting Could Win NY Slots LicenceWall Street Journal
2 of 3 Aqueduct bidders scratchedNew York Post
Aqueduct Gambling Bid Narrows DownNY1
BloodHorse -Bizjournals.com -New York Times
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Making Sense of the Massive China Agbank IPO - Wall Street Journal (blog)

2010-07-07T12:00:00.005-07:00

Reuters
Making Sense of the Massive China Agbank IPO
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Agricultural Bank of China's $22.1 billion IPO has been moving the markets and spooking investors across Asia who fear the colossus will ...
China Yuan Rises On Dollar 9;s Overnight Fall Against RivalsWall Street Journal
China Shares End Up On Report Pension Fund Increased Stock InvestmentsWall Street Journal
CORRECT(6/26): PBOC's Yi: China Doesn't Want To Fight Trade WarsWall Street Journal
BusinessWeek -The Associated Press -MarketWatch
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China Stalls U.N. Efforts Against North Korea - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-07T12:00:00.003-07:00

AFP
China Stalls U.N. Efforts Against North Korea
Wall Street Journal
UNITED NATIONSâ"China is blocking a United Nations Security Council move to condemn North Korea for the March sinking of a South Korean warship ...
N.Korea warns against UN censureAFP
A Capitalist Enclave in North Korea SurvivesNew York Times
Aid group: NKorea jailed kin of currency reformersThe Associated Press
The Chosun Ilbo -Reuters Canada -< a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEFgn7uWPRM8F8BXF6X95PVOOdl5g&url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/07/113_69018.html">Korea Times
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Obama Promises Push to Build Exports - New York Times

2010-07-07T12:00:00.001-07:00

Obama Promises Push to Build Exports
New York Times
The two trade pacts, and a third one with South Korea, were negotiated by the administration of former President George W. Bush, but all three have ...

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HK Dollar Lower Late; China Banks Soak Up Funds From Abroad - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-07T04:00:00.011-07:00

Washington Post
HK Dollar Lower Late; China Banks Soak Up Funds From Abroad
Wall Street Journal
HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--The Hong Kong dollar fell against the US dollar late Wednesday, because of a repatriation of some funds to China amid a large amount ...
AgriBank IPO Gives China 50% of Top Lenders: ChartBusinessWeek
China's AgBank may raise $22 billion in record IPOThe Associated Press
Agricultural Bank of China share issue set for recordBBC News
New York Times (blog) -MarketWatch -Reuters UK
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Malaysia: church firebombing trial begins - Catholic Culture

2010-07-07T04:00:00.009-07:00

AFP
Malaysia: church firebombing trial begins
Catholic Culture
Three young Malaysian Muslims have gone on trial for firebombing a Protestant church in the Asian nation in January. The spate of anti-Christian violence-- ...
Mal aysia's first 'baby hatch' boy finds new homeAFP
Thousands see astonishing UFO above Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAllnewsweb.com
Malaysia-Market factors to watch July 6Reuters
Channel News Asia -e-Travel Blackboard (press release) -The Canadian Press
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S.Korea starts search for national team coach - AFP

2010-07-07T04:00:00.007-07:00

Reuters UK
S.Korea starts search for national team coach
AFP
SEOUL â" South Korea's football governing body said Wednesday it has started its official process to find a national team coach to replace Huh Jung-Moo, ...
World Cup 2010 - South Korea to stick with homegrown coachYahoo! Eurosport UK
Koreans step up search for new coachTelegraph.co.uk

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BNP Paribas Sees Malaysia Rate Peaking, Bets on Swaps - BusinessWeek

2010-07-07T04:00:00.005-07:00

BNP Paribas Sees Malaysia Rate Peaking, Bets on Swaps
BusinessWeek
âWe are bullish on Malaysia,â said Adeline Ng, the Singapore-based head of Asian fixed-income at the unit, which oversees the equivalent of $682 billion ...
Malaysia to Ponder Rate Rise as Asia Splits on RisksBusinessWeek
Malaysian rates: to raise or not to raise, that is the questionFinancial Times (blog)
Asia Currencies Erase Losses as Australia Sees Sustained GrowthBusinessWeek

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China defends sentence of US spy geologist - Sify

2010-07-07T04:00:00.003-07:00

Kansas City Star
China defends sentence of US spy geologist
Sify
China has rejected US criticism of its sentencing of an American geologist, Xue Feng, for spying and collecting state secrets on Monday. ...
US urges China to free geologist 'immediately'AFP
China Rejects Criticism Over Jailing of US CitizenVoice of America
China sentences US geologist to 8 yearsSan Francisco Chronicle
Reuters Canada -BusinessWeek -The Associated Press
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Justin Bieber: what if he did tour North Korea? - The Guardian (blog)

