East Asia

China's imports, exports beat expectations

(BEIJING) China's imports climbed to a record and exports grew more than expected last month, indicating resilience in the world's second-biggest economy as the US and European recoveries falter.

Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Business Times Singapore)

Al-Qaeda's roots grow deeper in Pakistan

The United States and its allies claim to have killed or captured over 75% of senior al-Qaeda leaders, the latest being operational chief Younis al-Mauritania. Despite this, and the elimination of Osa

Friday, September 09, 2011 (Asia Times Online)

Hello Kitty to Become DJ in Shibuya 109 Shop

DJ Hello Kitty to play sometimes.    Sanrio is to open its new shop, named CLUB KT shibuya, at Shibuya 109, a popular fashion spot among young generation on Sep. 22 2011.

Friday, September 09, 2011 (J-Cast)

Nobel laureate Oe urges nation to end reliance on nuclear power

Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe has urged new Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda to halt plans to restart nuclear power plants and instead abandon nuclear energy. Oe cautioned Noda against prioritizing the ec

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 (The Japan Times)

10th Seoul International Financial Forum Kicks Off

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 (Chosun)

Devils lurk in the Reds' details

Manchester United's stellar earnings will give American owner Malcolm Glazer plenty to cheer and the Red Devils' Asian fans incentive to gobble up shares on sale in Singapore. A raft of new sponsorshi

Friday, September 02, 2011 (Asia Times Online)

10th Seoul International Financial Forum Kicks Off

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 (Chosun)

Leading a nation in crisis

Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers on Monday chose Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda as the party's new chief. On Tuesday, the Diet elected him as Japan's new prime minister, succeeding Prime Minister

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 (The Japan Times)

Israel wages war on Iranian scientists

Startling and detailed revelations by Majid Jamali Fashi, the confessed killer of a top Iranian scientist, confirm suspicions of at least a dozen Israeli-trained lone operatives active inside Tehran.

Friday, August 26, 2011 (Asia Times Online)

Squaring the U.S., China, Taiwan triangle

Nothing causes greater discord in relations between the United States and China than the status of Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China. However, the best way to maintain peace between W

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 (The Japan Times)

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