(Vetted) Question Time: Obama's Chinese Town Hall Nov 17, 2009
President Obama greets the audience at a town-hall meeting at the Museum of Science and Technology in Shanghai on Nov. 16, 2009 Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty ... Though the event was covered on Shanghai television, elsewhere in the country the broadcast networks did not carry the feed. (Time.com)
Chinese showroom to sell island items Nov 17, 2009
Hawaii House will be a wholesale and retail showroom in Shanghai where Hawaii products can be sampled and ordered, she said ... Hawaii House will be a wholesale and retail showroom in Shanghai where Hawaii products can be sampled and ordered, she said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obama in China faces tensions on trade and Tibet Nov 16, 2009
SHANGHAI: US President Barack Obama faces tensions with China over trade and Tibet on his first visit to the emerging superpower for a summit that will grapple with economic imbalances and the future of the yuan currency. Obama arrived in Shanghai, China's commercial hub, late on Sunday and is due to meet city officials and hold a town hall-style meeting with young people before heading to Beijing later on Monday. (India Times)
China, US spar over forex rates ahead of Obama visit Nov 16, 2009
That underscored strains likely to feature when Obama travels to Shanghai later on Sunday following moves by Washington to slap duties on various Chinese-made products and a growing drumbeat of pressure on Beijing to let 00004000 its yuan currency strengthen. It also suggested investors should be cautious about betting on a yuan appreciation after a central bank statement last week appeared to give the green light for strengthening. (India Times)
'Stronger yuan needed ' Nov 16, 2009
His remarks come as US 00004000 President Barack Obama is in Shanghai on the first leg of a four-day visit that will grapple with economic imbalances and the future of the yuan. Strauss-Kahn noted that Chinese authorities were already taking steps to boost household consumption, including health care reforms. (India Times)
Lingle plan would take $50M from Rainy Day Fund for schools Nov 16, 2009
She also unveiled the creation of a Hawaii House that will open in Shanghai and be a showroom for products from Hawaii's local businesses ... She also unveiled the creation of a Hawaii House that will open in Shanghai and be a showroom for products from Hawaii's local businesses. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obama must maintain a delicate balance in China Nov 16, 2009
President Obama arrived at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai late last night on his first visit to China ... SHANGHAI - President Obama is walking a tightrope on his first trip to China, seeking to enlist help in tackling urgent global problems while weighing when and how - or whether - he should raise traditional human rights concerns ... Obama arrived in Shanghai late last night, in a driving rain, hustling through a phalanx of umbrella-holding dignitaries to reach his limousine. (Boston Globe)
Apec leaders drop climate target Nov 15, 2009
The BBC's Chris Hogg in Shanghai says the face-to-face talks Mr Obama will have with China's President Hu Jintao will offer an opportunity to take the heat out of some of those trade disputes, and to pursue areas of co-operation, such as technology transfer from the US to help China build a so-called green economy. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
GE and AVIC to form avionics JV Nov 15, 2009
Part of the JV, which will have its headquarters in China, will involve the creation of a technology centre in Shanghai, where GE already carries out research and development. GE said the initial focus of the JV would be to develop equipment for China's planned COMAC C919 passenger jet, which will have at least 150 seats. (India Times)
Customer service tips from developing countries Nov 15, 2009
My older daughter, who is working in Australia, recently visited Shanghai for the first time. After her arrival, she e-mailed my wife and me about an experience she had going through Chinese passport control and customs. (FCW.com)
The golden glow Nov 15, 2009
We saw in Shanghai recently the assortment of very tough-looking guys in matching horizontal-striped shirts with black backpacks strapped to their broad shoulders breathing down the world No.1's neck, prompting Woods's caddie, Steve Williams, not someone to be messed with, to tell one chap to get out of Woods's face. It is not known if Woods has ever adopted the strategy of Bjorn Borg, who at times in London during his march to five straight Wimbledon singles titles, would put on a wig and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Obama reaffirms U.S. ties to Asia Nov 14, 2009
Obama vows renewed ties with Asia - CNN.com. Obama vows renewed ties with Asia. (CNN -- International)
State to spend $448K on World Expo booth Nov 14, 2009