2010-07-07T04:00:00.001-07:00

Mirror.co.uk
Justin Bieber: what if he did tour North Korea?
The Guardian (blog)
Now that web democracy has spoken and the internet's viral masses have chosen to send Justin Bieber to North Korea, perhaps some of us are putting our feet ...
4chan Has Nearly Voted Justin Bieber to North KoreaWired News
Web prank sends Justin Bieber to North Koreamsnbc.com
Online pranksters vote to send Justin Bieber to North KoreaAFP
TIME -Peace FM Online -BBC News
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SCENARIOS-Japan policy at risk if DPJ misses election target - Reuters

2010-07-07T00:00:00.006-07:00

Reuters UK
SCENARIOS-Japan policy at risk if DPJ misses election target
Reuters
TOKYO July 7 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling Democratic Party could fall far short of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's target in Sunday's upper house ...
Tax hike talk dominates Japan 's weekend electionThe Associated Press
Not exactly a Japanese Tea PartyMarketWatch
Poll shows tough vote for Japan PM's party - KyodoReuters India
Reuters Africa -Asahi Shimbun -Channel News Asia
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India on alert after Maoists call for two-day strike - BBC News

2010-07-07T00:00:00.005-07:00

Orissadiary.com
India on alert after Maoists call for two-day strike
BBC News
Security has been tightened in India's Maoist-affected states after the rebels called for a two-day strike in protest against the killing of a top leader. ...
Maoists 'all India shutdown' begins amid tight securityEconomic Times
Maoist strike begins in BiharHindustan Times
Maoist bandh on in 6 statesSify
The Hindu -Times of India
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Indian troops enforce Kashmir curfew after deaths - AFP

2010-07-07T00:00:00.003-07:00

The Hindu
Indian troops enforce Kashmir curfew after deaths
AFP
SRINAGAR, India â" Thousands of Indian police and paramilitary forces enforced a strict curfew in Kashmir's summer capital of Srinagar on Wednesday, ...
3 die as India n forces fire on Kashmiri protestersThe Associated Press
3 Die in Indian Kashmir ProtestsVoice of America
3 more die in Kashmir violence after teen's body foundCNN
NPR -BBC News -Aljazeera.net
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Japan gives anti-whaling activist suspended jail term - AFP

2010-07-07T00:00:00.001-07:00

Globe and Mail
Japan gives anti-whaling activist suspended jail term
AFP
TOKYO â" A New Zealand anti-whaling activist was handed a suspended two-year prison term in Japan on Wednesday for offences relating to clashes with ...
Japan court convicts NZ anti-whaling activistThe Associated Press
Japan court convicts anti-whaling activistmsnbc.com
Whaling activist Bethune given suspended sentenceBBC News
ABC Online -The Australian -Sydney Morning Herald
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Data Shows Growth in Asia May Be Slowing - New York Times

2010-07-06T20:00:00.018-07:00

stv.tv
Data Shows Growth in Asia May Be Slowing
New York Times
Japan's jobless rate grew for the third month in May, to 5.2 percent. The slowdown is modest, and most of the region, notably India and China, continues to ...
Asian Stocks Fall, Yen Gains on US Service Industries ReportBusinessWeek
Asian stocks down on gloom over recoveryThe Associated Press
Asian Stocks Advance the Most in Two Weeks on Valuations BetBusinessWeek
Myiris.com -Channel News Asia -Fund Strategy
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China's AgBank To Sell Portion Of Hong Kong Shares In Japan -Source - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-06T20:00:00.017-07:00

Telegraph.co.uk
China's AgBank To Sell Portion Of Hong Kong Shares In Japan -Source
Wall Street Journal
TOKYO (Dow Jones)--Agricultural Bank of China plans to sell a portion of its Hong Kong shares to Japanese retail investors, a person familiar with the ...
China Bank IPO Raises $19 BillionNew York Times
China's AgBank prices IPO: reportsMarketWatch
Summary Box: China's AgBank IPO nabs $19.2 billionBusinessWeek
BBC News -CNNMoney -CBS News
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Samsung Boosts Outlook on Sales - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-06T20:00:00.015-07:00

AFP
Samsung Boosts Outlook on Sales
Wall Street Journal
Samsung Electronics, South Korea's biggest company by market capitalization, said it expects its consolidated operating profit for the three months ended ...
Samsung Posts Record Operating Profit on Chip PricesBusinessWeek
Samsung forecasts record operating profit in Q2; shares dip on Europe concernsInternational Business Times
Samsung Sees Record QuarterABC News
The Korea Herald -AFP -U.S. Daily
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BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Open Slightly Higher In Early Trading - Bernama

