Saturday May 19 2012

Asia Pacific

Manila set to dispatch envoys to Beijing

Move reflects desire to ease tension over island standoff, experts say.

Asia Pacific

Bound for South Asia

Chinese companies bring much-needed investment to developing markets

Chinese Mainland

Lessons in attracting foreign students

Nankai University, one of China's most prestigious universities, will have some of its most popular degree courses taught in English in the coming semester to attract more...

Chinese Mainland

Solar insiders upbeat on industry's future

Solar industry insiders remain optimistic about the sector's future, despite the recent challenges it has faced from a supply glut and weak demand.

HK/Macao

Court to rule on judicial review application today

Judge stresses court will not interfere with LegCo house management procedures.

HK/Macao

Local home price at record high, exceeding Oct ’97 level

Buyers cautioned that new govt may take measures to cool market.

Taiwan

Taipei signs with FISU to host 2017 Summer Universiade

TaipeiCitysigned with the International University Sports Federation (FISU) on March 24 to host the 2017 Summer Universiade.

Taiwan

Taipower expects 4th nuke plant to come online in '14

Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) hopes that operations at the country's fourth nuclear power plant will begin in 2014, Taipower president Lee Han-shen said on March 26.

Oodles of noodles

China, and especially Shanxi province, is a place where noodles aren't just a culinary staple - they're a cultural institution.

Summit must focus on food security

Developed countries must deliver on their promises to Africa.

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