Japan Grows Leery of Luxury
An increasing number of Japanese consumers are avoiding conspicuous consumption and bling in the wake of Japan’s devastating earthquake, according
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Chinese Entrepreneurs Flying High
As many American business owners settle into a period of post-crisis austerity, China’s new cash-rich entrepreneurs are living the life.
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Hackers aim ruse at Apple computer users
Hackers are out to trick Apple computer users into infecting Macintosh machines with malicious code pretending to be legitimate security
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Ballmer Decries Huge China Sales Hole
Microsoft Corp.’s revenue in China this year will be about 5% of what it gets in the U.S. even though
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’3-D Sex and Zen’ Is Headed to U.S.
The 3-D erotic film that broke Hong Kong box-office records is headed to America. China Lion Film Distribution announced it
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Surgeon Susan Lim’s application against SMC dismissed
The High Court has dismissed surgeon Susan Lim’s application to stop the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) from setting up a
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A New Tablet From Acer Challenges iPad on Price
The tablet-computer race is heating up. The latest entrant, Acer Inc.’s Iconia Tab A500, is the first to offer compelling
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Chinese Demand Boosts Burberry
Luxury-clothing retailer Burberry PLC said Thursday its net profit more than doubled, boosted by increasing popularity with Chinese shoppers and
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HK fortune teller charged with forging tycoon will
Hong Kong police on Thursday charged fortune teller Tony Chan with forgery, more than a year after he lost a
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China’s Utilities Cut Energy Production, Defying Beijing
It is a power struggle that is causing a power shortage — one that has begun to slow China’s mighty
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