2010-07-06T20:00:00.013-07:00

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Open Slightly Higher In Early Trading
Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia open slightly higher in early trading Wednesday following modest gains on Wall Street ...
FBM KLCI Futures Traded Lower In Early SessionBernama
BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Easier At MiddayBernama
Bursa opens on a cautious noteMalaysia Star (blog)
Bernama -Bernama
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Son of India - Indian Express

2010-07-06T20:00:00.011-07:00

The Guardian
Son of India
Indian Express
In continuing to declare that he is a âSon of Indiaâ, the Dalai Lama draws the fury of the Chinese media. The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the ...
Dalai Lama Turns 75Voice of America
Celebrations and sadness as Dalai Lama turns 75AFP
In picturesBBC News
Rediff -Globe and Mail -Sify
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Kashmir: Indian Police Fire on Protesters, Killing 3 - New York Times

2010-07-06T20:00:00.009-07:00

Globe and Mail
Kashmir: Indian Police Fire on Protesters, Killing 3
New York Times
The deaths of at least 14 people, mostly protesters, in the last three weeks have set off the biggest anti-India demonstrations in two years across the ...
3 die as Indian forces fire on Kashmiri protestersThe Associated Press
3 more die in Kashmir violence after teen's body foundCNN
3 Die As Indian Forces Fire On Kashmiri ProtestersNPR
Voice of America -Reuters Canada&nbs p;-TODAYonline
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Japanese Stocks Fall on U.S. Service Data; Canon, Honda Decline - San Francisco Chronicle

2010-07-06T20:00:00.007-07:00

Reuters India
Japanese Stocks Fall on U.S. Service Data; Canon, Honda Decline
San Francisco Chronicle
July 7 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks fell after US service industries expanded more slowly than expected, raising concerns a recovery in the world's ...
Japan Stock Futures Fall on U.S. Service Data; Australia's Gain on MetalsBloomberg
China Pours Into Japan Bonds This Year; Not Ditching EuroWall Street Journal
Japan MOF: Not Sure If China Buying Will Help Keep JGB Demand StableWall Street Journal
Reuters -BusinessWeek
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US urges China to free geologist 'immediately' - AFP

2010-07-06T20:00:00.005-07:00

Telegraph.co.uk
US urges China to free geologist 'immediately'
AFP
WASHINGTON â" The United States is stepping up pressure on China to free a US geologist given an eight-year sentence on state secrets charges, ...
China sentences US geologist to 8 yearsSan Francisco Chronicle
US calls on China to release jailed geologistReuters Canada
China rejects criticism of US geologist's sentenceThe Associated Press
CNN -BusinessWeek -Nature.com (blog)
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Korean Won Rises as IMF Boosts Forecast, Samsung Profit Soars - BusinessWeek

2010-07-06T20:00:00.003-07:00

AFP
Korean Won Rises as IMF Boosts Forecast, Samsung Profit Soars
BusinessWeek
July 7 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea's won strengthened for a third day, its longest winning streak in three months, after the International ...
IMF raises South Korea growth forecastAFP
IMF Raises S. Korea's 2010 Growth OutlookRTT News
S. Korea, India nuclear energy talks under wayistockAnalyst.com (press release)
Financial Times (blog) -Forexyard -Arirang News
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Malaysia's Genting Sole Bidder Left For NY Slots Licence - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-06T20:00:00.001-07:00

New York Daily News (blog)
Malaysia's Genting Sole Bidder Left For NY Slots Licence
Wall Street Journal
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--A unit of Malaysian casino company Genting Malaysia Bhd. (4715.KU) is the sole bidder remaining for a license to ...
New York Rejects Two Aqueduct Bidders; Genting Malaysia RemainsBusinessWeek
NY Disqualifies Two of Three Casino BiddersBloodHorse

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Sharma to hold talks on FTA with Malaysia - The Hindu

2010-07-06T16:00:00.012-07:00

Orissadiary.com
Sharma to hold talks on FTA with Malaysia
The Hindu
Successful conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Malaysia by this year, initiation of negotiations with ASEAN for an agreement on ...
Pact will spur growth in Malaysia-India tradeBusiness Times - Malaysia
Fresh hope for Indian-Malaysian woman to have her Malaysian citizenship restoredSify
More Indian Investments Likely In Malaysia With CECABernama
Business Standard -RTT News -Times of India
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China: Don't Add to Iran Sanctions - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-06T16:00:00.011-07:00

