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Bush Touts Free Trade in Asia

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:45:17 EST

Bush used what is likely to be his final international address of his term to call on nations to knock down trade barriers.

U.S. Raid Targets Bomb-Plot Suspect in Pakistan

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:07:21 EST

A British militant suspected of playing a lead role in a plot to blow up trans-Atlantic flights in 2006 is believed to have been killed in northern Pakistan by a missile strike.

Gaffes Weaken Aso's Standing

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:29:19 EST

Two months ago, Taro Aso seemed to be the antidote to problems facing Japan's ruling party, until a string of policy flip-flops and gaffes put him on the defensive.

Dalai Lama Warns Exiles to Be Prudent

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:32:30 EST

The Dalai Lama is warning delegates to a special conference of possible failure in the next two decades if exile leaders aren't prudent in their plans.

Honda to Cut Production Further

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:52:32 EST

Honda announced further car production cutbacks for the current fiscal year and said it plans to shed its domestic temporary work force by 270 staff.

Blackstone Pares Size Of Asia-Focused Fund

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:23:26 EST

Blackstone Group has cut the size of its planned Asia-focused hedge fund to around $200 million from $500 million to $1 billion.

Bank of Japan Leaves Rates Steady

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:54:07 EST

The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged at 0.3%, but warned that Japan's economic situation will likely remain sluggish for the time being.

Saudi Arabia Cuts Rates, Reserve Limits

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:01:54 EST

Saudi Arabia's central bank cut its lending rate by one percentage point and slashed banks' reserve requirements to 7% to boost liquidity in the financial system.

India to Focus on Growth, Poverty

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:38:08 EST

With the global economy darkening and a general election months away, two of India's top leaders pledged government action to sustain growth and protect the poor.

China Worries About Rising Job Losses

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:16:12 EST

Chinese officials said unemployment has worsened and conditions will deteriorate until the second quarter of 2009.

Disney Affiliate Is Besieged By Pirates

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:54:59 EST

Disney faces a big challenge preventing pirated movies and TV shows from showing up on a video Web site in China, 56.com, in which it holds a stake.