Новости по теме Asia

Smog causes surge in heart deaths: study Exposure to higher levels of fine particulates -- the airborne pollution that is an emerging problem in many Asian cities -- causes a sharp rise in deaths from heart attacks.

20 February 2013

Yen strengthens in Asian trade The yen strengthened slightly in Asian trading on Tuesday after a US Treasury official praised Japan's recent moves to boost the economy as Tokyo faces claims it is manipulating the currency's slide.

12 February 2013

No new bases in Asia: US commander The United States' pivot to Asia will not mean any new bases in the region, but existing alliances will be strengthened and modernised.

02 February 2013

Oil down as euphoria over fiscal cliff deal fades Oil prices were down in Asian trade Thursday as the initial euphoria over the fiscal cliff deal in the United States faded.

03 January 2013

Euro slips after buying on Greek rescue fizzles The euro slipped in Asian trade on Wednesday after a buying spree sparked by Greece's bailout deal fizzled owing to lingering concerns over Europe's sovereign debt problems.

29 November 2012

Euro weakens as eurozone fails to agree Greek deal The euro fell in Asian trade on Wednesday and shares eased after eurozone finance chiefs said they had failed to agree on a deal to unlock the latest batch of crucial bailout cash for Greece.

22 November 2012

New fight needed against killer malaria in Asia Asia accounts for 88 percent of all malaria cases and most of the 46,000 annual deaths occurring outside Africa, a new report shows Friday as experts demand more urgency in fighting the deadly disease..

03 November 2012

Asia drug boom fuels surge in opium cultivation: UN Opium cultivation in Southeast Asia has doubled over the last six years as growing demand for heroin in China and the rest of Asia lures more farmers to grow poppies.

01 November 2012

Asia language plan 'central' to Australian reforms: PM Every Australian school will be partnered online with one in Asia by 2025 as regional languages become "central" to education reform plans, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Monday.

29 October 2012

Middle East oil disruptions to hit Asia first: IEA Asia will be the first to feel the impact of any Middle East oil supply disruption as regional demand surges, the International Energy Agency said Monday.

22 October 2012

Kazakhstan athletes won 75 medals at Asian Powerlifting Championship Kazakhstan athletes are the best powerlifters in Asia.

01 October 2012

Actress in anti-Islam film sues producer An actress in the anti-Islamic trailer that set off violent protests in the Muslim world has sued the reputed producer, saying he duped her into thinking it was about ancient Egyptians.

20 September 2012

Risks ahead if Asia to drive world growth: experts Asia must fight complacency and transform its economic and social models if it is to keep driving global growth in years to come as Europe and the United States slow.

18 September 2012

Africa, South Asia lag in boost to global child health The global mortality rate for young children has been nearly halved in the past two decades, but Africa and South Asia have not kept pace.

13 September 2012

Asian Apple-linked shares mixed after iPhone 5 launch Stocks in Apple's Asian component suppliers were mixed Thursday after the launch of the iPhone 5, with analysts citing uncertainty over its impact in the hugely competitive smartphone market.

13 September 2012

Busan film fest embraces Asian diversity A Hong Kong action-thriller and a rural drama from Bangladesh will open and close Asia's top film festival next month, as its South Korean hosts look to share more of the spotlight with regional offerings.

11 September 2012

China slowdown biggest risk to Asian growth: survey A slowdown in China's economy is perceived as the biggest risk to Asia's economic growth, a survey of regional powerbrokers released Wednesday said.

06 September 2012

Moody's downgrades EU rating outlook to 'negative' Moody's on Monday lowered the European Union's long-term issuer rating outlook from stable to negative, saying the move reflected credit risks of the bloc's key budget contributors.

04 September 2012

Feasts and fireworks as Muslims in Asia mark Eid Millions of Muslims across Asia began celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday on Sunday, with a month of fasting giving way to feasting, family reunions and raucous festivities.

20 August 2012

Euro stays weak in Asia after ECB disappointment The euro stayed bearish against other currencies in Asia trade Friday after taking a hit from the European Central Bank's announcement of no immediate measures to fight the debt crisis.

03 August 2012

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