Reuters UK
China: Don't Add to Iran Sanctions
Wall Street Journal
BEIJINGâ"China on Tuesday accused the US of overstepping United Nations sanctions against Iran by signing into law tougher unilateral trade ...
China objects to US unilatera l sanctions on IranAFP
FM: China against expanding sanctions on IranXinhua
China objects to US sanctions against IranThe Associated Press
Reuters Africa -TODAYonline
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Malaysia to Consider Rate Rise as Asia Splits on Economic Risks - BusinessWeek

2010-07-06T16:00:00.010-07:00

Malaysia to Consider Rate Rise as Asia Splits on Economic Risks
BusinessWeek
July 7 (Bloomberg) -- Malaysia will consider tomorrow whether to raise interest rates for a third time this year as policy ...
Malaysian rates: to raise or not to raise, that is the questionFinancial Times (blog)
Asia Currencies Erase Losses as Australia Sees Sustained GrowthBusinessWeek

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Sony Japan Reveals New PS3 Models, Move Launch Titles - PC World

2010-07-06T16:00:00.009-07:00

TopNews Singapore (press release)
Sony Japan Reveals New PS3 Models, Move Launch Titles
PC World
We may be coming off a three-day weekend in the US but for Japan this week has been business as usual, and Sony's Playstation division has been busy. ...
New PS3 Due Out in Japan This MonthDigitaltrends.com
Sony PS3 gets surround sound bar in Japan firstInquirer (blog)
White PS3 with new HDD capacities surfaces in JapanSlippery Brick
Gaming Today -Punch Jump (blog) -Tech Jackal
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Toyota recalls 139000 luxury Lexus cars in the US; shares surge - International Business Times

2010-07-06T16:00:00.007-07:00

CBC.ca
Toyota recalls 139000 luxury Lexus cars in the US; shares surge
International Business Times
The company has received 220 complaints in Japan and 210 from overseas, the sources said. It was only then that Toyota realized that the problem related to ...
Toyota issues U.S. recall of 139000 Lexus vehiclesReuters
Toyota Received Complaints About Lexus Defect in 2007BusinessWeek
Lexus recalls 138000 cars in U.S.Bizjournals.com
The Associated Press -Examiner.com -MyFox Philadelphia
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Summary Box: China's AgBank IPO nabs $19.2 billion - BusinessWeek

2010-07-06T16:00:00.005-07:00

Reuters
Summary Box: China's AgBank IPO nabs $19.2 billion
BusinessWeek
THE WINDFALL: Agricultural Bank of China's initial public offering has raised more than $19 billion in what could turn out to be the largest IPO ever. ...
China' s AgBank prices IPO: reportsMarketWatch
Chinese bank may be world's biggest IPOCNNMoney
AgBank H Shares Price Just Above Middle of RangeWall Street Journal
CBS News -NPR (blog)
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SK Telecom Looks to Break Out of 'Gloomy' Market - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-06T16:00:00.003-07:00

The Business Insider
SK Telecom Looks to Break Out of 'Gloomy' Market
Wall Street Journal
After unsuccessful ventures in the US and China, SK Telecom Co., South Korea's largest mobile carrier by revenue, has been working to revamp its business in ...
SK Telecom Wants In On Apple ActionWall Street Journal (blog)
SK Telecom CEO: In Talks With Apple To Offer iPadWall Street Journal

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Nixon Considered Nuclear Option Against North Korea - NPR

2010-07-06T16:00:00.001-07:00

Nixon Considered Nuclear Option Against North Korea
NPR
Since March, South Korea and the United States have pondered how to respond to North Korea after the torpedo sinking of a South Korean naval ship that left ...

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Dalai Lama Turns 75 - Voice of America

2010-07-06T12:00:00.013-07:00

Globe and Mail
Dalai Lama Turns 75
Voice of America
Photo: AP Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama watches a cultural performance organized to mark his 75th birthday in Dharmsala, India. ...
Celebrati ons and sadness as Dalai Lama turns 75AFP
In picturesBBC News
'I am a son of India'Rediff
Globe and Mail -Sify -The Guardian
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Malaysia to Consider Rate Rise as Asia Splits on Economic Risks - BusinessWeek