The biggest chunk of the marketing funds $448,000 will be used to set up a Hawai'i booth in the U.S. pavilion at Shanghai's World Expo that runs from May to October 2010 and is expected to attract more than 70 million people ... Construction is under way in Shanghai for next year's World Expo, which will open May 1 and last seven months. (Honolulu Advertiser)
How a Slym chance worked for GM India Nov 14, 2009
GM is now divided into GM North America and GM International Operations (headquartered in Shanghai). The centre of gravity has moved from Detroit to the emerging east. (India Times)
Obama vows renewed ties with Asia Nov 14, 2009
Obama reaches out to AsiaSTORY HIGHLIGHTS. In speech, Obama renews U.S. ties with Japan, reaches out to China. (CNN)
* Obama leaves on debut Asia trip, first stop Japan Nov 13, 2009
Obama will next visit Shanghai and fly to Beijing for a state dinner and talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao (JA), then wrap up his tour in South Korea. It's a common perception in the region that US influence has been on the decline in the last decade, while Chinese influence has been increasing, said Obama's top East Asia aide, Jeffrey Bader. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
China's End Run Around the U.S. Nov 13, 2009
He'll start off in Tokyo, attend a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Singapore, travel to Shanghai and Beijing, then finish up in Seoul. It's a cover-the-waterfront trip, but the focus is on China, America's key trading partner and rival. (BusinessWeek)
Rupee hits 1-week low Nov 13, 2009
1 percent and the Shanghai Composite index shed 1 percent. Fund flows into stocks are a driver for the rupee. (India Times)
Asian mkts mostly lower after US fall Nov 13, 2009
Markets in Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul declined, while Hong Kong and Taipei traded slightly high 00004000 er after major US indexes slid by about 1 per cent overnight ... China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1 percent to 3,141. (India Times)
Obama to seek stronger ties in Asia Nov 12, 2009
Obama's first trip to China will include a "town hall" style meeting in Shanghai and sightseeing in Beijing, while in Japan he'll meet the emperor and empress, according to Rhodes. Obama's departure was delayed one day to allow his attendance at Tuesday's memorial service at Fort Hood Army Post in Texas. (CNN)
Kolkata facing brutal future Nov 12, 2009
Following Dhaka (9 out of 10 possible vulnerability points), other cities at high risk are Manila and Jakarta (8 each), Kolkata and Phnom Penh (7 each), Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai (6 each), Bangkok (5), and Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Singapore (4 each). "Kolkata is within the Ganga delta and thus only metres above current sea level, making it prone to salt-water intrusion and sea-level rise effects. Being eastern India's main centre for business and commerce, it has expanded to accommodate... (India Times)
Obama set to launch debut Asia mission Nov 12, 2009
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Electric cars need government support: Nissan-Renault CEO Nov 12, 2009
SHANGHAI: Electric cars could help China and other countries reduce their dependency on oil but the government must provide incentive to make the shift, Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said on Thursday. Car makers need backing as they respond to the growing consensus among consumers that zero-emission vehicles are necessary to cope with the environmental crisis, Ghosn told an auto forum in Shanghai. (India Times)
Ctrip.com International 3Q profit up 80 percent Nov 12, 2009
The company, based in Shanghai, earned 188. 5 million yuan ($27. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Volleyball Nets Huge Win Over OU Nov 12, 2009
Lei Wang-Francisco passed out a Big 12 three-set high 45 assists in the match. I'm really happy as a coach because it's always nice to see the hard work that your kids put in on the practice court pay off on game night. (Mutigers.com)
Emerging markets to lead recovery: HSBC Nov 11, 2009
LONDON: HSBC forecast that emerging markets will spearhead the economic recovery on Tuesday as the world banking giant said its third-quarter profits were "significantly" higher compared with a year earlier. In an HSBC trading 00004000 update, group chief executive Michael Geoghegan said that emerging markets would "drive the global recovery.". (India Times)
RCL, Shanghai port strengthen partnership Nov 11, 2009
Royal Caribbean strengthens partnership with Shanghai port - South Florida Business Journal ... Royal Caribbean strengthens partnership with Shanghai port ... is trying to cash in on the growing cruise business in Asia by signing an agreement with Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., the cruise company said Tuesday. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Lefty leads the way Nov 10, 2009
SHANGHAI: With the US PGA looking to foster closer ties with China, it was fitting that Phil Mickelson was the first winner of a World Golf Championship event in the country at the HSBC Champions over the weekend. The 39-year-old Americans first trip to Shanghai for the 2007 Champions, which he also won, was a rare venture outside the US for the world number two but in the last three years he has become an enthusiastic and vocal Sinophile ... US PGA commissioner Tim Finchem was also in... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
