<![CDATA[IBTimes.com : Asia Pacific]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/rss/articles/region/3.rss All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com <![CDATA[IBTimes.com : Asia Pacific]]> 120 30 http://www.ibtimes.com/rss/articles/region/3.rss http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif <![CDATA[Valentine's Day: Demand for Rose Soars in U.S., 90 Percent Imported (PHOTOS)]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298067/20120214/valentine-s-day-flower-rose-red-demand.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298067/20120214/valentine-s-day-flower-rose-red-demand.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:33:42 EST <![CDATA[Wellington Basin Reserve Grandstand Marked Earthquake Prone]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298066/20120214/basin-reserve-cricket-earthquake-wellington.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298066/20120214/basin-reserve-cricket-earthquake-wellington.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:20:31 EST <![CDATA[Romantics Get Over Red Roses, Say 'I Love You' with Cheaper Flowers]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298054/20120213/valentine-red-rose-flowers-cheap-wellington.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298054/20120213/valentine-red-rose-flowers-cheap-wellington.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:55:44 EST <![CDATA[Lower Nickel Prices Affect Western Areas; Gillard Vows Support for Aluminium Sector]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298044/20120213/lower-nickel-prices-affect-western-areas-gillard.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298044/20120213/lower-nickel-prices-affect-western-areas-gillard.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:29:40 EST <![CDATA[$3,000 Beer Bottle Bed Sold Online]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298041/20120213/auction-bed-beer-bottle-trade.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298041/20120213/auction-bed-beer-bottle-trade.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:13:08 EST <![CDATA[Two, New Same-Sex Marriage Bills Introduced in Parliament]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298039/20120213/two-new-same-sex-marriage-introduced-parliament.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298039/20120213/two-new-same-sex-marriage-introduced-parliament.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:12:21 EST <![CDATA[South Korea’s KOGAS Needs Total 36 mln tonnes LNG in 2012]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298029/20120213/south-korea-qatar-lng-natural-gas-kogas.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298029/20120213/south-korea-qatar-lng-natural-gas-kogas.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:45:05 EST <![CDATA[Brisbane Aims to Double City Economy Within 20 Years]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298027/20120213/brisbane-aims-double-city-economy-within-20.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298027/20120213/brisbane-aims-double-city-economy-within-20.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:41:39 EST <![CDATA[Innes Willox Appointed as Australian Industry Group Chief Executive]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298025/20120213/australian-industry-heather-ridout-innes-wilcox-ai.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298025/20120213/australian-industry-heather-ridout-innes-wilcox-ai.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:36:36 EST <![CDATA[Gillard Denies Having Prepared Speech During Rudd’s Ouster in 2010]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298021/20120213/pm-gillard-denies-existence-prepared-speech-during.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298021/20120213/pm-gillard-denies-existence-prepared-speech-during.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:06:02 EST <![CDATA[Carmaker that Laid Off Workers Grants 22% Pay Hike]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298020/20120213/carmaker-laid-workers-grants-22-pay-hike.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298020/20120213/carmaker-laid-workers-grants-22-pay-hike.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:03:58 EST <![CDATA[RBA: Banks Lift Mortgage Rates Due to Higher Funding Costs]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298017/20120213/rba-banks-lift-mortgage-rates-due-higher.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298017/20120213/rba-banks-lift-mortgage-rates-due-higher.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:41:36 EST <![CDATA[What to do When Cupid Strikes]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298011/20120213/what-when-cupid-strikes-au-ibtimes-com.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/298011/20120213/what-when-cupid-strikes-au-ibtimes-com.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:32:02 EST <![CDATA[NAB, Commonwealth Also Raise Interest Rates]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297991/20120213/nab-commonwealth-raise-interest-rates.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297991/20120213/nab-commonwealth-raise-interest-rates.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:55:47 EST <![CDATA[Australian Dollar Outlook - 02/14/2012]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297958/20120213/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297958/20120213/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:56:18 EST <![CDATA[Australian Stock Market Leads - 02/14/2012]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297946/20120213/ramfebruary-14-2012-ramsay-health-paladin-australia.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297946/20120213/ramfebruary-14-2012-ramsay-health-paladin-australia.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:20:00 EST <![CDATA[10 Most Romantic Gifts to Make Your Loved One Feel Special on Valentine's Day (PHOTOS)]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297937/20120213/10-romantic-gifts-valentines-day-special-somebody.