Millions in China seek government jobs
Chongqing’s civil servant position may pay only 2,000 yuan a month (HK$2,500), but it’s a dream job for some applicants – if they can elbow their way past more than 9,000 competitors. Talk about a...
View ArticleSensex rises 31 points in early trade on short-covering
*The BSE benchmark Sensex gained over 31 points in early trade today on the back of covering-up of short positions by participants following monthly expiry in the derivatives segment.* The 30-share...
View Article5 hot emerging market blue chips
Investing in emerging markets can be risky, but there are plenty of safe bets in Brazil, Russia, India and China. Reported by CNNMoney 30 minutes ago.
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Agenix licenses Tyrian diagnostics technology
Agenix (ASX: AGX) is advancing its product pipeline and adding to its human health diagnostics business with the execution of a licensing agreement with *Tyrian Diagnostics (ASX: TDX)*. The deal will...
View ArticleChinese police offer cash for tips on immolators
Police in a heavily Tibetan region of far west China are offering tipsters a reward of $7,700 for information about planned self-immolations. Reported by WTOP 49 minutes ago.
View ArticleChinese police offer cash for tips on self immolators
October 25, 2012 12:39 PM BEIJING (AP) - Police in a heavily Tibetan region of far west China are offering tipsters a reward of US$7,700 (S$9,400) for information about planned self-immolations....
View ArticleChina ends nuke plant ban set after Japan disaster
BEIJING (AP) — China has decided to approve new nuclear power plants as part of plans to reduce reliance on oil and coal, ending the moratorium it imposed to review safety in the wake of Japan's...
View ArticlePolitics › Ishihara set to launch new political party
Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara, whose bid to buy disputed islands ignited a smouldering row between Japan and China, is to launch his own national political party, reports said Thursday. The outspoken...
View ArticleAsia stocks rise on continued optimism over China
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday as investors kept their sights on a possible improvement in China's economy. Reported by Boston.com 8 minutes ago.
View ArticleChina's BYD sending electric cabs to London
China's BYD sending electric cabs to London China's electric vehicle sales are falling behind the United States and Japan, according to McKinsey & Co. The consulting firm reported this week that...
View ArticleJapan sees new Chinese activity near islands
China accused of sending four ships and also increasing air operations in disputed East China Sea waters. Reported by Al Jazeera 8 minutes ago.
View ArticleChina names new military chief of staff, officers
China's Defense Ministry says a new army chief of staff has been appointed along with several other top officers in the run-up to next month's national leadership transition. Reported by Miami Herald 2...
View ArticleChina passes mental health law
Long-awaited legislation aims to prevent people from being held in psychiatric facilities against their will China's legislature has passed a mental health law that aims to prevent people from being...
View ArticleCHINA: Disgraced Bo Xilai expelled from China's parliament
Chinese lawmakers expelled disgraced politician Bo Xilai from parliament on Friday, paving the way for his prosecution for a series of alleged crimes. Bo's political career was left in ruins when his...
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Increasing Number of Prostatitis Sufferers Choose Herbal Medicine to Treat...
According to Wuhan Dr. Li's Clinic, Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill is entering the world market with its unique power to treat chronic prostatitis. With the new natural medication, the recovery...
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Debussy Concert Opens Kaleidoscope Chamber Series
Lawrenceville, NJ -- *Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by Rider University.* Westminster Conservatory’s Kaleidoscope Chamber Series will open its season with a concert honoring...
View ArticleJeev, Bhullar gear up for HSBC Champions
Rising Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar and his idol Jeev Milkha Singh will spearhead the country`s challenge at the WGC-HSBC Champions in China next week. Reported by Zee News 1 hour ago.
View ArticleAccess to NY Times' website blocked in China
The New York Times says that access to its website is being blocked inside China after it published an investigation into wealth accumulated by relatives of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. The newspaper...
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Today's media stories from the papers
If you are viewing this on the web and would prefer to get it as an email every morning, please click here *Top stories on MediaGuardian* Jimmy Savile: police heard seven sexual assault complaints...
View ArticleChina blocks New York Times website after report on top official's wealth
An explosive story about the massive wealth accumulated by the family of Prime Minister Wen Jiabao caused the Chinese government to block the website of the New York Times early Friday morning, just...
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