10-day China package from $888 Nov 10, 2009
The final destination of this China expedition is the ever-bustling cosmopolitan center of Shanghai, where visitors will spend two full days taking in exceptional sights and shopping at world-class stores. The package includes round-trip airfare, guided tours (with admission to popular attractions), intra-China transport, accommodations in 4-star hotels, eight American buffet breakfasts, and five Chinese lunches. (MSNBC -- Travel)
GM China '09 sales pass 1.5mn units Nov 9, 2009
SHANGHAI: US auto giant General Motors said on Monday it had extended its record sales streak in China, selling more than 1. 5 million units this year in contrast to weak sales at home since exiting bankruptcy. (India Times)
China's new Nasdaq-style board sees wild start Nov 9, 2009
I think the ChiNext board is very likely to see big fluctuations in the future," Yan said. Ahead of the start of ChiNext trade, the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Shang Fulin, cautioned investors by saying start-up stocks have potential for strong growth but also unstable financial results. The long-awaited board is expected to give small and medium-sized companies access to financing and encourage private equity firms and venture capitalists to back start-ups, in the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Techno Wrap: Promising bounce for Sensex, Nifty Nov 9, 2009
Shanghai and Brazil are also in uptrends ... Shanghai, Indonesia, Brazil and Turkey follow. (India Times)
'Overseas firms may list in China' Nov 9, 2009
BEIJING: The first red-chip and foreign companies could list shares on the Shanghai stock exchange next year, Jing Ulrich, chairman of China equities at J.P. Morgan, said on Monday ... "Within the next 12 months there should be at least a handful of red chip companies or foreign companies listed in Shanghai," Ulrich told reporters on the sidelines of a conference ... She mentioned China Mobile and CNOOC Ltd as red chips that might sell shares in Shanghai. (India Times)
America is rusting because of free trade Nov 7, 2009
"Carbon dioxide emissions expand if a company closes down in Toledo, Ohio, and moves to Shanghai, where the emissions standards are weaker, " Brown says. Put another way, as coma-inducing as the words "trade" and "globalization" may seem, we are what we buy and how we buy it. (Salon)
Golf Roundup: Woods three off pace in Asian World Cup Nov 6, 2009
The first World Golf Championship in Asia opened yesterday to a leader board filled with Stars & Stripes, led by wide-eyed Nick Watney and his 8-under 64 that tied the course record at the HSBC Champions in Shanghai and including, as always, Tiger Woods. Ryan Moore wasn't about to pass up a trip to China when he qualified by winning his first PGA Tour event in August. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
I-banks knock on IIMC door Nov 6, 2009
Last year, we did have offers in Shanghai and San Francisco, too, which can be expected this time as well, said IIMC external relations secretary Paul Savio. The day saw some big offers, as heavyweights like Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Credit Suisse, UBS and HSBC thronged campus. (India Times)
Uyghur activist seeks talks with Beijing Nov 6, 2009
Some people in Shanghai and Beijing hear my voice and then send it inside Xinjiang. IPS: What do you hope to achieve in the next few years for your people. (Asia Times Online)
Watney leads American charge Nov 6, 2009
SHANGHAI - So much for that notion that American golfers don't travel well ... Watney got more excitement than he expected when he went to Shanghai's metropolis in a cab that weaved through six lanes of cars on a three-lane highway. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Watney leads, Woods lurks in China Nov 6, 2009
SHANGHAI - So much for that notion that American golfers don t travel well. The first World Golf Championship in Asia opened yesterday to a leaderboard filled with Stars & Stripes, led by wide-eyed Nick Watney and his 8-under 64 that tied the course record at the HSBC Champions and including, as always, Tiger Woods. (Boston Globe)
Mickey Mouse to get a makeover Nov 6, 2009
The project was given new impetus this week with the announcement that, after 20 years of negotiations, the company had finally received the blessing of the Chinese government to open a theme park in Shanghai, potentially unlocking a new giant market for all things Mickey. Disney executives are treading carefully, and trying to keep a low profile, as they discuss how much they dare tweak one of the most durable characters in pop culture history to induce new generations of texting, tech-savvy... (India Times)
* China could become golfing powerhouse:Woods, Mickelson Nov 5, 2009
