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Lost in the haze
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/01/2017
» Riding on a train that stops at stations where alumni wait to greet you is a pleasant initiation rite that provides a sense of welcome and acceptance for young university students, some of whom have never been away from the comfort of home and parents before.
How long can Opec talk up oil prices?
Business, Published on 14/10/2016
» Not a day passes lately without Opec making oil and gas headlines. Seemingly in lockstep with Opec, the market is once again pacified on the promise that changes to the global oil supply glut are coming.
Sset steady above 1,500 in mixed week for equities
Business, Published on 25/07/2016
» Recap: US stocks closed out their fourth straight week of gains but European markets were mostly flat, amid concerns ranging from Brexit to the future of Turkey following a failed coup attempt. Japan slid back amid indications that central bank stimulus might not be as aggressive as traders had hoped for.
Russia, despite drawdown, shipping more supplies
News, Published on 01/04/2016
» When Vladimir Putin announced the withdrawal of most of Russia's military contingent from Syria there was an expectation that the Yauza, a Russian naval icebreaker and one of the mission's main supply vessels, would return home to its Arctic Ocean port.
Rock loses hero as iconic singer David Bowie dies at 69
Published on 11/01/2016
» NEW YORK — David Bowie, the innovative and iconic singer whose illustrious career lasted five decades with hits like Fame, Heroes and Let's Dance, died Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was 69.
Myanmar's ruling party leader ousted in power play
Published on 13/08/2015
» YANGON - The leader of Myanmar's ruling party has been removed from his post, an official said on Thursday, after a shock police swoop on party headquarters that laid bare a power struggle among key political players ahead of elections.
Rohingya issue puts Myanmar stability at risk
Published on 25/04/2015
» UNITED NATIONS — Stability in Myanmar's most sensitive region can't be achieved unless it addresses the issue of citizenship for minority Rohingya Muslims, the United Nations secretary-general warned its authorities Friday.
20 die in Myanmar army-rebel clashes
Published on 05/02/2015
» YANGON — Heavy fighting between Myanmar soldiers and ethnic insurgents this week has killed at least 20 people near the northeastern border with China, the government and an organisation representing the rebel groups said on Thursday.
Taking stock in Manila
Asia focus, Published on 12/01/2015
» The spacious room where I was scheduled to meet my distinguished visitor from the Philippines was packed with conference delegates gathered for light refreshments during a coffee break. Among that busy crowd, a calm, earnest man in a pinstriped charcoal suit smiled brightly when we were introduced.
Gold will rise again
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/05/2013
» Gold price drop temporary, not on five-year downward trend, NESDB head says. Gold used worldwide for bank reserves & speculation. Cannot fall for long.