In Tuesday's Asia papers

22 September 2009 02:00 [Source: ICIS news]

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U.N. to Japan: Get serious on gender equality
Japan again faces international criticism for its lack of progress in eliminating discrimination against women. A United Nations panel has recommended "immediate action" to correct a wide range of problems, from legal inequality and wage gaps to pornographic publications.

Business & Industry

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CHINA DAILY, China

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Stage set for debut of China's climate stand
World attention will focus on President Hu Jintao when he addresses the UN climate change summit Tuesday, marking the first time that China's top leader will discuss his nation's environmental policies at the UN.

China hope for overseas jobless
When the best job Mikala Reasbeck could find after college in Boston was counting pills part-time in a drugstore, she jumped on a plane to Beijing to look for work.

Business & Industry

CSRC approves Hebei Steel merger plan
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) yesterday approved the merger of Tangshan Iron & Steel Co with Handan Iron & Steel and Chengde Xinxin Vanadium & Titanium Co, paving the way for Hebei Steel, their parent, to become the country's second largest steelmaker.

Party demands full asset disclosure to curb graft
Leading officials within the Communist Party of China will soon have to declare all assets and investments, as well as details on their family.

TAIPEI TIMES, Taiwan

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Ma bodyguard acted 'inappropriately'
The Presidential Office yesterday said that a bodyguard of President Ma Ying-jeou had acted “inappropriately” while under the influence of alcohol, but rejected allegations that he had sexually harassed a female flight attendant onboard the presidential plane when Ma visited the nation's diplomatic allies in Central America in June.

Chen Chu gives support to film, human rights
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu yesterday reaffirmed the city's commitment to screening a documentary on Uighur independence activist Rebiya Kadeer to highlight the city's support for human rights despite opposition from Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) councilors.

Business & Industry

THSRC shares rise 47 percent
Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp (THSRC) shares jumped 47 percent on the Emerging Stock Market to close at NT$5 yesterday on reports the government could take over the debt-ridden company or dominate a board reshuffle.

Financial shares down on rising concern
Aside from profit-taking pressure following a recent rise on news of cross-strait financial talks, financial stocks dropped yesterday amid renewed concern about the business prospects of Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp (THSRC).

KOREA HERALD, South Korea

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Team in N.K. to prepare for reunions
An advance team of officials from Seoul arrived at the Mount Geumgang resort in North Korea yesterday to prepare for the family reunions starting this Saturday.

A political hot potato
Calm, mild-mannered and balanced, Chung Un-chan has been remote from political controversy.

Business & Industry

Exporters knocking on China's door
China's economy never ceases to grow. Its economic development is proven by many scenes, such as the rapidly growing number of skyscrapers, cars and people with up-to-date gadgets such as cell phones.

FTSE upgrade a long-term boost
Korea's stock market, officially elevated to a "developed" market yesterday by a major global index compiler, will draw greater interest from global investors in the long term, although not in…

NEW STRAITS TIMES, Malaysia

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Dept: Polygamy club a front forAl-Arqam revival
A social club centred on polygamous marriages is a front to revive the notorious Al-Arqam cult, according to an Islamic leader.

Right on track
The government’s two stimulus packages are on track to exert a positive impact on the economy, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said.

Business & Industry

Malaysian firms take on bigger global role
The increased outflow of investment by Malaysian companies is a reflection of their rising stature in the global arena, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed says.

Bonia to push back 2010 goal
Its group managing director Albert Chiang cited the unfavourable economic conditions since late last year as reason for the setback in plans.

BUSINESS TIMES, Singapore

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Poorer year so far for subsale market
Property speculators have had a tougher time so far this year - some 341 subsales of condos and apartments in the first eight months of this year incurred a loss, about 4.5 times the total number of loss cases in the whole of 2008.

It'll be permanently disqualified if it breaches FIA rules again in next 2 years
Renault escaped severe punishment yesterday for ordering former driver Nelson Piquet Jr to deliberately crash, receiving only a suspended ban from Formula One

Business & Industry

Lanxess to build synthetic rubber plant here
Lanxess will build its 'next-generation' butyl or synthetic rubber plant, incorporating the latest state-of-the-art technology in Singapore, Axel Heitmann, the chairman of the German chemicals group confirmed recently.

Maybank passes on savings to staff
Instead of pocketing everything, Maybank Singapore is passing on part of the savings from the Jobs Credit Scheme to its unionised staff in extra bonuses and training.

BANGKOK POST, Thailand

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Crowds wish King well
His Majesty the King's fever dropped but he still suffers from loss of appetite, according to the Royal Household Bureau bulletin.

Security threat no more
Now he's a hero. Ministers want to make 12-year-old Mong a Thai ambassador for science, and scholarship all the way to a doctorate.

Business & Industry

Businessmen call off Asean forum
Southeast Asian business leaders have cancelled their annual meeting set to take place in Thailand this year,

Centara aims to run 65 hotels
Centara Hotels & Resorts has set a target to manage at least 65 hotels in both local and international markets over the next five years.

JAKARTA POST, Indonesia

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Gov t plans to build coal terminal in South Tangerang
The government plans to build a coal terminal at Rawamekar Jaya village in Serpong sub-district in South Tangerang municipality, a Transportation Ministry official said.

Business & industry
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By: Staff Reporter
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