AFP , SHANGHAI Thursday, Nov 05, 2009, Page 19 ... Golfs inclusion in the 2016 Olympics would also help, added Woods, who tees off on the HSBC Champions in Shanghai today ... With golf becoming an Olympic sport, with Chinas commitment to the Olympics and golf, I believe the exposure of the worlds best players in Shanghai will drive the game of golf in China and in Asia, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Americans reluctant to travel out of their comfort zones Nov 5, 2009
SHANGHAI: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson might be at the WGC-HSBC Champions this week but a host of other Americans who qualified haven t taken up the offer ... Despite US$7mil being at stake in Shanghai this week and the tournament being upgraded to a World Golf Championship event, the thought of flying to China has proved too much for some ... In sharp contrast, every European Tour player eligible is in Shanghai. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hong Kong Disneyland May See Woes Mount With Plan to Build Shanghai Park Nov 5, 2009
Hong Kong Disneyland May See Woes Mount With Shanghai Park Plan - Bloomberg ... Hong Kong Disneyland May See Woes Mount With Shanghai Park Plan ... Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Jackie Liu and his girlfriend gave up on after one visit, even though it will be years before ground is broken on another park in Shanghai. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Tiger Woods in the hunt in Shanghai Nov 5, 2009
November 5, 2009 - 7:59PM. Melbourne-bound Tiger Woods began his two-week Pacific tour with a most respectable five-under-par 67 opening round at the $US7 million ($A7. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
American schedules early takeoff for Chicago-Beijing service Nov 5, 2009
American, a unit of AMR Corp., already flies between Chicago and Shanghai. What do you think. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Lingle calls Beijing meetings a success Nov 5, 2009
The next city on Lingle's itinerary is Shanghai, followed by stops in Hong Kong, Hainan Province and Guangdong Province. She is scheduled to return Nov. 13. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Who will be the last frog in the well? Nov 5, 2009
The conjunction of these characteristics partly explains why the visitor to Beijing, Shanghai or Chongqing is often astonished by the energy which circulates, indeed, in most Chinese megalopolis ... Events like the Beijing Summer Olympic Games last year or the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 stimulate the desire to learn the language of international exchanges ... David Gosset is director of the Euro-China Center for International and Business Relations at CEIBS, Shanghai, and founder of the... (Asia Times Online)
Watney shoots 64 to take lead at HSBC Champions Nov 5, 2009
Nick Watney of the U.S. hits the ball at 15th green during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 in Shanghai, China ... A cab ride into Shanghai's massive city center ... And what did he find to eat in Shanghai. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Disney says China approved Shanghai theme park Nov 5, 2009
SHANGHAI China's planning agency has approved plans for a Disney theme park in Shanghai, the Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday, a major step toward setting a deal for the long awaited project. A villager on his motorcycle watches TV journalists doing news broadcasting on an empty field which plans for a Disney theme park at the eastern Pudong district of Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 ... China's planning agency has approved plans for a Disney theme park in Shanghai, the Walt Disney... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
China electrifies urban transit Nov 4, 2009
China's overall goal is to create a generation of environmentally friendly cities, exemplified by the "Better City, Better Life" slogan for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 ... Large-scale capital investment for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and a concern for presenting a clean city to overseas visitors for the event, helped to bring electric buses to that city, and the same is now happening in Shanghai in advance of the World Expo ... Shanghai hopes to go one up next year, by deploying more than... (Asia Times Online)
Americans pass up golf tournament in Asia Nov 4, 2009
SHANGHAI --- The field for a World Golf Championship is never as strong when Americans require a passport. The HSBC Champions is no exception. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A good step for golf, even with Americans at home Nov 4, 2009
AP Photo Phil Mickelson of the U.S., left, and his compatriot Tiger Woods hit the balls during a photo call of the HSBC Champions golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The golf tournament will be held at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club from Nov. 5 to 8 ... SHANGHAI -- The field for a World Golf Championship is never as strong when Americans require a passport. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lower costs help midcap firm profits; s00004000ales still a worry Nov 4, 2009
