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Ssangyong hit unlikely to deter China carmakers

Cash-strapped South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor (003620.KS) proposed a capital writedown on Tuesday that would slash the stake of SAIC Motor (600104.SS), its Chinese majority shareholder.

Rivals jostle for JAL stake; Asia access prized

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Japan Airlines Corp is likely to opt for a tie-up with Delta Air Lines Inc or AMR Corp's American Airlines, among rivals seeking to invest in the loss-making carrier, if Japan and the United States can reach an open skies agreement.
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Many climate change costs seen avoidable

Climate change could cost some countries up to 19 percent of their gross domestic product by 2030, a panel including major insurance, banking and consulting companies as well as the European Commission said on Monday.
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South Korea and Taiwan shares hit 14-month highs

Asian stocks edged up on Tuesday, with markets in South Korea and Taiwan closing at 14-month highs, as investors put their faith in the global economic recovery and looked past a trade spat between the United States and China.
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Rivals seek stake in JAL; eyeing China, Asia routes

Air France-KLM is in talks to invest in Japan Airlines Corp , a source familiar with the matter said, as rival suitors seek a stake in the loss-making carrier to access its China and other Asian routes.
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China says data shows U.S. tire tariff not fair

China unveiled data on Tuesday that showed tire exports to the United States actually fell in the first half of 2009, rebutting Washington's accusations it had breached its WTO agreements by flooding the U.S. market.
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Oil steady below $69 on strong equities

Oil traded unchanged, slightly below $69 on Tuesday, capping losses as buoyant equities and the dollar's fall against the euro helped to offset concerns about an inventory build ahead of the U.S. autumn season.
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Asia stocks edge up on exporters, dollar drifts

Asian stocks drifted back near one-year highs on Tuesday as investors looked past a trade spat between the United States and China, with exporter shares in Japan getting a lift as the yen's surge relented.
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Shiatsu - What is Shiatsu

The term shiatsu means finger pressure and is the name of an ancient and widely practiced form of Oriental massage. It dates back thousands of years to the massage systems developed in ancient
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Pain Relief Therapies with Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a holistic and alternative pain relief therapy. Shiatsu can benefit a person suffering from a variety of diseases and disorders.
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Wall Street gains as merger activity boosts mood

Stocks rose on Monday as reports of more merger activity added to a string of recent deals, suggesting investors still see value in the market after its run-up of more than 50 percent since March.
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Wall Street gains as merger activity lifts mood

Stocks rose on Monday as reports of more merger activity, added to a string of recent deals, suggested investors still see value in the market after its run-up of more than 50 percent since March.
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Chinese Cooking Methods are Usually Healthy Ways

Feeling puckish and can't be bothered with the regular meal preparation that is time-consuming and asks for a whole lot of steps? Then you are in luck with putting together a healthy and fast meal with
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U.S. tire duties fuel trade tension with China

A U.S. decision to impose special duties on Chinese tires could trigger a host of trade complaints against Chinese products and a backlash from Beijing, creating tensions as Western nations seek China's support at a G20 meeting.
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The Chinese Tea Secrets

As connoisseur of teas, whether real or herbal, asample of the all natural, organic oolong tea was a refreshing change. A trip to the local coffee house gave me the opportunity to try this Asian delight.
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Ethnic Food Recipes - The Chinese Way

Ethnic Recipes are cultural or regional ways of cooking authentic cuisine. Cooking Chinese foods are considered healthy and a balanced way of having ancient Chinese culture.
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Dummies Guide To Traditional Chinese Massage

Traditional Chinese Massage was developed over 2500 years ago in China. Through this development was an understanding of how the human touch, combined with specific pressure points
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How Garlic Can Help Keep You Healthy

For thousands of years the Chinese people have known of the benefit of garlic to their health. So in China garlic apart from being used to flavor food is also traditionally used in teas and folk remedies.
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Auto sales boosting Indian rubber demand - industry

Indian rubber consumption in the year to April 2010 is seen at 881,000 tonnes, slightly higher than the previous estimate of 875,000 tonnes helped by higher demand for automobiles, the country's Rubber Board said.
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Dollar, demand worries drag US copper futures down

U.S. copper futures ended lower on Monday, after hitting their lowest levels in nearly two weeks, as a steadier tone in the dollar and worries about recent supply builds and moderating import levels in China combined to drag prices down for the fourth straight session.
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Stocks rise, helped by utilities

Stocks edged higher on Monday, helped by utilities after a news report that China's sovereign wealth fund is eyeing a stake in U.S. power company AES Corp .

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