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91. news | 29 Apr 2013
End in sight for 'cheap' Asia labour
By dpa
» China's affluent cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen will raise their minimum wages by 19% in the manufacturing heartland of Guangdong province on Wednesday, to coincide with international Labour Day.
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92. learning | 03 Apr 2013
Soaring wages equals rising prices
About business & economics
» As minimum wages rise for companies in Asia making cheap exports more difficult (toys, clothes, furniture). Inflation results as higher costs passed onto consumers.
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93. news | 19 Jun 2013
Asian companies 'more optimistic'
» Asia's top companies have become more optimistic about their business outlook with the retail and shipping industries rebounding sharply in the second quarter of 2013, according to a Thomson Reuters survey.
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94. news | 17 May 2013
Rinehart: 'learn from Singapore PM'
» Asia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart has said Australia should follow the example of Singapore’s former prime minister to stimulate economic development in its northern regions.
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95. business | 01 May 2013
Dentsu swoops to acquire Brandscape
Newspaper section: Business
» Dentsu Inc, the global advertising firm based in Tokyo, has acquired local consultancy Brandscape in a bid to enhance its strength in Southeast Asia.
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96. business | 27 May 2013
Neighbourly advice
Newspaper section: Asia focus
» Japan needs to set long-term goals to normalise its relations with all its neighbours and at times move faster on regional cooperation if wants to tap Asia’s growing economic momentum, says Singapore Prime Minister Lee H...
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97. opinion | 01 May 2013
Disaster policy lacks liability
EDITORIAL
Newspaper section: News
» The United Nations office in Thailand is holding its annual meeting this week, and it deserves more attention than it is getting. That is because the 69th session of Escap (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the...
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98. news | 01 May 2013
Hilton to double Asean portfolio
HOTELS
Newspaper section: Business
» The Virginia-based Hilton Worldwide sees potential to more than double the number of hotels under its management in Southeast Asia by 2016 thanks to the improving regional economy.
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99. lifestyle | 27 Apr 2013
Let the food do the talking
COVER STORY
By Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Newspaper section: Muse
» A few months before Duangporn Songvisava was named Asia's Best Female Chef, she received a phone call asking if she would accept the award. Initially doubtful, she agreed to accept the award in March.
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100. news | 19 Jun 2013
'Brazil here we come,' Iran fans sing
By AFP
» Millions of joyous Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran on Tuesday after the national team beat Asia powerhouse South Korea 1-0 away to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
