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Japanese economy gets a $224 billion boost
Jan 11, 2013
The new government in Tokyo has unveiled a $224 billion stimulus plan in its latest bid to support the world's number three economy.
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Chinese customers stockpile Australian baby formula
Jan 10, 2013
Supermarkets and pharmacies in Australia are reporting a shortage of the baby formula Karicare due to stockpiling by Chinese customers.
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Chinese journalists strike for second day
Jan 8, 2013
Chinese journalists protesting against government censorship hold a second day of strikes in the southern province of Guangdong.
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Bank regulators loosen up on liquidity rule
Jan 7, 2013
Regulators in Basel have decided riskier assets can be used as part of a bank's emergency buffer.
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Swiss bank closes after U.S. tax evasion fine
Jan 4, 2013
Switzerland's oldest bank, Wegelin and Company, has plead guilty to helping wealthy Americans evade taxes.
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The fiscal cliff could impact Asian economy
Dec 28, 2012
As the drama unfolds here at home, it is important to see how the fiscal cliff is affecting economies elsewhere in the world -- like Asia.
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China opens game-changing bullet train
Dec 26, 2012
The world's longest high speed rail link opens in China.
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In Japan, importance of family business opens up opportunities
Dec 25, 2012
Family businesses dominate Japan's corporate landscape. For generations, sons have always taken on the top job. But what happens if there's not a male heir to inherit the business?
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Egypt downgraded as political tensions continue
Dec 24, 2012
Vital austerity measures could be harder to push through in Egypt as political unrest continues.
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Brothel sponsors Greek soccer team
Dec 21, 2012
As local and national funding is slashed, two soccer teams in Greece are turning to some unusual sponsors to make ends meet.










