Saturday 4th July, 2009
Fashion piracy causing concern in Hong Kong
Kyrgyzstan News.NetHong Kong fashion designer Jing Wong has encountered fashion piracy first-hand.
Illinois wants to work with 'exceptionally important' India
Kyrgyzstan News.NetThe governor of President Barack Obama's home state Illinois has expressed a desire to work together with India, saying the people of India are exceptionally important for America.
North Korea cements military ties with Myanmar
Kyrgyzstan News.NetA leaked report purportedly drafted by authorities in Myanmar’s military government describes a top-secret visit to North Korea late last year by Myanmar's top brass, during which the two sides pledged to significantly expand cooperation in military training and arms production, Radio Free Asia reports.
UNCTAD Chief calls for Asian monetary fund
Kyrgyzstan News.NetBeijing, (Xinhua) Asia should have its own monetary fund to better ensure financial stability of the region, a senior UN official has said.
Industries being reinvented in Pearl River Delta
Kyrgyzstan News.NetThe role of design in reinventing the world's factory was in the spotlight at a recent conference organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre.
Seoul to spend billions on thwarting North Korea threat
Kyrgyzstan News.NetSouth Korea Friday announced plans to spend billions on sophisticated technology to counter the perceived threat of a North Korean nuclear attack.
India, Japan to work for early FMCT, fast-track economic pact
Kyrgyzstan News.NetTokyo/india and Japan, the only country to have been attacked by atomic bombs, Friday decided to work together for an early conclusion of the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty and to fast-track negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
Japan extends its naval unit's Afghan support mission
Kyrgyzstan News.NetJapan's Cabinet Friday approved a bill to extend its troops' refuelling operations in the Indian Ocean to help the US-led forces in Afghanistan by another six months till next year, a media report said.
US pushes ahead with Afghan offensive
Kyrgyzstan News.NetThe US military said Friday that it was pushing further into a Taliban bastion in southern Afghanistan after it had reported its first casualties in the offensive, the first under the US government's new strategy in the Central Asian country.
Swine flu patient dies of electrocution in China
Kyrgyzstan News.NetHangzhou (China), (Xinhua) A patient suffering from influenza A (H1N1), better known as swine flu, died of electrocution when she was taking a shower in a hospital here, the police said Friday.
Dhaka nabs militant who set up terror unit in India
Kyrgyzstan News.NetAbdur Rahim alias Shahadat who played a key role in strengthening the banned Islamist militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh in bordering districts of India's West Bengal state has been arrested, the police said.
UN chief meets Myanmar junta chief
Kyrgyzstan News.NetUn Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met Myanmar's military leader Friday on an official visit that aimed at pressing for the release of all political prisoners, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
North Korea test-fires three missiles
Channel News AsiaNorth Korea Saturday test-fired three missiles on the eve of American Independence Day celebrations, South Korea's defence ministry said, further stoking tensions amid an international nuclear...
Sarah Palin quits as Alaska governor
Times of IndiaIn a surprise move, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said Friday she was stepping down and would not seek re-election, fueling swift speculation of a possible 2012 White House bid. Palin...
Asian markets mixed after grim U.S. jobs data
The China PostAsia's markets were mixed Friday as investor confidence took a blow from worse-than-expected jobs figures out of the United States that suggest a global recovery may not be as close as...
UK forces 'encounter few Taliban'
BBCBritish forces on a major operation in Afghanistan say they have encountered little resistance from the Taliban.Troops are moving into a large swathe of territory in Helmand province that had been a...
North Korea 'tests more missiles'
BBCNorth Korea has tested four short-range missiles, South Korean media say, amid speculation it may be planning to launch another long-range missile.The North test-fired other missiles earlier this...
'Robotic Obama' debuts at Disney
Times of IndiaA robotic version of US President Barack Obama debuted at an event on Friday at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The animated, speaking figure of Obama and some 1,000...
Myanmar denies UN chief's request to see Suu Kyi
Times of IndiaNaypyitaw, Myanmar: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon could leave Myanmar empty-handed after apparently failing to win any concessions from the country's top military ruler or gain permission to...
Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
Times of IndiaTegucigalpa, Honduras: Honduras rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to reinstate President Manuel Zelaya and setting the stage for a dramatic...
North Korea 'test-fires three more missiles'
Times of IndiaNorth Korea on Saturday test-fired three missiles on the eve of American Independence Day celebrations, South Korea's defence ministry said, further stoking tensions amid an international...
Saudi to cut price of heavy crudes to Asia for August
Kuwait TimesPublished Date: 2009 SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia will cut or keep steady the official selling prices (OSPs) of most of its crudes to Asia for August as refining margins come...
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