2010-07-06T12:00:00.012-07:00

UN studies options for N.Korea censure: report - AFP

2010-07-06T12:00:00.011-07:00

AFP
UN studies options for N.Korea censure: report
AFP
SEOUL â" South Korea and UN Security Council members are studying several proposals on how to censure North Korea, a report said on Tuesday. ...
SKor ea, US to hold war games after any UN actionThe Associated Press
N. Korea runs risk of economic crisis againKorea Times
NATO Wants To Increase Cooperation With South Korea, Non-MembersBernama
Channel News Asia -BusinessWeek -Sin Chew Jit Poh
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Pakistan's competing jihadists - The Hindu

2010-07-06T12:00:00.009-07:00

Globe and Mail
Pakistan's competing jihadists
The Hindu
But the ISI also confronts a second problem that has little to do with India. The Lashkar, the state's most durable political asset, is losing legitimacy ...
3 die as Indian forces fire on Kashmir protestersThe Associated Press
3 Die in Indian Kashmir ProtestsVoice of America
3 more die in Kashmir violence after teen's body foundCNN
Sify -NPR -Aljazeera.net
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China's AgBank Said to Raise $19.2 Billion - New York Times (blog)

2010-07-06T12:00:00.007-07:00

Globe and Mail
China's AgBank Said to Raise $19.2 Billion
New York Times (blog)
The Agricultural Bank of China has raised about $19.2 billion in its initial public offering as it became the last of that country's major banks to go ...
China's AgBank prices IPO: reportsMarketWatch
AgBank H Shares Price Just Above Middle of RangeWall Street Journal
Chinese bank may be world's biggest IPOCNNMoney
BusinessWeek -CBS News -NPR (blog)
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US Urges China to Free Jailed American Geologist, Deport Him - BusinessWeek

2010-07-06T12:00:00.005-07:00

Kansas City Star
US Urges China to Free Jailed American Geologist, Deport Him
BusinessWeek
July 6 (Bloomberg) -- China should free jailed US geologist Xue Feng on humanitarian grounds and deport him, State Department spokesman ...
China sentences US geologist to 8 yearsSan Francisco Chronicle
China says jailing of US geologist its own affairReuters Canada
China sentences American geologist to 8 years for stealing state secretsWashington Post
Voice of America -The Guardian -AFP
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Bieber To Tour North Korea? - MTV UK

2010-07-06T12:00:00.003-07:00

Telegraph.co.uk
Bieber To Tour North Korea?
MTV UK
However it seems unlikely that Bieber will actually play North Korea as it is hard to gain access to the country and few citizens will really have heard of ...
Int ernet pranksters vote up the DPRK on singer's 'My World Tour' contest pageMacleans.ca
Justin Bieber's 'North Korea tour'BBC News
Pranksters Interfere With Justin Bieber ContestNPR
Peace FM Online -NME.com -CBC.ca (blog)
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Pact will spur growth in Malaysia-India trade - Business Times - Malaysia

2010-07-06T12:00:00.001-07:00

Orissadiary.com
Pact will spur growth in Malaysia-India trade
Business Times - Malaysia
INDIA expects trade with Malaysia to jump 50 per cent to US$15 billion (RM48.3 billion) by 2015 with a free trade pact in place, ...
Fresh hope for Indian-Malaysian woman to have her Malaysian citizenship restoredSify
More Indian Investments Likely In Malaysia With CECABernama
Sharma to meet Malaysia, Singapore trade ministersBusiness Standard
RTT News -Times of India -Orissadiary.com
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SKorean pole vaulter Lim Eun-ji banned for doping - USA Today

2010-07-06T08:00:00.013-07:00

SKorean pole vaulter Lim Eun-ji banned for doping
USA Today
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) â" Lim Eun-ji, South Korea's record-holder in the women's pole vault, has been suspended for three months after testing positive for ...

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Protests against fuel price hikes shut down transportation and businesses in India - Dallas Morning News

2010-07-06T08:00:00.012-07:00

Financial Times
Protests against fuel price hikes shut down transportation and businesses in India
Dallas Morning News
NEW DELHI â" Protests against a recent increase in fuel prices shut down markets, schools, airports and businesses across India on Monday, and thousands of ...
Protests Over Fuel Costs Idle Much of IndiaNew York Times
India back on track after a day's strikeHindustan Times
Successful strike buoys India opposition, for nowToronto Sun
BBC News -Voice of America -Sin Chew Jit Poh
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Muralitharan to retire after first Test against India - NDTV.com

2010-07-06T08:00:00.011-07:00

Reuters India
Muralitharan to retire after first Test against India
NDTV.com
The first Test against India in Galle, beginning July 18, will be the last game for the 38-years-old Muralitharan, who has taken an amazing tally of 792 ...
Murali to retire after Galle Test vs IndiaCricketnext.com
Murali set for Test exitSkySports
Muralitharan to retire from testsReuters Africa
The Guardian (blog) -Economic Times
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Japan's Renesas to buy Nokia wireless modem operations - Business Standard

