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Laid-off NXP workers to see ?1.8m EU payout Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:50AMThe EU is stepping up to help employees made redundant by the Dutch chipmaker to find new jobs, under a fund to assist those hit by globalisation ( ZDNet UK - Business of IT )
Muslims find a voice in hip-hop that busts stereotypes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:39AMIslamic faith, American hip-hop music coexist as Muslims seek to reflect own experiences.
LIC launches new pension plan to mark 54 years of service Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:58AMKolkata, Sept 01 : Life Insurance Corporation of India, which is celebrating more than five decades of customer service, today announced the launch of a unique unit linked pension plan with guaranteed return of minimum interest.
KLIA2 will mark growth in aviation: PM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:54PMSEPANG: The new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) or KLIA 2 will mark the nation's growth and leadership in aviation globally and serve as an economic stimulus for the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Monday.
No place for racism, says PM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:54PMKuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the society should not allow the Malaysian way of life, which is based upon diversity and moderation, to be undermined by extreme attitudes which manifest themselves through racial and religious issues.
People's movements look up to small media in AP: Srinivas Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:08PMVisakhapatnam, Sep 1 : People and their movements are looking up to small media in the state, Telugu daily 'Andhra Jyothi' editor K Srinivas said here.
PM: KLIA 2 will boost tourism Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:35PMSEPANG : The new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) or KLIA 2 will mark the nation’s growth and leadership in aviation globally and serve as an economic stimulus for the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said yesterday.
NAJIB: DON'T LET RACIAL ISSUES DESTROY WHAT WE HAVE BUILT Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:15PMKUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the society should not allow the Malaysian way of life, which is based upon diversity and moderation, to be undermined by extreme attitudes which manifest themselves through racial and religious issues.
Receive our daily news briefing or weekly bulletin Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:44PMA selection of stories from the press and other media that relate to Ekklesia's areas of concern, produced by our staff, and including The Daily Telegraph, Independent, Guardian, BBC and the tabloids.
'Idol' hopeful arrested in Canadian terrorist roundup Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:19PMA man who appeared on Canada's version of "American Idol" has been arrested as part of an alleged Canadian terrorist cell.And if judges on his 2008 audition for the show had any say, he'd probably b
How we learned to start worrying and love Mahler Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:21PMOn Gustav Mahler's 11th birthday, the story goes, a family friend asked what he wanted to be when he grew up. "Jesus Christ," said the lad. To the astonished "Why?" he replied: "Because I want to suffer for other people."
The Leading Business Weekly Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:09PMMAYBE it’s the success of Slumdog Millionaire. Perhaps it’s because corporate outsourcing is now a very real — and frustrating — part of Westerners lives. Or perhaps it’s because India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and its influences have finally spread to Hollywood.
Scholars call for setting up of cultural award Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:06PMLeading writers and poets have urged authorities to further preserve the Qatari heritage by documenting and archiving as well as setting up a cultural award especially to heritage researchers.
3 Canadian men charged with terrorism Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:44PMA man who appeared on Canada's version of American Idol was the third person arrested as part of an alleged plot against targets in Canada and abroad, police say. read more
Banks back switch to renminbi for trade Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:08PMHong Kong, China ( FT ) -- A number of the world's biggest banks have launched international roadshows promoting the use of the renminbi to corporate customers instead of the dollar for trade deals with China.
NIIT, Tally in alliance for training professionals Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:47AMUnited news of India New Delhi, Aug 26: NIIT, an IT education firm, and Tally Solutions (P) Ltd today entered into an alliance to train professional globally for small and medium businesses (SMBs) with expertise in software firm's product.
BMD exposes 'The Left' for what it really is Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:37AMIn the midst of the current political morass in Botswana, there is fertile ground for an unabashedly socialisst party that will deliver the vast majority of Botswana from eternal dom, writes RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Terma to Head the ASIM Observatory for the International Space Station Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:04AMThe Danish high-tech company Terma is to head a European space project with the objective to take measurements and make observations from the International Space Station .
Takeover Code: adopting best global practices Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:58AMCALIBRATED APPROACH:Achuthan (right), Chairman of The Takeover Regulations Advisory Committee submitting the report to C. B. Bhave, Chairman, SEBI in Mumbai recently.
Bigger uniforms for our fat kids Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:45AMTHE expanding waistlines of Geelong students are forcing suppliers to custom-make school uniforms.
Tata Steel underscores need for inclusive growth Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:14AMJAMSHEDPUR: Tata Steel Managing Director, Mr H M Nerurkar today underscored the need for inclusion of one fourth of the country’s population, deprived of opportunities, in the development process to achieve sustainable growth.
2010 Reith Lecture Series: Scientific Horizons Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 9:40PMPart Four: The Runaway World
SOCIETY IN BRIEF 15/8 Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:27PMDeputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has requested that work stop at 23 gold mines in northern Ha Giang Province due to mineral regulation infringements.
17. Changing for the better Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 4:44PMMCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek's address to the Prime Minister and guests at the opening of the party's Chinese Economic Congress yesterday.
Sean O'Grady: Good marques: The car makers show us how to speed out of a slump Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 4:28PMBlessed be the car makers, for they shall inherit the earth.
Delhi T3's carpet not so welcoming Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:43PMTerminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. NEW DELHI: What was GMR — the company which built and operates Delhi's posh new airport terminal, T3 — thinking when it laid a vast acreage of garish, thick pile carpeting along its unending walkways?
English, the key to the world Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 12:50PMOf the many languages spoken in this world, English is the most popular. It is an international language which opens the door to the entire world. It has become the key instrument of globalisation, today.
