East Asia

Panasonic in Singapore energy test

Panasonic Corp. said Monday it will start field testing the use of solar power and lithium-ion batteries at a public residential building in Singapore to achieve efficient energy management. The know

Monday, August 01, 2011 (The Japan Times)

10th Seoul International Financial Forum Kicks Off

Monday, August 01, 2011 (Chosun)

India to press Pakistan on fugitives

After an embarrassing failure in its previous attempt, Delhi is to hand Islamabad a revised list of most wanted fugitives who allegedly committed terrorist activities on Indian soil and are now believ

Friday, July 29, 2011 (Asia Times Online)

Fate of Mr. Ozawa's secretaries

In the Tokyo District Court trial of three former secretaries of former Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa, the prosecution on July 20 demanded 3½ years of imprisonment for Mr. Takanor

Monday, July 25, 2011 (The Japan Times)

Cute, Scary Character of Madoka Magica Becomes Toy

Charlotte shows up in episode 3.    Japanese cartoon character merchandise maker Movic is to sell stuffed toys of popular animation, "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" in fall 20

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 (J-Cast)

CHAN AKYA : Murdoch, Moody's and Mandelbrot

The scandal enveloping Rupert Murdoch's News Corp echoes the evolution of the crisis in global markets, seen in the series of events that threatens to bring the United States' credit rating down. In c

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 (Asia Times Online)

Eco-point program may return

The government is considering reviving the Eco-point incentive program for environment-friendly home appliances this winter to encourage power-saving efforts, national policy minister Koichiro Genba s

Friday, July 15, 2011 (The Japan Times)

THE ROVING EYE : Pakistan 'punished' in Pipelineistan

Pakistan has no need to be too concerned over the United States suspending payment of US$800 million in military assistance. The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is going ahead, with or without India's part

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 (Asia Times Online)

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