In Friday's Asia Papers

15 August 2008 02:00  [Source: ICIS news]

ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan

 

Front page

 

Prefectures block China name 'theft'

Prefectures across the nation are rushing to protect their names, as companies in China try to register them as brands to capitalize on their popularity with consumers.

 

Business & Industry

 

No new updates

 

CHINA DAILY, China

 

Front page

 

US, Poland agree to anti-missile defense deal

WARSAW, Poland - Poland and the United States struck a deal Thursday that will strengthen military ties and put an American missile interceptor base in Poland, a plan that has angered Moscow and sparked fears in Europe of a new arms race.

 

China's inflation likely to cool off

China's consumer inflation has maintained its downhill journey in July, easing to 6.3 percent year-on-year from 7.1 percent in June.

 

Business & Industry

 

Growth of China exports to US slows

The growth of China exports to the United States, the country's second-largest trading partner, slowed in the first half of the year, the General Administration of Customs said on its website Thursday.

 

CAAC unveils temporary compensation package

Passengers can get free meals and accommodation and transfers if their flights are delayed during the Olympics and Paralympics, according to Thursday's Beijing Times.

 

TAIPEI TIMES, Taiwan

 

Front page

 

Chen apologizes over fund declaration

Former president Chen Shui-bian apologized yesterday for failing to fully declare his past campaign funds and wiring a large sum overseas, but denied embezzling money from the government.

 

Lugo says Paraguay to maintain ties

The incoming Paraguayan president said on Wednesday that the country would maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan after he assumes office today

 

Business & Industry

 

No new updates

 

KOREA HERALD, South Korea

 

Front page

 

60 years of inceasing progress

Korea wrote one of the fastest socio-economic growth stories in the world during the past six decades, according to a government report released yesterday - eve of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the modern government.

 

Dokdo Day proposed, research body launched

A group of lawmakers yesterday proposed designating "Dokdo Day" in a bid to enhance Korea's sovereignty over the easternmost islets, which are at the center of a diplomatic dispute with Japan.

 

Business & Industry

 

Companies jump into Olympic marketing frenzy

Some Korean companies are reaping huge promotional benefits from the Beijing Olympic Games as Korean sports stars that they have sponsored are putting in stellar performances.

 

Korea-Russia consortium loses oil exploration license

A consortium of Korean and Russian companies lost a license to explore and develop an offshore oil field in Western Kamchatka, Russia, Korean officials said yesterday.

 

NEW STRAITS TIMES, Malaysia

 

Front page

 

Pas’54th Muktamar: Party chiefs slammed for appeasing Anwar

The Pas leadership came under attack yesterday for putting Parti Keadilan Rakyat de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and its Pakatan Rakyat partners above the party's own interests.

 

Run-Up to Permatang Pauh By-Election: PM: Arif Shah best choice

Seberang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Arif Shah Omar Shah is the best candidate for the Permatang Pauh by-election, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said.

 

Business & Industry

 

Menara Citibank up for sale?

Citigroup's unit, Inverfin, has shortlisted three bidders and may fetch between RM760 million and RM910 million for the building, say sources

 

Bumiputra-Commerce Q2 net profit falls 1.5pc

The banking group warns of a tougher outlook for the rest of the year and cut its return-on-equity target for 2008 to 16 per cent from 18 per cent, says its chief

 

BUSINESS TIMES, Singapore

 

Front page

 

Oil falls despite tightening inventories

Oil prices reversed course yesterday, falling after first moving upward over concerns sparked by tighter US petrol supplies.

 

Greenspan disagrees with handling of Fannie, Freddie

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan disagreed with the government's rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying they should have been nationalised and split up into smaller companies, the Wall Street Journal reported.

 

Business & Industry

 

Most firms in the black, but it's paler now

Singapore-listed companies had mixed financial fortunes in the first half of the year, and market watchers warn of tougher economic conditions ahead which could shave earnings for some sectors.

 

Focus on Sing$ with inflation in the air

Tackling inflation should remain a policy priority for Singapore, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

 

 

BANGKOK POST, Thailand

 

Front page

 

Mekong floods, riverside communities threatened

Nakhon Phanom (TNA) - Flooding in the Thai Northeast was growing more serious on Thursday, as the Mekong River level rose, posing a flood threat to low-lying areas along the river.

 

Burma ripoff

Rangoon - The United Nations on Thursday finally acknowledged that over the past three months some $1.56 million in aid for the victims of Cyclone Nargis has been lost to "odd" Burmese foreign exchange regulations.

 

Business & Industry

 

No new updates

 

JAKARTA POST, Indonesia

 

Front page

 

No new updates

 

Business & Industry

 

No new updates

 

 

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