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 China's Hu calls for stable ties with US
| BEIJING - Trying to smooth over recently rocky relations before a visit to Washington, Chinese President Hu Jintao told American officials on Wednesday that he wants to see healthy and stable ties b... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan, Pool) The State
Business China Photos US Wikipedia: Sino-American relations |
 Global Stocks Fall; Nikkei Dives 2.2%
The mood among investors was downbeat a day after the Wall Street Journal reported European Union stress tests of 91 banks in July understated some lenders' holdings of potentially risky debt. | "That... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) The Street
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 Zhang Ziyi to star as Mulan in English production
| HONG KONG (AP): The folk story of an ancient Chinese woman who replaces her father in battle will get its second live-action adaptation in recent years - this time in E... (photo: AP / ) The Star
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 Sri Lanka set for constitution vote
| Sri Lanka's parliament is set to vote for constitutional changes enabling Mahinda Rajapaksa, the country's president, to seek a third term in office... (photo: AP / President's Office, HO) Al Jazeera
Democracy Elections Photos Sri Lanka Wikipedia: Mahinda Rajapaksa |
 Sensex dips over 104 pts
| Mumbai, September 08: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex declined by over 104 points in the early morning trade On Wednesday after rising to a record high in th... (photo: AP / Rajesh Nirgude) The Siasat Daily
Business India Mumbai Photos Wikipedia :Bombay Stock Exchange |
 Zhang Yimou romance to open Pusan Film Festival
By MIN LEE | Associated Press Writer | HONG KONG (AP) - Zhang Yimou's new romance will kick off the 15th edition of Asia's leading film festival, and Oliver Stone and Jul... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan) Wtop
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 Electronic products sales grow 17% in Asia
BY JOHN POQUIZ--> | Spending on technological products such as TVs, audio systems, and DVD players/recorders grew by over 17 percent to hit $8.94 million in the last 12 m... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Malaya
Asia Electronics Photos Sales Wikipedia: Electronics |
 Green's move to Westminster triggers HSBC management reshuffle
| The HSBC chairman, Stephen Green, is to give the banking industry a powerful voice at the heart of the Government by accepting an offer from David Cameron to become his... (photo: GFDL / Amitauti) The Independent
Banking Hsbc Photos Trade Wikipedia: Stephen Green (banker) |
 HSBC Chairman to Take British Government Post
| LONDON — Stephen K. Green is leaving his post as chairman of HSBC to join the British government as minister for trade and investment, the bank said Tuesday. | Mr... (photo: AP / Sang Tan, Pool) The New York Times
Banking Finance Photos UK Wikipedia: HSBC |
 Danish Shipping Giant to Switch to Cleaner Fuel When in Hong Kong
| HONG KONG — Aiming to reduce noxious fumes in one of the most densely populated parts of Asia, the Danish shipping giant Maersk Line said Tuesday that its ships w... (photo: AP / Michael Dwyer) The New York Times
Hong Kong Photos Pollution Shipping Wikipedia: A. P. Moller-Maersk Group |
 Questions About Banks Push European Indexes Lower
| Equity markets declined Tuesday, particularly in Europe, where concerns about the health of banks resurfaced and European finance ministers met to consider a new levy o... (photo: AP / Lefteris Pitarakis) The New York Times
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