2010-07-06T08:00:00.009-07:00

The Hindu
Japan's Renesas to buy Nokia wireless modem operations
Business Standard
Japan's Renesas Electronics Corp said today it had reached an agreement to buy the wireless modem operations of mobile phone maker Nokia Corporation in a ...
Renesas Electronics: To Buy Nokia's Wireless Modem OperationsWall Street Journal
Nokia to Exit Wireless Modem BusinessNew York Times (blog)
Nokia to sell wireless modem biz for USD 200 mnHindustan Times
The Press Association -Reuters India -MarketWatch
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Japan's PM approval rating falls for second straight week - Channel News Asia

2010-07-06T08:00:00.007-07:00

Malaysia Star
Japan's PM approval rating falls for second straight week
Channel News Asia
TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan's public approval rating has fallen for the second straight week. He had assumed office with more than 60 percent ...
Japan PM in danger of missing election target: reportReuters
ANALYSIS - Japan voters' yen for change could hurt PM's partyReuters India
The Seasonally Adjusted ElectionWall Street Journal (blog)
Bloomberg -AFP -BusinessWeek
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Oil futures rise above $73 a barrel - MarketWatch

2010-07-06T08:00:00.005-07:00

Kansas City Star
Oil futures rise above $73 a barrel
MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Oil futures gained on Tuesday for the first time in six days, as the weakening US dollar and rising ...
Oil hove rs above $72 in light 4th of July tradingThe Associated Press
OIL FUTURES: Crude Up But Sentiment Weak On Economic ConcernsWall Street Journal

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China Criticizes US for Expanding Iran Sanctions - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-06T08:00:00.003-07:00

Reuters UK
China Criticizes US for Expanding Iran Sanctions
Wall Street Journal
BEIJINGâ"China on Tuesday accused the US of overstepping UN sanctions by signing into law tougher unilateral trade restrictions against Iran's ...
FM: China against ex panding sanctions on IranXinhua
China objects to US sanctions against IranThe Associated Press
China, US clash over Iran sanctionsCapital FM
Reuters Africa -TODAYonline
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N. Korea runs risk of economic crisis again - Korea Times

2010-07-06T08:00:00.001-07:00

AFP
N. Korea runs risk of economic crisis again
Korea Times
The North Korean economy is forecast to contract this year due largely to South Korea's decision to suspend inter-Korean trade in ...
N.Korea economy to shrink on trade cutoff: reportAFP
SKorea, US to hold war games after any UN actionThe Associated Press
NATO Wants To Increase Cooperation With South Korea, Non-MembersBernama
Channel News Asia -BusinessWeek -Sin Chew Jit Poh
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CSR Sells Its Asian Business But Not Malaysian Plant - Bernama

2010-07-06T04:00:00.006-07:00

ABN Newswire (press release)
CSR Sells Its Asian Business But Not Malaysian Plant
Bernama
The deal excludes CSR's autoclaved aerated concrete plant in Malaysia. The sale was in line with CSR's focus on building products markets in Australia and ...
CSR Sells Asian Unit to Rockwool for A$128 MillionBusinessWeek
CSR sells its Asian businessSydney Morning Herald
Rockwool to pay AUD128m for stone wool insulation business in AsiaTrading Markets (press release)
RTT News -Alibaba News Channel -ABN Newswire (press release)
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China objects to US sanctions against Iran - The Associated Press

2010-07-06T04:00:00.005-07:00

Reuters India
China objects to US sanctions against Iran
The Associated Press
BEIJING â" China said Tuesday that the United States and other countries should not expand on the latest UN sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear ...
China deno unces new unilateral US sanctions on IranReuters Africa
China objects to US sanctions against Iran, saying UN sanctions don't need ...TODAYonline

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China braces for AgBank IPO price as books close - Reuters

2010-07-06T04:00:00.003-07:00

Moneycontrol.com
China braces for AgBank IPO price as books close
Reuters
A potential investor collects application forms and a Agricultural Bank of China prospectus during its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong June 30, ...
Chinese IPO May Be Largest EverWall Street Journal
HK Dollar Tad Lower Late On Demand For US Unit From European BanksWall Street Journal
AgBank's IPO pricing to reflect strong demandMarketWatch
Bloomberg -BusinessWeek -Financial Times (blog)
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Malaysian Outsourcing Business Looks To Australia For Growth - Bernama

