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China seeks to cement trade clout with Latin America
China's president, Hu Jintao, is leading scores of Chinese business people on a sweep through Latin America to reinforce Beijing's growing economic clout in the region.Hu launched free trade talks on a visit to Costa Rica, before flying to a rapturous reception in Cuba. This week he will a ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 18, 2008 10:07 PM [GMT] – comment?
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China's president, Hu Jintao, is leading scores of Chinese business people on a sweep through Latin America to reinforce Beijing's growing economic clout in the region.Hu launched free trade talks on a visit to Costa Rica, before flying to a rapturous reception in Cuba. This week he will a ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 18, 2008 10:07 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Shop till you prop up the economy, Taiwan residents toldTaiwan's prime minister announces a cash handout for all residents in a bid to try to stave off economic crisis.
BBC News – Nov 18, 2008 3:44 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Indigo plant may treat chronic skin disease
Indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears to be effective in treating psoriasis, a study in Taiwan has found.
MSNBC.com – Nov 18, 2008 1:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears to be effective in treating psoriasis, a study in Taiwan has found.
MSNBC.com – Nov 18, 2008 1:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Taiwan stocks fall
AP - Taiwan shares fell sharply Tuesday, weighed down by a poor overnight performance on Wall Street, and weakness on neighboring Asian bourses.
Yahoo! – Nov 18, 2008 10:29 AM [GMT] – comment?
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AP - Taiwan shares fell sharply Tuesday, weighed down by a poor overnight performance on Wall Street, and weakness on neighboring Asian bourses.
Yahoo! – Nov 18, 2008 10:29 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Microsoft-Yahoo deal could be back on cards
A deal between Microsoft and Yahoo could be back on the cards following the departure of Jerry Yang, Yahoo's chief executive and co-founder last night. The company announced that Yang, 40, has stepped down as chief executive, although he will stay in the post until a successor is found and will ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 18, 2008 09:57 AM [GMT] – comment?
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A deal between Microsoft and Yahoo could be back on the cards following the departure of Jerry Yang, Yahoo's chief executive and co-founder last night. The company announced that Yang, 40, has stepped down as chief executive, although he will stay in the post until a successor is found and will ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 18, 2008 09:57 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Taiwan Chip Makers' Debt Problem
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Wall Street Journal – Nov 18, 2008 08:47 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Japan warns of long slump
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's recession could last even longer than feared, the country's economy minister warned on Tuesday, and reflecting increasing efforts by governments to provide a cushion against a global downturn, Taiwan said it would give its citizens $108-worth of shopping vouchers. ... more »
Reuters – Nov 18, 2008 08:38 AM [GMT] – comment?
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's recession could last even longer than feared, the country's economy minister warned on Tuesday, and reflecting increasing efforts by governments to provide a cushion against a global downturn, Taiwan said it would give its citizens $108-worth of shopping vouchers. ... more »
Reuters – Nov 18, 2008 08:38 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Taiwan to hand out shopping coupons to aid economy
AP - Taiwan will give each of its 23 million people shopping coupons worth more than $100 in a bid to stimulate a flagging economy, the island's premier said Tuesday.
Yahoo! – Nov 18, 2008 08:36 AM [GMT] – comment?
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AP - Taiwan will give each of its 23 million people shopping coupons worth more than $100 in a bid to stimulate a flagging economy, the island's premier said Tuesday.
Yahoo! – Nov 18, 2008 08:36 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Taiwan leader sees daily China flights in 6 months
Reuters - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Tuesday the island would likely launch direct flights with China in about half a year, signaling closer trade ties between the two political rivals.
Yahoo! – Nov 18, 2008 02:51 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Reuters - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Tuesday the island would likely launch direct flights with China in about half a year, signaling closer trade ties between the two political rivals.
Yahoo! – Nov 18, 2008 02:51 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Former president of Taiwan in hospital after hunger strike
Chen Shui-bian was taken from his jail cell to a hospital when a doctor found he had an irregular heartbeat after a five-day hunger strike.
International Herald Tribune – Nov 18, 2008 01:07 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Chen Shui-bian was taken from his jail cell to a hospital when a doctor found he had an irregular heartbeat after a five-day hunger strike.
International Herald Tribune – Nov 18, 2008 01:07 AM [GMT] – comment?
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