China slams US over ‘protectionist’ solar cell duties

May 18, 2012 | NEWS
China slams US over ‘protectionist’ solar cell duties

Beijing on Friday blasted a “protectionist” US decision to slap hefty anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar cell makers, the latest barb in a series of trade rows between the global economic powers. (rwad on here …)

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Japan urges lower energy use amid shortage fears

May 18, 2012 | BUSINESS

Japan's government Friday called on the nation's homes and businesses to cut their energy use by as much as 15 percent amid fears that nuclear plant shutdowns will spark power shortages and blackouts. (get the story…)

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India Ink: Business Schools: Looking Local for a Global Reach

May 18, 2012 | BUSINESS

Business schools in developing countries are attracting more international students. (get the story…)

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Taiwan Medical Expertise Supports Global Health: A Case of Rebirth

May 18, 2012 | BUSINESS

After returning to Vietnam, Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Mai is blossoming with smiles, thanks to a group of people from Taiwan that have given her new perspective on life. (get the story…)

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Get Your Hands on the Latest Quality Plastic Products From Taiwantrade

May 18, 2012 | BUSINESS

TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Get Your Hands on the Latest Quality Plastic Products from Taiwantrade (get the story…)

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Taiwantrade Shows the Best MIT Hardware and Hand Tools

May 18, 2012 | BUSINESS

Taiwan’s hardware and hand tools manufacturers had a great showing at this year’s International Hardware Fair Cologne. At the fair, made-in-Taiwan products were highly sought after (get the story…)

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Honda to assemble Fit Hybrid in Thailand

May 18, 2012 | BUSINESS

Honda Motor plans to assemble the hybrid version of its Fit subcompact in Thailand, for Thai and neighbouring markets, Japanese business daily Nikkei said. (get the story…)

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China jails smuggler Lai for life

May 18, 2012 | NEWS

Lai Changxing, extradited from Canada to China to face smuggling and bribery charges, is jailed for life in China, state media says. (read the story…)

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Japan launches S Korea satellite

May 18, 2012 | NEWS

Japan completes its first successful commercial launch of a foreign-made satellite early on Friday, marking its entry into the launch business. (read the story…)

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Shah Rukh Khan given stadium ban

May 18, 2012 | NEWS

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is banned from Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium for five years following angry exchanges with staff at an IPL cricket match. (read the story…)

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Chen’s relatives tell of beatings

May 18, 2012 | NEWS

Relatives of Chen Guangcheng describe beatings meted out by local officials after the Chinese activist’s escape from house arrest last month. (read the story…)

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Vietnam bus crash leaves 34 dead

May 18, 2012 | NEWS

A bus crash in central Vietnam leaves 34 people dead and at least 20 more injured, after the bus plunged off a bridge. (read the story…)

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HK feng shui master in bid to halt forgery case

May 18, 2012 | NEWS
HK feng shui master in bid to halt forgery case

A Hong Kong feng shui master accused of forging the will of late property tycoon Nina Wang urged the court to halt the case on the grounds the evidence has been tampered with. (rwad on here …)

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