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297937/20120213/10-romantic-gifts-valentines-day-special-somebody.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:58:13 EST <![CDATA[Global Markets Overview 02/14/2012]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297927/20120213/dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297927/20120213/dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:41:05 EST <![CDATA[Couples Face Off in Valentine's Day Ordeal]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297926/20120213/10-romantic-gifts-valentines-day-cupid-stricken.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297926/20120213/10-romantic-gifts-valentines-day-cupid-stricken.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:39:55 EST <![CDATA[Osama bin Laden Urged His Children to Seek Western Education, Forsake Jihad: Report]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297889/20120213/osama-bin-laden-zakaria-al-sadah-pakistan.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297889/20120213/osama-bin-laden-zakaria-al-sadah-pakistan.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:43 EST <![CDATA[UN Rights Chief Blasts Syrian Crackdown, as Russia, China Dawdle]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297834/20120213/un-syria-assad-arab-league-china-russia.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297834/20120213/un-syria-assad-arab-league-china-russia.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:04:34 EST <![CDATA[Electric Vehicles Pollute More than Gas-Powered, Study Says]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297830/20120213/electric-vehicle-pollution-gas-car-more.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297830/20120213/electric-vehicle-pollution-gas-car-more.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:49:28 EST <![CDATA[Israel Blames Iran and Hezbollah for Bomb Attack in India (Photos)]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297751/20120213/israel-blames-iran-hezbollah-attack-india.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297751/20120213/israel-blames-iran-hezbollah-attack-india.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:15:41 EST <![CDATA[Top Taliban Figure Died in Pakistani Prison Two Year Ago: Report]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297733/20120213/taliban-pakistan-afghan-mullah-obaidullah.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297733/20120213/taliban-pakistan-afghan-mullah-obaidullah.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:49:21 EST <![CDATA[Israeli Embassy Staff in New Delhi, Tbilisi 'Targeted' in Bomb Blasts]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297653/20120213/israel-bomb-embassy-staff-new-delhi-tbilisi.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297653/20120213/israel-bomb-embassy-staff-new-delhi-tbilisi.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:56:49 EST <![CDATA[Khurshid Free to Express His Views: Priyanka Gandhi]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297651/20120213/up-elections-assembly-alections-2012-priyanka-gandhi.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297651/20120213/up-elections-assembly-alections-2012-priyanka-gandhi.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:51:56 EST <![CDATA[New Political Player: Pakistan Supreme Court Takes Centre Stage]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297648/20120213/pakistan-political-issues-supreme-court-yusuf-raza.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297648/20120213/pakistan-political-issues-supreme-court-yusuf-raza.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:47:48 EST <![CDATA[Indian Youth Allegedly Uses Foul Language Against Pakistani Minister Hina Rabbani]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297642/20120213/hina-rabbani-khar-pakistan-foreign-minister-karnataka.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297642/20120213/hina-rabbani-khar-pakistan-foreign-minister-karnataka.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:37:46 EST <![CDATA[Qatar: Persian Gulf Paradise a Nightmare for Migrant Workers]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297616/20120213/qatar-migrant-workers-wealth-abuse-labor-rights.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297616/20120213/qatar-migrant-workers-wealth-abuse-labor-rights.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:04:53 EST <![CDATA[UP Elections: Campaigning for Third Phase Polls Ends]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297611/20120213/3rd-pahse-up-election-campaigning-uttar-pradesh.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297611/20120213/3rd-pahse-up-election-campaigning-uttar-pradesh.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:52:02 EST <![CDATA[Israeli Embassy Targeted in India, Georgia; Four Persons Injured, Including One Israeli Diplomat]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297607/20120213/new-delhi-explosion-israel-bomb-diplomat-attack.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297607/20120213/new-delhi-explosion-israel-bomb-diplomat-attack.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:44:15 EST <![CDATA[Another Nun Kills Herself: Self-Immolations Rise as Tibetan New Year Approaches]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297594/20120213/another-nun-kills-herself-self-immolations-rise.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297594/20120213/another-nun-kills-herself-self-immolations-rise.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:10:31 EST <![CDATA[BSE Sensex Closes 24.15 Points Up on Hopes of Greek Austerity Deal]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297578/20120213/bse-sensex-higher-greek-austerity-deal-choppy.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297578/20120213/bse-sensex-higher-greek-austerity-deal-choppy.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:27:35 EST <![CDATA[Attack on Homs Resumes After Arab Countries Back Syria Opposition]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297571/20120213/syrian-forces-bombardment-homs-city-arab-countries.