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China tightens Internet security, Google takes a hit

Monday, June 22, 2009 12:07

Under the guise of cleaning the Internet, the government suspended Google's Chinese portal for linking to pornographic sites, and implemented regulation requiring computers sold after July 1 contain Internet filters.

IIF in Beijing, discusses new global financial order

Monday, June 15, 2009 1:20

All eyes were one China at the Spring meeting for the International Institute of Finance this week in Beijing.

Central bank head says the Philippines may avoid recession

Monday, June 8, 2009 8:59

The head of the Philippines central bank has announced the economy will not go into recession, unlike neighboring countries Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Investors look to Indonesia as slowdown bottoms out

Monday, June 1, 2009 8:32

With inflation decreasing and a key interest rate cut expected next week, Asia's strongest economic performer next to China and India may be a new hot spot for foreign investment.

Beijing to release new renewable energy projections, announces its stance on climate policy

Monday, May 25, 2009 0:12

The Chinese government issued a statement Thursday saying rich nations should cut emissions 40 percent from 1990 levels by 2020, and provide 0.5 to 1 percent of economic wealth to help other countries curb carbon emissions.

IMF says “Severe recession”, Vietnam expected to be best performer

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 0:03

The IMF slashed its growth outlook for Asia from last year's 2.7 percent to a new 1.3 percent, saying chances for immediate economic rebound are "weak".

China can have its Green cake and eat it too

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 14:19

Cutting back on greenhouse gases doesn’t have to mean limiting China’s economic development, says a report submitted to Chinese officials this week.

Anti-dumping charges slow export in Vietnam

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 14:19

Foreign investment into Vietnam could move to other countries as the number of overseas anti-dumping lawsuits rack up against the country.

Green investment boom in Asia?

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 14:19

Renewable energy and environmental sectors in Asia are expected to boom as analysts predict green-related investments, like energy efficient power grids, will account for $272 billion, or 20 percent, of economic stimulus spending in Asia. Regional governments have sprinkled incentives for investment, particularly in solar and wind power industries. If ...

Indonesia great potential for green energy

Monday, April 20, 2009 4:55

As the world's largest crude oil producer and fourth biggest rice producer, Indonesia has great potential for green energy. This is according to World Bank's International Finance Corporation. IFC has helped to set up the Indonesian Sustainable Energy Finance Project, and has offered to help companies through technical expertise and ...