Asia
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Asian News: March 23, 2004
THAI PRESS:UOB Bids For Bk Of Asia Stake At THB5-THB6/Shr
Skin-whitener sales soar in Asia
An American Perspective on Asia
Sri Lanka opener for Malaysia in Junior Asia Cup tournament
US travel agency accused of offering sex tours to Asia
IOC is Asia-Pacific's top oil trading co
Asian News: March 22, 2004
Funds: Japan state pension fund will trim its investments
Japanese Services Expand 2.6% in January on Spending
Japan should prepare for bio-attack-US health chief
Inamoto looks set for return to Japan
US to deploy destroyer as missile defence ramps up
Japan hopes to speed up peace treaty talks with Russia
Nakasone urges Japan to help mend US-France relations
300,000 yen fine eyed for road toll evasion
Land prices in Japan fall for 13th year
Asian News: March 20, 2004
China 'ignores' Taiwan poll
China Condemns Failed Taiwan Referendum
China silent on Taiwan election
U.S.-China trade: Is the honeymoon over?
Iran signs $20-billion gas deal with China
World Bank expert: globalization boosts China's economic growth
Lawyers say China faces hard slog in WTO against US
China's 'putting people first' development model
Chinese baseball seeks future supporters among the young
China values others' experiences in financial reform
Asian News: March 17, 2004
Korea seeks new industries to power growth
Korea's Major Three Mobile Phone Makers Aim To Rise As Leaders In Europe
Korea’s KT plans mobile foray
UN Watchdog Wants Unfettered N. Korea Inspections
UN nuclear watchdog wants to return to North Korea
UN details North Korea's woes
Soccer: South Korea edge closer to Olympics with 1-0 win over
South Korea Beats Iran in Olympic Qualifier
Roh ouster a US engineered game, says North Korea
North Korea Threatens to Expand Nuclear Arsenal
Tata group to publicize its name in Korea
South Korea put on alert over possible terrorist attacks
Asian News: March 16, 2004
HP may launch Linux PCs in Asia
Europe asks Asia to help fight smuggling
Asia, OSCE begin conflict-prevention talks in Tokyo
HSBC interested in Bank of Asia
Singapore ranks most desirable place for expatriates in Asia: PERC study
Corruption dulls 'a shining India'
UBS Names Rory Tapner Chmn, CEO For Asia-Pacific Region
US Secretary of State visits South Asia
US secretary of state opens talks in India
Valuations, potential upside make Asia buy-Mobius
Server sales in Asia grow 6.7 percent in 2003: Gartner
Asia joins the Can-Spam Gang
Asian News: March 15, 2004
China's missiles and its carrier defense strategy
Tesco ready to wrestle in China
China Hopes For Lasting Peace, Stability In South Asia: Premier
Staggering challenges ahead for China: analysts
Warning to Taiwan: 'There's only one China'
France joins China in naval exercises as Taiwan prepares to go to the polls
Rare joint drill for China, France
FEATURE-China front line with Taiwan stands more at ease
Asian News: March 12, 2004
Crisis in South Korea as Roh is impeached
Analysis:S Korea in turmoil on impeachment
President's Impeachment Stirs Angry Protests in South Korea
EDITORIAL: North Korea sanctions
North Korea to face world action if weapon exports continue: US
South Korea Warns U.S. of 'Crisis'
S. Korea Interim President Urges Calm
S.Korea's Goh pledges no change in foreign policy
South Korea interim leader takes control
N.Korea Nuclear Program Older Than First Believed
South Korea to Bail Out 400,000 Individuals to Boost Economy
Asian News: March 11, 2004
Delhi to replace Beijing as top Japan aid recipient
Japan slashes aid to China, India gets top ODA spot
Japanese Stocks Fall on Terrorism Concern; Japan Air Drops
India now top recipient of Japanese loans
Japan Advises Citizens in Spain to Avoid Crowds After Bombing
Japan's Bonds Rise; Spain Bombing Spurs Demand for Fixed Income
Japan, Mexico set to reach final deal on FTA-media
Japan, China discuss tourist visa issuance
Asian News: March 8, 2004
Worldwide steel scrap shortage hits US, parts of Asia
G-G highlights Australia's role in South-East Asia
Asia funds continue strong show
Drypers M’sia to be hub in Southeast Asia
Asia targets domestic violence on Women's Day
Asia puts focus on domestic violence
'Carcass' flower unlikely to bloom
Is Bangladesh Asia's Most Unsafe Place for Journalists?
Asian News: March 3, 2004
Asia to lead in IPv6
As Southeast Asia heads to polls, democracies tested
Many investors still unaware of red-hot Tat Hong
Asia keeps New Europe on edge
Asia keeps New Europe on edge
Production of Other Stimulants Replaces Opium Cultivation in Asia
Film’s Greatest Danger Seen In Asia, Africa
Film’s Greatest Danger Seen In Asia, Africa
US dollar holds firm in Asia ahead of ECB meeting, jobs data
Asia's senior foreign officials discuss preparations for ASEM 5 ...
Asian News: March 2, 2004
India is Asia's 2nd most corrupt nation
Boeing sees jetliner demand firming; Asia in lead
Gkn Said Sales Rose 3% Despite Weakness in Most of Its Major Markets.