2010-07-06T04:00:00.001-07:00

Malaysian Outsourcing Business Looks To Australia For Growth
Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Outsourcing Malaysia (OM) is leading a business delegation to Australia to promote partnerships between Malaysian and ...
IBM builds animation cloud for Malaysia's MDeCComputer Business Review
IBM (NYSE:IBM) Buil ds Giant Computing CloudStock Briefings (blog)

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BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Easier At Midday - Bernama

2010-07-06T00:00:00.003-07:00

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Easier At Midday
Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session easier following losses in selected heavyweights especially ...
BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Close LowerBernama
FBM KLCI Futures Mostly Higher At MiddayBernama
BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Lower At Mid-dayBernama
Bernama -Malaysia Star
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Tesco, Big C, Dairy Farm, Japanese Supermarkets Keen On Carrefour SE Asia ... - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-06T00:00:00.002-07:00

Malaysia Star
Tesco, Big C, Dairy Farm, Japanese Supermarkets Keen On Carrefour SE Asia ...
Wall Street Journal
FR) in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, two people with direct knowledge of the deal said Tuesday. "It's the big boys that are interested. ...
Carrefour Said to Seek Buyers for Three Southeast Asia UnitsBusinessWeek
Carrefour starts $1 bln sale of Asia units-sourcesReuters
Carrefour exiting S'pore: ReportTODAYonline
just-food.com (subscription) -Financial Times
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China Stocks Lead Asian Markets Higher; AgBank Pricing Nears - BusinessWeek

2010-07-06T00:00:00.001-07:00

Moneycontrol.com
China Stocks Lead Asian Markets Higher; AgBank Pricing Nears
BusinessWeek
July 6 (Bloomberg) -- China's stocks rose, with the Shanghai Composite Index leading Asian equity markets higher, as investors speculated recent losses were ...
INTERVIEW: Piper Jaffray In Talks On China JV To Underwrite IPOsWall Street Journal
Wall Street Lawyers Take Hong Kong Bar for China FeesBusinessWeek
China A Shares to Beat H Shares in Quarter, UBS SaysBusinessWeek
BusinessWeek -BusinessWeek -MarketWatch
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Asian Stocks, US Futures Fall on Growth Concerns; Yen Rises - BusinessWeek

2010-07-05T20:00:00.015-07:00

International Business Times AU
Asian Stocks, US Futures Fall on Growth Concerns; Yen Rises
BusinessWeek
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 0.9 percent, the biggest decrease among benchmark gauges in the Asia-Pacific region. South Korea's Kospi index lost ...
Asian Stocks Fall to Lowest in a Month on Europe Growth ConcernBusinessWeek
Asian stocks drop alongside investors' falling sentimentsChannel News Asia
Most Asian Stocks Advance on Australia Takeovers, Weaker YenBusinessWeek
BusinessWee k
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Troubled Toyota starts world recall for engine fix - The Associated Press

2010-07-05T20:00:00.013-07:00

CBC.ca
Troubled Toyota starts world recall for engine fix
The Associated Press
TOKYO â" Toyota started a global recall over engine defects in its Lexus and Crown models, moving Monday to repair nearly 92000 vehicles in Japan over the ...
Toyota starts Lexus recall in JapanThe Guardian
Toyota Recalls Crown, Lexus Models in Japan on Stalling RiskBusinessWeek
China Regulator: Toyota To Recall 5791 Imported Lexus VehiclesWall Street Journal
Times LIVE -CANOE -TIME
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Free trade deal with South Korea close - Key - Stuff.co.nz

2010-07-05T20:00:00.011-07:00

The Age
Free trade deal with South Korea close - Key
Stuff.co.nz
But, straying away from his speech notes, Mr Key went on to tell the Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable this morning that a deal was "within touching ...
Korea, New Zealand Seek Progress in FTA TalksThe Chosun Ilbo
Key works on FTA with South KoreaTVNZ
Korea, New Zealand to advance FTA talksKorea Times
BusinessWeek -JoongAng Daily -New Zealand Herald
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Korea's FDI Restrictiveness Ranks 6th in OECD - The Chosun Ilbo

2010-07-05T20:00:00.009-07:00

Korea's FDI Restrictiveness Ranks 6th in OECD
The Chosun Ilbo
Korea is one of the most restrictive countries among OECD member nations when it comes to regulations on foreign direct investment. ...
Korea 6th most restrictive to investment in OECDJoongAng Daily
Korea among toughest markets in FDI: OECDKorea Times
Prices still low relative to peersJoongAng Daily

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Web blocks remain one year on for China's Uighurs - AFP

