Kaesong closure hits South Korean deals
The closure of the Kaesong joint-industrial zone has begun to hit deals between South Korean manufacturers and foreign buyers.
20 April 2013
Auto makers show off vehicles in key China market
Global car makers Saturday showed off hundreds of gleaming models ahead of the opening of the Shanghai auto show, vying for attention with glitzy shows as they target the crucial Chinese market, the world's largest.
20 April 2013
India reaches 'broad consensus' on land acquisition bill
India's main political parties have struck a "broad consensus" on a contentious land acquisition bill to better reward landowners whose property is bought for industrial development.
Finland to use Kazakhstan-made copper rods
A memorandum on supplies of Kazakhstan-made copper rods to Finland was signed during Kazakhstan-Finnish forum on green economy and modernization in Astana.
'Family Guy' creator raps fake Boston bombs clip
"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane condemned Tuesday a doctored online clip of the show depicting its star using a cellphone to trigger explosions at the Boston marathon.
17 April 2013
Salt-tolerant rice bred at Philippines institute
Scientists have successfully bred a rice variety that is salt-tolerant, which could enable farmers to reclaim coastal areas rendered useless by sea water.
Breast cancer gene patents reach US high court
The US Supreme Court heard the most high-profile genetics case in history on Monday, as justices considered whether private firms should be allowed to patent human genes linked to breast cancer.
Electronic Arts 'retiring' some Facebook games
Electronic Arts on Monday announced that it will "retire" some Facebook games that seem to have fallen out of favor with players at the leading social network.