Pricier bourses include those in Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur. "The market is ahead of valuations," said Ajay Parmar, head of institutional equities at brokerage Emkay Global. (India Times)
* Taipei inks expo cooperation deal Nov 3, 2009
In related news, the local ticket sales agent for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo said yesterday that only a few thousand tickets have been sold here since May ... She said her companys bid to become the exclusive local sales agent for the expo was made mainly to attract Taiwanese who would also book travel packages for the Shanghai World Expo rather than to profit from the tickets themselves. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 31, 2009
Shanghai is to spend 20 million restoring its former British Consulate in a sign it may be coming to terms with its colonial past. Hollywood is getting a $200 million (120 million) helping hand from the oil and gas rich Gulf state of Qatar as its movie industry struggles to cope with a box office slump. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
AI flight makes precautionary landing Oct 31, 2009
NEW DELHI: A Shanghai-bound Air India flight from Mumbai with 172 passengers today made a precautionary landing at the IGI airport here after it developed a technical snag ... All passengers were safe and they were shifted to another aircraft for their onward journey to Shanghai, the spokesperson added ... A Shanghai-bound Air India flight from Mumbai with 172 passengers today made a precautionary landing at the IGI airport here after it developed a technical snag. (India Times)
Lingle heads for China to push tourism, trade Oct 30, 2009
The governor will lead a delegation of state business development and tourism officials on a six-city tour, with visits planned for Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ... The governor is expected to speak with Chinese commerce officials about opening a "Hawaii House" in Shanghai to showcase Island products, and about a Hawaii presence at the Shanghai Expo, an international fair next year ... Kelvin Bloom, the chairman of the board of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, will travel only to Beijing and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Recovery fears send Asian mkts down Oct 29, 2009
42 per cent, while Shanghai saw shares slide 2. 10 per cent with worries over liquidity on the eve of the launch of the Nasdaq-style ChiNext board also plaguing sentiment. (India Times)
Lingle leads Hawaii delegation to China Oct 29, 2009
Kelvin Bloom, chairman of the and president of , will accompany the governor to tourism-related events and meetings in Beijing and Shanghai. Ted Liu, director of the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, also will accompany the governor. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Singapore - The perfect place for great food and shopping Oct 29, 2009
Needless to add I bought some tea too: Singapore Breakfast Tea and something called Weekend in Shanghai, which was absolutely delicious, especially the way the tea expert Alex brewed it for me. Why dont we have such centres in India. (India Times)
Lingle heading to China to push isle tourism Oct 29, 2009
The trip includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Haikou, Sanya and Guangshou ... In Shanghai, she'll consult organizers of a six-month exposition next year where Hawaii products could be featured ... The trip includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Haikou, Sanya and Guangshou. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Disney Dallas Oct 28, 2009
Disney has been forthcoming about other recent projects, with an announcement of a Shanghai park opening no later than the year 2014. The city of Frisco has been eyed as a part of major Disney Dallas rumors. (Suite101.com)
Three Chinese airlines report surge in profits Oct 28, 2009
China Eastern Airlines in Shanghai reported quarterly profit of 23 million yuan ($3. 3 million), or 0. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Newsweek: Chinas rail revolution Oct 28, 2009
The trip from Shanghai to Beijing, which currently clocks in at 10 grueling hoursand twice that, not so long agowill be cut to just four, making train travel between China's two most important cities a viable competitor to air for the first time ... Xie Weida, a professor at the Institute of Railways and Urban Mass Transport at Shanghai's Tongji University, argues that "transport will have a big impact on every aspect of the entire life of our society," stimulating development "not just in... (MSNBC -- International)
Long-haul passenger sues over broken seat Oct 28, 2009
A SYDNEY man is suing British Airways for up to $600,000 after he was forced to endure a long-haul flight from London to Shanghai in a broken seat, a court has heard. Richard John Pattison, 64, sustained an injury to his neck after he had to remain upright for the entire 12-hour flight when his seat would not recline past its "take-off" position. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