2010-07-05T20:00:00.007-07:00

The Guardian
Web blocks remain one year on for China's Uighurs
AFP
URUMQI, China â" For Ruzmammat, the Internet is a crucial way of keeping in touch with his Uighur friends in China's Xinjiang region -- a lifeline that was ...
Uighurs Mark Anniversary of Deadly Ethnic Protests in ChinaVoice of America
Security tight on anniversary of China clashesABC Online
Xinhua Insight: Language lessons help deepen ethnic ties in China's XinjiangXinhua
TIME -The Guardian -BBC News
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Chinese IPO May Be Largest in History - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-05T20:00:00.005-07:00

Financial Times
Chinese IPO May Be Largest in History
Wall Street Journal
Agricultural Bank of China's massive initial public offering, to be priced as early as Tuesday, is testing global ...
Agricultural Bank Will Set Final Initial Offering Price: China Week AheadBloomberg
Bank of China, Chinese Estates: Hong Kong Equity PreviewBusinessWeek
UOB taking up US$100m of AgBank's IPOBusiness Times (subscription)
TODAYonline -Reuters -Economic Times
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Carrefour Mulls Selling Asian Assets - Wall Street Journal

2010-07-05T20:00:00.003-07:00

Carrefour Mulls Selling Asian Assets
Wall Street Journal
Analysts have cited Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore as likely candidates. "The sale of assets in these countries would make sense as the company has other ...
Carrefour Said to Seek Buyers for Three Southeast Asia UnitsBusinessWeek
Carrefour star ts $1 bln sale of Asia units-sourcesReuters
MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/THAILAND: Carrefour may sell country operationsjust-food.com (subscription)
TODAYonline -Financial Times
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Nomura Sells Sukuk to Support Shariah Ambition: Islamic Finance - BusinessWeek

2010-07-05T20:00:00.001-07:00

The Express Tribune
Nomura Sells Sukuk to Support Shariah Ambition: Islamic Finance
BusinessWeek
July 6 (Bloomberg) -- Nomura Holdings Inc. plans the first sale of dollar-denominated Islamic bonds in Malaysia by a ...
IMP gearing up to meet challenges in Islamic financeArab News
Shariah Loans Reach Five-Year Low on Property: Islamic FinanceBusinessWeek
BNM Shariah parameter on MusharakahArab News
Arab News
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Japan, China, India, Malaysia, Philippines: Asian Bond, Currency Preview - Bloomberg

2010-07-05T16:00:00.001-07:00

Japan, China, India, Malaysia, Philippines: Asian Bond, Currency Preview
Bloomberg
Malaysia: The central bank plans to sell 1.5 billion ringgit ($468 million) of 91-day fixed-income securities and 1 billion ringgit of 61-day Islamic debt ...

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Internet prank aims to send Justin Bieber to North Korea - CBC.ca (blog)

2010-07-05T12:00:00.009-07:00

hellomagazine.com
Internet prank aims to send Justin Bieber to North Korea
CBC.ca (blog)
Thanks to a nomination from 4chan, communist country North Korea has jumped almost half a million votes in the past two days, making it a serious, ...
Justin Bieber's 'North Korea tour'BBC News
Justin Bieber's hacked internet vote urges to tour North KoreaNME.com
Justin Bieber to perform in North KoreaPeace FM Online
Register -Telegraph.co.uk
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Troubled Toyota recalls about 92000 cars in Japan - The Associated Press

2010-07-05T12:00:00.007-07:00

Telegraph.co.uk
Troubled Toyota recalls about 92000 cars in Japan
The Associated Press
TOKYO â" Toyota on Monday began recalling more than 90000 luxury Lexus and Crown vehicles in Japan as part of a global recall over defective engines â" the ...
Toyota Recalls Crown, Lexus Models in Japan on Stalling RiskBusinessWeek
Toyota starts Lexus recall in JapanThe Guardian
China Regulator: Toyota To Recall 5791 Imported Lexus VehiclesWall Street Journal
CANOE -TIME -Xinhua
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Key works on FTA with South Korea - TVNZ

2010-07-05T12:00:00.005-07:00

New Zealand Herald
Key works on FTA with South Korea
TVNZ
As Prime Minister John Key works to progress a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea that will include agriculture, he says multi-lateral are still ...
Korea, New Zealand to advan ce FTA talksKorea Times
SKorean, New Zealand leaders reaffirm need for FTABusinessWeek
Koreans and Kiwis talk tradeJoongAng Daily
New Zealand Herald -TVNZ -Sydney Morning Herald
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