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Defiant Myanmar protesters return to streets
AFP, Published on 24/05/2012
» Protesters returned to the streets of Myanmar's main city Rangoon for a second day on Wednesday, defying a police request to disperse as they explore the extent of freedoms under the reformist regime.
Taiwan president takes office amid protests
AFP, Published on 20/05/2012
» Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou was sworn in Sunday for his second and last four-year term, as the opposition rallied against utility hikes and beef imports from the United States.
Tens of thousands rally in Taiwan against president
AFP, Published on 19/05/2012
» Tens of thousands of Taiwanese rallied in Taipei on Saturday to voice their anger at President Ma Ying-jeou over a spate of controversial policies, on the eve of his inauguration for a second term.
China firms blast new US duties on solar cells
AFP, Published on 18/05/2012
» Chinese companies have slammed the United States as "short-sighted" and warned of a trade war after it imposed hefty duties on solar cells it said were being sold at artificially low prices.
Air India loses flights to 'illegal' pilot strike
AFP, Published on 08/05/2012
» At least 100 pilots from India's debt-laden national carrier Air India failed to turn up to work on Tuesday in a move the civil aviation minister described as an "illegal" strike.
Indonesia stages Asia's biggest Labour Day rally
AFP, Published on 01/05/2012
» Thousands of Indonesian workers held Asia's biggest May Day rally on Tuesday, demanding better pay and protection of job security, watched warily by a heavy police and army presence.
Microsoft allies with Barnes & Noble on ebooks
AFP, Published on 30/04/2012
» Microsoft teamed up Monday with US bookselling giant Barnes & Noble in a venture aimed at grabbing a bigger share of the rapidly growing market for electronic books.
German retail sales rise in March
AFP, Published on 30/04/2012
» Retail sales in Germany rose in March but not by enough to offset the declines seen in the preceding two months, official data showed on Monday.
Asia 'to maintain growth' despite global headwinds
AFP, Published on 11/04/2012
» Emerging Asian economies will experience flat growth this year before recovering in 2013, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a regional report released Wednesday.
Chinese inflation rate rises to 3.6 pct in March
AFP, Published on 09/04/2012
» China's inflation rate edged up in March, driven by rising food costs, according to official data, but analysts said there was still scope for Beijing to stimulate the slowing economy.