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Enter the Maoists?
July 11, 2008 · Leave a Comment
With the end of the monarchy in Nepal, the country is geared for a Government where one sees the participation of various political outfits of every hue and ideology. The latest to join the ranks are the Maoists who have so long been identified by their armed rebellion against, political legitimacy. Though the transition to a democratic government seems far from problems the mood is optimistic bolstered by the fight for democracy also advocated and ushered in Nepal with the blessings of the Bush administration in... [Read the full story]
S.E.A
M’sia investment inflow undaunted by political climate
July 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Fresh reports from Kuala Lumpur, suggest that Malaysia is seeing plenty of investment from foreign shores in spite of its unstable political conditions. An example of this is Vivo Bio Tech Ltd, an Indian firm case which plans to invest $140 million in Malaysia. The investment is for building a research and manufacturing plant in Malacca. Confirming this Malaysian news sources add that this is in addition to Japanese, German, and American direct foreign investments worth 16.6 billion that have taken place since March.As... [Read the full story]
Japan
Japan’s battery shares jump on electric car hopes
June 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Shares of Japanese car battery makers shot up this week as investors expected growing concerns over global warming and persistently high oil prices to boost demand for electric cars. Japan’s largest car battery maker GS Yuasa Corp (6674.T: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 6.9 percent on Wednesday, adding to a 16 percent gain in the previous two sessions. Furukawa Battery (6937.T: Quote, Profile, Research) soared more than 40 percent this week. The rally started on Monday on news that Japan’s postal services system... [Read the full story]
China
Direct China-Taiwan flights begin
July 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment
In what is being seen as a major initiative to improve relations, by Chinese and Taiwanese Governments, first regular and direct flight services have started operation from China to Taiwan. Commenting on the same, China’s official on Taiwan affairs said that ‘this was a new start’ in trying to improve relations between Beijing and Taipei.The move comes in the wake of improved relations since Taiwan’s new president, Ma Ying-jeou, came to power in May. The arrangements for direct flights, is a big... [Read the full story]
India
India ‘Star Wars’ in Space
July 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The defense department in India is considering outer space as a new military medium. Arackaparambil Kurian Antony, India’s Defense Minister, announced the creation of the Integrated Space Cell. The reason given for this construction was a supposed threat to India’s assets in space. The cell will be operated by representatives of India’s three sectors of military forces, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO,) and the civilian Department of Space. The threats will be examined in more detail once the... [Read the full story]
Korea
Korea’s FDI at all-time low
July 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Do foreigners view Korea as unsuitable ground for investment?In what has been noted as an alarming trend, direct investment foreign investment in Korea has hit an all time low. The Net FDI in Korea, showed a drop of US$9.25 billion in 2004 from previous years and the consecutive three years till 2007 have also shown a steady decline. In fact in 2007 the net figures for foreign investment totalled a drastic $1.58 billion. In 2008, the amount of FDI that left Korea in the first three months was $670 million, higher than... [Read the full story]
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Enter the Maoists?
July 11, 2008 · Leave a Comment
With the end of the monarchy in Nepal, the country is geared for a Government where one sees the participation of various political outfits of every hue and ideology. The latest to join the ranks are the Maoists who have so long been identified by their armed rebellion against, political legitimacy. Though the transition to a democratic government seems far from problems the mood is optimistic bolstered by the fight for democracy also advocated and ushered in Nepal with the blessings of the Bush administration in... [Read the full story]
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