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Taiwan: The Other China
Jupiter, Fla. (PRWEB) March 27, 2008 — Tony Sagami takes a closer look at Taiwan and the potential growth there. Mr. Sagami examines Taiwan and states the reasons why it could be the next…

Taiwan stocks fall nearly 3 per cent on economic worries
Taipei - Taiwan stocks fell nearly 3 per cent Thursday over underlying economic worries as President Ma Ying-jeou said he would not be able realize his pledge to boost Taiwan’s economy within his term. The TAIEX index dipped 172.30 points, or 2.62 pe…

Taiwan vice president heads to Swaziland to cement ties
Taipei - Taiwan Vice President Vincent Siew Thursday led a delegation to the island’s African ally Swaziland for a four-day visit to cement ties, in the face of China’s growing influence in that part of world. I will do all I can to promote and cons…

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CNET Asia Photo Gallery - CNET Asia
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Japan's top oil company says eyeing merger (AFP)
AFP - Japan's top oil refiner Nippon Oil Corp. and a smaller rival, Nippon Mining Holdings, are considering a merger, the companies said in statements on Thursday.

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Refinancing gets tougher in Asia
Standard & Poor's says banks have become more cautious in lending, causing corporate debt to worsen markedly as business softens and financial strain spreads

Dalai Lama urges EU to stand firm
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Lebanon enjoys in 2008 best tourism season since 2004
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PML-N urges Israel to immediately end blockade of Gaza Strip
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Deputy oil minister confers with Bulgarian deputy FM
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Pakistani President to attend trilateral summit in Turkey
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Iran-Bulgaria agree on expansion of cooperation in energy fi..
Energy Iran's Deputy Oil Minister and Bulgarian Energy Minister reached an agreement to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of energy. According to the report of Iran's embassy in Sofia on Wedne...

UNESCO representative praises Iran
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Quake with magnitude of 6.1 hits northern Japan
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