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Poverty breeding left-wing extremism in India

India's Planning Commission has cautioned against treating left-wing extremism in the country as a mere law and order problem while drawing attention to its socio-economic dimensions. Poverty, lack of access to forest resources and other deprivations are cited as reasons for growth of naxalism in a recent report.

Nepal's rare rhino falling prey to poachers

The rare one-horned rhinoceros in Nepal is on a steady decline due to rampant poaching. The endangered species, also found in northeastern India, is highly prized for its horns considered to have aphrodisiac qualities, say wildlife experts.

India to argue against biofuels at food summit

World leaders will seek solutions to the current crisis at the world food security conference starting June 3 in Rome. India will call attention to faulty policies and diversion of agricultural land for biofuels as its main causes, and not because Indians and Chinese are eating more.

Migrant boat sinks off Indonesia with 250 on board

Dec 18

A wooden boat packed with around 250 migrants sank off Indonesia's Java island Saturday, search and rescue officials told AFP, with rescue efforts hampered by bad weather and heavy seas. "The boat sunk south of Prigi beach in eastern Java and we have started a search and rescue effort," the national search and rescue team said in an sms message. State-run news agency Antara quoted search and rescue team member Brian Gauthier as saying: "The boat sank Saturday evening, and the national search and rescue team has already moved out to sea to start the search." "It is somewhat difficult to go on with the search because extreme weather has caused reduced visibility," he added. Thirty-three people...

U.S. Car Exporters Get Hit by China’s New Tariffs

Dec 16

Dec. 16 – The Chinese government recently announced the imposition of two new tariffs on U.S. car imports, bringing higher market access thresholds to U.S. auto manufacturers. In the “Announcement on Imposing Anti-dumping and Countervailing Measures on Imports of Certain U.S.-made Cars (MoC Announcement [2011] No.84)” issued on December 14, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) says that, between December 15, 2011 and December 14, 2013, both anti-dumping and countervailing tariffs will apply to U.S-made passenger cars and sports utility vehicles with engine capacities of 2.5 liters and above. Duties imposed on U.S. auto manufacturers will depend on the amount of … Continue reading →

US to intensify exports to India, China

Dec 16

Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) The United States plans to intensify focus on India, China, Brazil and other priority markets where its exports have the best potential for continued growth.

Villaraigosa says Asia trip will bring jobs, investment

Dec 16

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said his just-concluded 11-day trade mission ot Asia will bring jobs and investment of the city.

China Briefing App Launched

Dec 15

Free download includes all Asia Briefing titles Dec. 15 – China Briefing has launched its mobile app today, with the full website contents being available as part of an application that also bundles together the India, Vietnam, Russia, Mongolia Briefing websites, and 2point6billion.com (emerging Asia) plus a Dezan Shira & Associates section that deals with legal and tax regulatory updates in all these jurisdictions. The app is a free download, and is currently for iPhone. Blackberry and iPad will be available from next week, while the Android version will follow early next year. Updated every hour, we provide real time news and opinion on … Continue reading →