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297571/20120213/syrian-forces-bombardment-homs-city-arab-countries.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:17:13 EST <![CDATA[Venezuela Presidential Election: Is Rise of Henrique Capriles a Warning Sign for Hugo Chávez?]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297561/20120213/henrique-caprile-chances-defeating-hugo-chavez-venezuela.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297561/20120213/henrique-caprile-chances-defeating-hugo-chavez-venezuela.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:48:14 EST <![CDATA[Oil Prices Soar to Nearly $100 as Greece Passes Austerity Measures]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297557/20120213/oil-prices-greece-austerity-measures-euro-zone.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297557/20120213/oil-prices-greece-austerity-measures-euro-zone.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:40:27 EST <![CDATA[UK Unemployment Likely to Worsen: Report]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297552/20120213/uk-unemployment-worsen-report.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297552/20120213/uk-unemployment-worsen-report.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:28:12 EST <![CDATA[SC Seeks Report on Former CJI]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297547/20120213/k-g-balakrishnan-disproportionate-assets-case-nhrc.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297547/20120213/k-g-balakrishnan-disproportionate-assets-case-nhrc.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:03:52 EST <![CDATA[Violence Grips Greece over Austerity Bill]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297532/20120213/greece-violence-austerity-bill-euro-bailout-chaotic.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297532/20120213/greece-violence-austerity-bill-euro-bailout-chaotic.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:27:11 EST <![CDATA[20 NRIs Who Made India Proud]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297519/20120213/indian-techies-google-cisco-motorola-hp-gigaom.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297519/20120213/indian-techies-google-cisco-motorola-hp-gigaom.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:41:18 EST <![CDATA[Journalist Deported to Saudi Over ‘Sacrilegious’ Tweets]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297517/20120213/journalist-deported-saudi-over-sacrilegious-tweets-malaysia.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297517/20120213/journalist-deported-saudi-over-sacrilegious-tweets-malaysia.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:38:17 EST <![CDATA[Goa Polls: BJP, MGP Promise Rs 1,000 to Every Woman]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297510/20120213/goa-election-assembly-elections-bjp-mgp-allies.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297510/20120213/goa-election-assembly-elections-bjp-mgp-allies.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:29:26 EST <![CDATA[Anonymous Takes Down Greek Police and Government Web Sites as Athens Erupts]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297509/20120213/anonymous-takes-down-greece-government-websites-austerity.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297509/20120213/anonymous-takes-down-greece-government-websites-austerity.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:29:11 EST <![CDATA[Gujarat Riots: Court to Hear Zakiya’s Petition on SIT Report]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297501/20120213/gulbarg-society-massacre-gujarat-riots-sit-report.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297501/20120213/gulbarg-society-massacre-gujarat-riots-sit-report.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:22:24 EST <![CDATA[China Enters the Brain-Drain Game Baiting Foreign Experts: Will it Challenge U.S. to Become the 'Land of Opportunities'?]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297499/20120213/china-enters-brain-drain-game-baiting-foreign.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297499/20120213/china-enters-brain-drain-game-baiting-foreign.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:21:48 EST <![CDATA[Wellington Raises Awareness on Endangered Sea Lions]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297464/20120213/endangered-species-wellington-sea-lion-conservation.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297464/20120213/endangered-species-wellington-sea-lion-conservation.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:01:26 EST <![CDATA[Commodities to Hit Wall If China Falls Into Recession]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297458/20120213/china-commodities-energy-metals-grains.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297458/20120213/china-commodities-energy-metals-grains.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:58:21 EST <![CDATA[Iran Blocks Facebook, Gmail Ahead of Islamic Revolution Anniversary]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297454/20120213/iran-blocks-facebook-gmail-ahead-islamic-revolution.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297454/20120213/iran-blocks-facebook-gmail-ahead-islamic-revolution.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:37:20 EST <![CDATA[A.K. Antony Visits Saudi Arabia to Boost Defence Corporation]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297451/20120213/ak-antony-saudi-arabia-visit-state-riyadh.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297451/20120213/ak-antony-saudi-arabia-visit-state-riyadh.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:31:20 EST <![CDATA[Japan’s LNG Imports Grew in January; Indonesia Interested in U.S. Natural Gas]]> http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297442/20120213/lng-natural-gas-japan-indonesia.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/297442/20120213/lng-natural-gas-japan-indonesia.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:52:17 EST