Archive for the ‘Asia’ Category

Typhoon Megi Hits South East China – Lakhs of homes evacuated

TweetTyphoon Megi has hit the southeastern coast of China, today afternoon that forced evacuation of the people of the region. The typhoon reportedly made landfall at Zhangzhou, Fujian at around 12:55…

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Posted by Samron Jude on October 24th, 2010 in Asia | 3 Comments

Russia has the best Nerds

TweetI read not long ago that Russia has more than 250,000 software engineers. Additionally, they have more scientists per capita than India, which has nearly 10 times the population!
The Soviet Union…

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Posted by Bill Belew on October 22nd, 2010 in Asia | 1 Comment

Dick Cheney told to Mind His Own Business

TweetDick Cheney warned President Putin that he has"unfairly and improperly restricted the rights of her people."
The Russian people responded by going shopping.
Russians are a resilient bu…

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Posted by Bill Belew on September 10th, 2010 in Asia, Russia | 2 Comments

Where China, Japan, Russia and Korea Rank on the Ally List – Opinon Leaders

TweetOpinion Leaders were asked to rank countries in terms of best to worst allies of the US.
Contrary to the general public where only three countries were considered allies of the US by more than ha…

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Posted by Bill Belew on August 7th, 2010 in Asia, China, Japan | 3 Comments

What can keep Russia from Growing?

TweetWhat can keep Russia from growing?
1. Soviet-era bureaucracy2. Outdated industry3. Poor investment climate4. Retailing is booming but other businesses lag5. Millions of Russians are at risk of be…

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Posted by Bill Belew on July 31st, 2010 in Asia, Russia | 2 Comments

Dubai Burj Khalifa is tallest building in the World

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Image courtesy of Saga “Hung”
Burj Khalifa is the new name for Burj Dubai. Burj Khalifa can be translated as Khalifa Tower. The tower is named after UAE President Khalifa Bin Zayed. …

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Posted by Bill Belew on July 16th, 2010 in Asia | 2 Comments

World’s First Floating Nuclear Power Plant Under Construction

TweetI don't venture in to Russia all that often here at PanAsianBiz, though I would like to and feel that the many years I had contact with the country gives me some perspective.
However, this bi…

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Posted by Bill Belew on July 10th, 2010 in Asia | 1 Comment

Gazpromm Huffs and Puffs

TweetRussia’s Gazpromm huffed and puffed because it seems that Western European countries want to block it from buying local gas distribution companies.
Gazprom threatened to take their gas else…

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Posted by Bill Belew on July 7th, 2010 in Asia, China | No Comments