Speed of PACER-Plus Negotiations Unfair on Pacific Island Nations Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 9:03AMAustralia and New Zealand are being accused of fast-tracking a Pacific-wide free trade agreement.
Publication of the book on Najib to refute slanders against government Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:46PM(Bernama) - The publication of the book on the trials and tribulations faced by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during his first year as the sixth Malaysian Prime Minister is seen to be able to refute the various slanders made by certain groups against the government and national leaders.
Indian-origin management guru to address Malaysian forum Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:25PMKuala Lumpur, Aug 11 : Virgin Group founder and chairman Richard Branson and US-based Indian management guru Anil Gupta will address a forum here next month.
Asean urged to improve 'soft Infrastructure' Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:51PMAsean must focus more on "soft" infrastructure development in the logistics industry - improving laws, regulations, human resource management, and customs procedures and environmental protection - in .....
Asean urged to improve 'soft Infrastructure' Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:36PMAsean must focus more on "soft" infrastructure development in the logistics industry - improving laws, regulations, human resource management, and customs procedures and environmental protection - in order to boost economic growth and competitiveness in the region, a seminar heard Tuesday (August 10).
GDP economic measure misleading: Stiglitz Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:28PMReplacing the gross domestic product (GDP) with another measure of economic output holds distinct advantages, says the World Bank former chief economist and Nobel Prize winner, Joseph Stiglitz. The GDP could be “a misleading indicator” for countries trying to measure their economic success, Stiglitz told delegates at the Australian Economic Forum in Sydney.
Youths On Diplomatic Undertaking Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:24PMKUALA LUMPUR, August 11 (Bernama) -- A group of five youths looking elegant in their black and gray suits were greeted with a salute fit for a dignitary much to their amazement when they entered the room.
Virgin boss Branson to speak at KL forum Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:46PMKUALA LUMPUR: Founder and chairman of the Virgin Group Richard Branson will be in town to take part in a forum entitled Dawn of the New Decade – Alternative Investment in Asia.
Joseph Stiglitz talks GFC, economic measurement systems Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:13PMFormer chief economist of the World Bank and Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz has spoken in Sydney about the possible advantages of replacing the GDP with another measure of economic output.
Freeing Asian minds Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:01PMThe intrusion of Europe into Asia, Africa and Latin America has some frightening economic, educational and cultural consequences. We need to de-Westernise.
Making a brief check Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:27PMProbe on why Aussies shorten words.
Time to unwind policy stimulus in East Asia Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:07PMEmerging East Asia is virtually assured of a V-shaped recovery from last year's economic slump. It is still too early to proclaim that the "V" stands for "victory".
Leaders must have the correct mindset Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:08PMLeaders are merchants in hope (Napoleon Bonaparte). The challenge many upcoming and seasoned leaders have is to think and act like leaders constantly. In short, to behave themselves into leadership. A leader is one who sells hope and the warehouse of hope is a positive mindset.
Bonfire of Illusions Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:46AMThe World Bank’s recent report on global economic prospects is a bumpy and entertaining read – if terror stories are your idea of fun, that is. It contemplates the possibility of 3.5 percent economic growth for the next three years.
Africa: Current Financial Crisis is a Moral One, Says Tutu Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:08AMThe end of the Cold War led to the false hope that all humans would be treated equally, says Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Malaysia cannot rely on past strategies to remain competitive: Nor Mohamed Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:09AMKUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday 20 July 2010 (Bernama) -- Malaysia cannot rely on past strategies, including low cost structure to remain competitive at global stage, the Dewan Negara was told today.
EU boosts hi-tech research budget Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:59AMThe EU announces 6.4bn euros (£5.4bn) of funding for scientific research and innovation next year - a 12% increase on this year's allocation.
Book Review: Bonfire of Illusions, The Twin Crises of the Liberal World by Alex Callinicos Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:14AMAlex Callinicos is a Professor of European Studies at King's College London, but more importantly he is a committed Marxist able to analyse the workings of capitalism on both an international economic and political level. Whilst many analysts of recent world history are working in a paradigm of apology ...
Business : Malaysia Cannot Rely On Past Strategies To Remain Competitive, Says Nor Mohamed Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:10AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia cannot rely on past strategies, including low cost structure to remain competitive at global stage, the Dewan Negara was told Tuesday.
Morning roundup: pick of the comment, July 20 2010 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:34AM1. France's three-strikes law for Internet piracy hasn't brought any penalties ( The New York Times ) Nearly three years ago France launched what was to have been the world's toughest crackdown on illegal file-sharing. Since then, not a single warning has been sent out.
The Corruption of Finance and the Rise of Power Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:24PMLet's talk about power today. Where does it come from? From the barrel of a gun? From a lump of coal? From the sun? .....More on power and energy tomorrow. Australia doesn't have the same public debt problems as other countries. But it depends on those countries for access to capital. That's a weakness. But its massive energy abundance is strength and a real boon to investors.
Summer Rerun: “Why America Will Need Some Elements of a Welfare State” Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:12PMThis post first appeared on February 14, 2007 An excellent column by Martin Wolf in the Financial Times, where he is the lead economics editor. Starting with principles put forward by Ben Bernanke in his recent speech on income inequality, Wolf concludes that America cannot do without some form of a welfare state, specifically improved training, [...]
LOOK EAST: Brand Japan Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:39PMPrecision, R&D, discipline — their code for success Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 09:32:00 I WAS among the lucky few to attend the Tun Mahathir Brand Laureate lecture series by the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia on July 15 in Kuala Lumpur. His Excellency Masahiko Horie spoke about “Building a Strong Country Brand...the Japanese Experience”, and did an excellent job by starting with the culture of ...