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Archive for the ‘Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas’ Category

In Southeast Asia, Unease Over Free Trade Zone

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Some manufacturers in Southeast Asia are concerned that cheap Chinese goods may flood their markets as a new free trade area opens this week.

author By LIZ GOOCH, source www.nytimes.com

Posted in Assn of Southeast Asian Nations, China, Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas, International Trade and World Market | Comments Off | Read more..

To See a Stock Market Bubble Bursting, Look at Shanghai

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

After two years of soaring share prices, the Shanghai composite index has plunged 45 percent from its high, reached last October.

author By DAVID BARBOZA, source www.nytimes.com

Posted in Shanghai (China), Stocks and Bonds, Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas | Comments Off | Read more..

High Rice Cost Creating Fears of Asia Unrest

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

The price of rice, a staple in the diets of nearly half the world’s population, has almost doubled on international markets in the last three months.

author By KEITH BRADSHER, source www.nytimes.com

Posted in Third World and Developing Countries, Rice, Demonstrations and Riots, Agriculture, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), International Trade and World Market, Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas, Economic Conditions and Trends | Comments Off | Read more..

Rice Shortages Creating Fears of Asia Unrest

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

The price of rice, a staple in the diets of nearly half the world’s population, has almost doubled on international markets in the last three months.

author By KEITH BRADSHER, source www.nytimes.com

Posted in Third World and Developing Countries, Rice, Demonstrations and Riots, Agriculture, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), International Trade and World Market, Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas, Economic Conditions and Trends | Comments Off | Read more..

As the Dollar Slides, Two Continents Feel the Side Effects in Divergent Ways

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

The dollar’s declining value is a high-profile symptom of America’s economic slowdown, analysts say. It’s also a sure sign of tougher economic times ahead in Asia.

author By DONALD GREENLEES, source www.nytimes.com

Posted in Currency, Tokyo (Japan), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas, South Korea, International Trade and World Market, United States Economy | Comments Off | Read more..

Stocks & Bonds: Share Prices Advance in Asian Markets

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Asian stock prices mostly rose in light trading Friday, closing out a turbulent week.

author By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, source www.nytimes.com

Posted in Currency, Wall Street (NYC), Stocks and Bonds, Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas, United States Economy | Comments Off | Read more..

Share Prices Advance in Asian Markets

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Asian stock prices mostly rose in light trading Friday, closing out a turbulent week.

author By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, source www.nytimes.com

Posted in Currency, Wall Street (NYC), Stocks and Bonds, Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas, United States Economy | Comments Off | Read more..

Stocks & Bonds: Shares Tumble as Credit Worries Worsen

Friday, March 7th, 2008

The decline in the market that started Thursday morning in Europe and accelerated in New York hit the Asian markets hard in early trading Friday.

author By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM, source www.nytimes.com

Posted in Finances, Banks and Banking, Stocks and Bonds, Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas, United States Economy | Comments Off | Read more..

Cathay Pacific’s Profit Rose 72% Last Year

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

Despite historically high oil prices, profits increased for the international air carrier on booming growth in Asia.

author By DONALD GREENLEES, source www.nytimes.com

Posted in Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas, Hong Kong, Airlines and Airplanes, Company Reports, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Comments Off | Read more..