Asia ’ s Wealthy Keep Pvt Bankers On Toes
U.S. urges Asia to keep faith in democracy
Heroin and methamphetamine use soars in Asia
Nestle eyes Central Asia
Democracy in West Asia?
Calls between the US and Asia: The latency and the Awakening
U.S. seeks $1.9 billion for S. Asia
Asian News: March 1, 2004
HSBC to move jobs to Asia
Asia's avian flu battle likely to be long, costly
UN meeting says Asia-Pacific needs stronger alliances to meet Millennium Goals
Amfi To Host Ninth Asia Oceania Regional Meet
ASIA DEBT PIPELINE: Indonesia, NTPC, Hana Lead Busy Week
Aerospace firms see Asia-Pacific as key market
ASIA DEBT: Malaysia Bonds To Stay Weak On Hefty Supply
Air China eyes smaller carrier
Singapore working on free trade deal with China
China Telecom May Sell as Much as $1 Billion in Stock, Bonds
Increased drug abuse poses problem for China
China begins to cut back on its 3.5m fleet of 'perk' cars
Election year China-bashing set to hot up
China central bank warns of rising inflation
Debate focuses on missile sentiments
Chen: China has not reduced threat level despite overtures
China responds to U.S., censuring it or homelessness, `military aggression'
Russia warns of possible military intervention in North Korea
Japan, China team up on WMD control
Asian News: February 29, 2004
Asia needs investment to revive poultry business
Asia May Need at Least $500 Mln to Eradicate Bird Flu
Microsoft to cut tools prices for Asia
One Korea to Boost Asia's Economic Power
Central Asia: New Report Shoots Down Assumptions About Arms Proliferation
Indian tourists flock to S-E Asia
Pak slams Israel-India radar deal
Change vs. fear: dilemma
of the '04 voter
12 killed in central China bus accident
Asian News: February 26, 2004
Asia's Bear-sized Catfish Are Disappearing
HP signs $150m India bank contract
Hewitt India to be Asia-Pacific hub
Avian Flu Still Spreading, Experts Warn
Central Asia and Caucasus vow to take harder line on terrorism - UN
Intl Policymakers to Asia: Let Currencies Rise
Around Asia's Markets: Gamble on Optus pays off at SingTel
Factiva Adds Nikkei BP and Nikkei BP Asia to Global Content Collection
China rich-poor gap is world's worst
China urban-rural wage gap one of biggest
Ancient general's tomb unearthed in NW China
Sex-related health center established in NE China
China opposes US human rights report
China troops on high alert in Fujian province
Asian News: February 23, 2004
Axa Asia Pacific Second-Half Profit Rises 38% to A$271 Million
Axa Asia Pacific profit surges
Study: Software piracy rates remain high in Asia
Intel leans more on big buyers, Asia for revenue
More open skies likely in Asia-Pacific in 10 years
UN urges international community to help Asia fight bird flu
No peace in S-Asia without Kashmir solution: PML leader
A Euro first for South-east Asia
Nokia signs push-to-talk deals in Asia-Pacific
Japan's 30-Year Bond Sale May Draw More Demand on Index Change
Japan stocks weak at midday as techs fall
East Timor urges Japan to continue aid
Japan's surplus balloons five-fold
Bush stresses benefits of free Iraq, citing postwar Japan
Election exposes 'one China' absurdity
China to Certify Safety Of Soybeans From U.S.
In China, inflation fears resurface
China steps up management of mineral exploration, mining operation
Asian News: February 22, 2004
Civil aviation growth in Asia Pacific will be highest: SM Lee
Trade Ties Bind Northeast Asia Ever Closer
Powell says Possibility of Regional war in Europe, Asia Defused
Powell says Possibility of Regional war in Europe, Asia Defused
‘Fujian Flu’ Poses New Threats In South East Asia
‘Fujian Flu’ Poses New Threats In South East Asia
‘Re-deployment of U.S Military Forces in Asia
Rising beef sales to Asia predicted
Asia's Muslims Mark New Hijri Year With Prayers
U.S., Asia powers gear up for North Korea nuclear talks
Japan to sell its stake in JR West
Korea-Japan FTA Negotiations Faces Differences on Timing of Tariff Removal
Cow in Japan may have mad cow disease
S.Korea, US and Japan hold informal consultations over DPRK nuclear
China, Japan exchange views on nuclear talks
Iron Range revives to meet booming demand in China
China capable of detecting bird flu in human beings
Beware exploding beer bottles-China consumer group
China Blocked North’s Nuclear Materials Imports
Asian News: February 20, 2004
Guard unit returns from southwest Asia
Ford Quality Care’ shop in Greenhills is 1st in Asia
US Looks For Deeper Alliances As Focus Shifts To Asia
Asia's bird flu strikes house cats
Linda Seebach: A troubling demographic trend in Asia
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
Northeast Asia's New Security Regime
Asian Aerospace organisers hope to evolve it into world's top airshow
Pakistan and the EU By CHRIS PATTEN
More than half of Indonesian provinces hit by dengue outbreak
Yuanta to take over rival Asia Securities