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HK launches its first gold ETF
Hong Kong's first exchange-traded fund to track the price of gold has been launched to take advantage of interest in the precious metal as its price remains close to record highs and investors in Asia look for ways to hedge against inflation
Financial Times – 13 hours, 13 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Hong Kong's first exchange-traded fund to track the price of gold has been launched to take advantage of interest in the precious metal as its price remains close to record highs and investors in Asia look for ways to hedge against inflation
Financial Times – 13 hours, 13 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Alcatel-Lucent showcases leadership at FTTH Council Asia's Annual Conference & Exhibition
Fostering the creation of 'Fiber Nations' by gathering public and private stakeholders - - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 2008 - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that, as a ... [WebWire - Thursday, July 24, 2008]
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Fostering the creation of 'Fiber Nations' by gathering public and private stakeholders - - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 2008 - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that, as a ... [WebWire - Thursday, July 24, 2008]
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N. Korea Signs Nonaggression Pact With Southeast Asia
North Korea's reclusive communist regime, long seen as a nuclear threat to the region, signed a nonaggression pact Thursday with Southeast Asia, in a largely symbolic move.
Fox News – 13 hours, 38 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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North Korea's reclusive communist regime, long seen as a nuclear threat to the region, signed a nonaggression pact Thursday with Southeast Asia, in a largely symbolic move.
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McCain Firing Away
Well, the coverage of Barack Obama's trip has reached the point that the media are now nightly fodder for the "Daily Show," where the intrepid correspondents talk about how, uh, aroused they are covering the conquering hero of Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Washington Post – 14 hours, 53 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Well, the coverage of Barack Obama's trip has reached the point that the media are now nightly fodder for the "Daily Show," where the intrepid correspondents talk about how, uh, aroused they are covering the conquering hero of Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Washington Post – 14 hours, 53 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Militaries would help in disaster-relief plan
Governments meeting at an Asia-Pacific security conference announced an ambitious plan to pool international assets, including military support, to tackle natural disasters in the region, which has been beset by cyclones, earthquakes and floods.
International Herald Tribune – 15 hours, 57 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Governments meeting at an Asia-Pacific security conference announced an ambitious plan to pool international assets, including military support, to tackle natural disasters in the region, which has been beset by cyclones, earthquakes and floods.
International Herald Tribune – 15 hours, 57 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Becton Dickinson quarterly earnings climbs 21%
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Becton, Dickinson & Co. said Thursday its second-quarter earnings rose 21% to $297 million, or $1.22 a share, from $245 million, or $1 a share, in the year-ago period. The Franklin Lakes, N.J., medical technology company said revenue rose 15% to $1.87 billion from $1.63 billion. Becton Dickinson said earnings from continuing operations were $1.18 a share. Analysts polled by FactSet Research expected, on average, earnings of $1.09 a share on revenue of $1.79 billion. "We are pleased that all segments and regions, particularly Europe and Asia, contributed to solid revenue growth," said Chairman and Chief Executive Edward Ludwig. Shares of Becton Dickinson closed Wednesday at $85.60, up a fraction.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Becton, Dickinson & Co. said Thursday its second-quarter earnings rose 21% to $297 million, or $1.22 a share, from $245 million, or $1 a share, in the year-ago period. The Franklin Lakes, N.J., medical technology company said revenue rose 15% to $1.87 billion from $1.63 billion. Becton Dickinson said earnings from continuing operations were $1.18 a share. Analysts polled by FactSet Research expected, on average, earnings of $1.09 a share on revenue of $1.79 billion. "We are pleased that all segments and regions, particularly Europe and Asia, contributed to solid revenue growth," said Chairman and Chief Executive Edward Ludwig. Shares of Becton Dickinson closed Wednesday at $85.60, up a fraction.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
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Call for IAEA to verify N. Korea nuclear programsAP - The U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency should play a leading role in verifying North Korea's declaration of its nuclear programs, according to a draft of a statement to be issued Thursday by Asia-Pacific nations.
Yahoo! – 17 hours, 37 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Asia-Pacific plans regional exercises for disastersReuters - Asia-Pacific nations on Thursday called for greater coordination in dealing with natural disasters, including deploying military resources, in a region prone to earthquakes, cyclones and tsunamis.
Yahoo! – 18 hours, 58 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Asia-Pacific Disaster Response Plan
Asia-Pacific powers on Thursday announced an ambitious plan to pool their military and civilian resources for disaster responses in a region beset by cyclones, earthquakes and floods
Time.com – 19 hours, 23 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Asia-Pacific powers on Thursday announced an ambitious plan to pool their military and civilian resources for disaster responses in a region beset by cyclones, earthquakes and floods
Time.com – 19 hours, 23 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Asia's Top Music and Lifestyle Event Singapore Sun Festival to Celebrate the Art of Living Well
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