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 Asia Brand Photos Sony Technology | Sony becomes Asia's top brand | Hong Kong - Japanese electronic giant Sony is Asia's favourite brand, according to a survey of Asian shoppers released on Sunday that was dominated by consumer technology firms. | Sony replaced Finn... (photo: WN / anand) News24 | |
Chinese protester freed after Olympics detention | BEIJING A Chinese woman detained for a month after protesting about being evicted from her home ahead of the Olympics has been freed, the woman and her son said Monday. | Zhang Wei said she was rele... (photo: AP /Robert F. Bukaty / ) The Charlotte Observer Beijing Chinese Olympics Photos Slideshow Woman |
Chinese Foreign Minister to meet Manmohan, Pranab today | NEW DELHI: Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, who arrived in Kolkata on a three-day visit to India on Sunday, will reach here this aft... (photo: UN/Marco Castro ) The Times of India Chinese Delhi Manmohan Photos Slideshow Today |
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Hong Kong Democrats Retain Veto Bloc in Legislative Elections Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates, Audrey Eu (r) and Tanya Chan of the Civic Party celebrate after the Legislative Council election, 08 Sep 2008 Hong Kong's pro-democrac... (photo: WN / Denise Yong) Chosunilbo Asia Hong Kong Photos Politics |
More than one way to get fit | Video games | And I thought the Wii was only good for pulling muscles I didn't know I had. Science is finally catching up with marketers' claims that people can lose we... (photo: Creative Commons) The Boston Globe Games Muscles Photos University Video |
Collapse of Doha Round negotiations | By Inaamul Haque | When Pascal Lamy, Director- General of the WTO, convened a mini ministerial in July this year there was a surge of optimism that a breakthrough in Do... (photo: AP / Saurabh Das) Dawn Doha Photos Politics Trade WTO |
World economies | Developing Asia | The Asian Development Bank has cut its 2009 growth forecast for the region’s developing economies to 7.6 per cent, citing tighter credit and soaring f... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo) Dawn Asia Bank Economy Inflation Photos |
Hong Kong Democrats Retain Veto Bloc in Legislative Elections | Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates, Audrey Eu (r) and Tanya Chan of the Civic Party celebrate after the Legislative Council election, 08 Sep 2008Hong Kong's pro-democra... (photo: Creaive Commons / HenryLi) Voa News Democrats Elections Hong Kong Leader Photos |
Key wins for Hong Kong opposition | The pro-democracy camp has won enough seats in Hong Kong elections to allow it to retain a power of veto over future major legislation, say reports. | The pro-democracy... (photo: AP / Kin Cheung) BBC News China Democracy Elections Hong Kong Photos |
Is the world facing another stagflation? | Last week, South Korea and Thailand reported lower inflation for July. Amongst other East Asian economies, inflation has also fallen or was little changed from the mont... (photo: WN / Denise Yong) The Star Asia Economy Money Photos Trade |
Hong Kong democrats on way for success Sep 8, 2008 10:49 AM | Hong Kong's opposition pro-democracy camp was on course for a surprise result in legislative elections on Monday, allowing them to retain influence... (photo: AP / Kin Cheun) TVNZ China Democracy Elections Hong Kong Photos |
Counting under way in Hong Kong | Residents of Hong Kong have been voting in an election expected to favour supporters of the Chinese government. | Turnout was low in the Chinese-administered but autono... (photo: AP / Kin Cheung) Al Jazeera China Democracy Elections Hong Kong Photos |
AirAsia risks expansion amid downturn | Kuala Lumpur: AirAsia, the region's biggest budget carrier, is making a risky bet. | As soaring fuel prices have forced other airlines to cut back, shed jobs and ground... (photo: WN) Gulf News Airlines Asia Fuel Photos Prices |
Li & Fung share sale to Temasek unit raises $3.9b Li & Fung (0494), a Hong Kong-based consumer goods exporter, said it will raise HK$3.9 billion to finance acquisitions by selling 168 million new shares at HK$23.09 each ... (photo: WN) Hong Kong Standard Business Consumer Hong Kong Kong Photos |
Democrats face key test as Hong Kong votes | HONG KONG: Hong Kong voters headed to the polls Sunday, with the city's pro-democracy parties scrambling to avoid heavy losses and several high-profile politicians faci... (photo: AP / Kin Cheung) The Manila Times Democracy Elections Hong Kong Photos Politics |