Five years on, copyright theft remains a Chinese trademark
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Airbus to hike investment in India to one billion dollars
NEW DELHI, Dec 7, 2006 (AFP) - Europe's Airbus said Thursday it would hike investment in India to at least one billion dollars as it forecast the country would …
Political parties, parliaments most corrupt: graft poll
BRUSSELS, Dec 7, 2006 (AFP) - Political parties and parliaments are seen as the world's most corrupt institutions and governments are not doing enough to …
World economy on track for strong 2007
PARIS, Dec 6, 2006 (AFP) - Slowing activity in the US economy and a possible sudden cooling of overheated property markets are the main threats to the world …
World’s richest two percent own half global wealth: UN
HELSINKI, Dec 5, 2006 (AFP) - The world's richest two percent of adults own more than half of global household wealth, while half the world's population own …
Thailand, US deploy first tsunami warning buoy in Indian Ocean
PHUKET, Thailand, Dec 1, 2006 (AFP) - Thai and US officials Friday sent off a ship carrying a tsunami warning device designed to protect millions of people …
Tourism, development seen threatening Goa’s environment, lifestyle
PANAJI, India, Nov 30, 2006 (AFP) - The once low-budget tourist haven of Goa is facing a crisis, environmentalists say, as developers force up land prices and …
Indian economy grows faster than expected, sparks interest rate concerns
NEW DELHI, Nov 30, 2006 (AFP) - India's economy grew a faster-than-expected 9. online pharmacy buy cymbalta with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy …
Zimbabwe finance minister predicts growth, inflation fall
HARARE, Nov 30, 2006 (AFP) - Zimbabwe's finance minister predicted Thursday marginal economic growth in the coming year and that the country's four-figure …
Zimbabwe’s new budget aims to salvage ruined economy
HARARE, Nov 29, 2006 (AFP) - Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Herbert Murerwa walks the tightrope Thursday when he unveils the national budget of a food-hungry …
Malaysian merger to create world’s largest palm oil firm
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27, 2006 (AFP) - Three Malaysian plantation firms will merge to create the world's largest listed palm oil business, worth 31.4 billion …
Six Sri Lankans jailed in Singapore for credit card fraud
SINGAPORE, Nov 24, 2006 (AFP) - Six Sri Lankan men were handed jail terms of up to 11 years in Singapore for stealing money from automated cash machines using …
As online shopping grows, so do the dangers of fraud and theft
WASHINGTON, Nov 23, 2006 (AFP) - As growing numbers of Americans turn to the Internet for holiday shopping, experts warn that online dangers such as fraud and …
Millions in British tsunami aid unaccounted for: report
LONDON, Nov 23, 2006 (AFP) - More than nine million pounds (13 million euros, 17 million dollars) of British government aid for victims of the Asian tsunami …
Free trade deal as Chinese President visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23, 2006 (AFP) - Chinese President Hu Jintao promised a new era of cooperation with Pakistan Thursday as he arrived for a visit that will …
Air travel to boom on low-cost, emerging economies: Airbus
LONDON, Nov 22, 2006 (AFP) - European aircraft maker Airbus said Wednesday that its estimate of world demand for airliners in the next 20 years had leapt by …
UN highlights Asians’ risky behaviour with HIV/AIDS
GENEVA, Nov 21, 2006 (AFP) - Some 8. buy stendra online https://azimsolutions.com/wp-content/themes/wellness/inc/php/stendra.html no prescription 6 million …
Singapore raises 2006 growth targets to 7.5-8.0 percent
SINGAPORE, Nov 20, 2006 (AFP) - Singapore raised its 2006 growth forecasts on Monday to 7.5-8.0 percent, a target analysts said is achievable after a …
UAE aims to lessen reliance on Asian workers
DUBAI, Nov 20, 2006 (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) president announced plans to gradually replace Asian workers with nationals to redress the …
APEC leaders push global free trade; North Korea crisis unresolved
HANOI, Nov 18, 2006 (AFP) - Asia-Pacific leaders on Saturday put their political muscle behind the drive to free up global trade, but they struggled to find …