- Malaysian Airline Tycoon Opens New Asian Budget Airline / Business / 2007-01-18
The Malaysian Airline Tycoon, Tony Fernandes, launched a discount airline, called Air-Asia X, on Friday
- Zhou Chunxia Wins Asian Games Marathon / Sport / 2006-12-17
Clocking in with an excellent result, China?s running marvel, Zhou Chunxiu, was clearly a class above the rest when she won the Asian Games women?s marathon in Doha, Qatar
- MySpace Goes Asian / Webmaster / 2006-11-14
In this modern era, where time is a precious commodity and many people don?t have time to increase their social circles by taking part in hobbies or singles activities, more and more are turning to the internet to find friends and partners.
- Wal-Mart is Preparing to Take Over the Asian Market / Business / 2006-10-18
One of the most famous businesses in America is continuing to expand. Wal-Mart Store Inc. has set it sights on the Asian market and expects to conquer it very soon.
- Bangladesh to Receive Asian Development Bank Aid / Business / 2006-09-19
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it will provide an estimated $96.1 million to Bangladesh to help expand economic opportunities for the rural poor in that country. It is estimated that as many as 6 million people stand to benefit in Bangladesh from easier access to markets and other services.
- Asian Funds Gaining Investments / Business / 2006-08-13
An estimated $108 million worth of fresh investments flowed into Asian equity funds in the last week, signaling that foreign investors are finding Asia funds attractive again. Citigroup said China, India and Thailand attracted most of the fresh capital infusion.
- Yahoo Buys Share of Asian Online Retailer / Webmaster / 2006-06-08
American Internet firm Yahoo increased its hold over the Asian online market by buying a 10 percent stake in Gmarket, South Korea`s second largest online retailer.
- Chelsea ex Player Speaks on the Need for Asian Role Models / Sport / 2006-05-07
Graeme Le Saux, the ex Chelsea football player, said that there is a need for more Asian football role models to attract young Asians to football. Le Saux addressed an entrepreneurial TiE Manchester event in Manchester.
- America Wants Central Asian Energy Grid / World / 2006-05-01
The United States government is the key player pushing new plans for the construction of a regional pipeline and utility grid linking Central Asia and India. As per news reports, the American plan envisions a system from Almaty, Kazakhstan, south to Afghanistan, then Pakistan and on to New Delhi.
- Palm Beach Hosts Rare Asian Antiquities Feb. 17th-21st / Entertainment / 2006-01-30
The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show will be hosting an amazing collection of Asian art and artifacts, during Presidents` Day weekend, February 17th-21st in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Earthquake Rocks Asian countries / World / 2005-10-09
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Pakistan, India and Afghanistan on Saturday. Part of a 19-story building has caved in Islamabad.
- Terrorism threatens Asian economies / Business / 2005-09-27
The rapid economic ascent of China and India is fuelling Asia?s growth, but Islamic terrorism remains a threat to stability in the region warned Singapore`s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
