Asia Pacific News
- Fiji hit by 6.2-magnitude earthquake September 7, 2010
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake rattled the region surrounding the South Pacific island nation of Fiji Tuesday evening, the United States Geological Survey said. - 200 Chinese pilots gave fake credentials September 7, 2010
Over 200 pilots in China submitted fake records of their flying histories, and they were employed by airlines desperate for staff, the country's civil aviation authority has said. - Chinese embassy faces protests over bribe row September 7, 2010
The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu came under protesters' fire Tuesday, a week after a scandal broke out in Nepal over the opposition Maoist party allegedly seeking money from China to bribe MPs in … - Challenging speeding ticket saddles Oz truckie with a 10000-dollar payout! September 7, 2010
A truck driver in Australia will have to pay thousands in legal costs after he challenged a speeding ticket and appealed his case in three different courts. - Oz cops launch anti sexting video to warn teens of cell phone image danger September 7, 2010
Police in Australia have launched an anti sexting video to warn teenagers about the risk in sending provocative images from the mobile phones. - China offers additional 30mn dollars, more troops and choppers September 7, 2010
China has offered an additional aid of 30 million dollars for flood relief efforts in Pakistan, taking their total contribution to 500 million dollars, the Chinese ambassador in Pakistan, Lui Jian, ha … - Chinese billionaire to donate entire fortune September 7, 2010
A billionaire has pledged to donate his entire fortune to charity after his death, becoming the first in China to do so. - Julia Gillard to retain power in Australia September 7, 2010
Australia's incumbent Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who Tuesday won the support of two independent MPs to reach the half-way mark in parliament, is all set to form a minority government that will … - Indian pleads guilty to killing toddler in Australia September 7, 2010
An Indian national accused of killing three-year-old Gurshan Singh Channa pleaded guilty Tuesday to the crime in a court in Australia. - Flood-hit North Korea seeks help from South Korea September 7, 2010
North Korea has asked South Korea to send rice and necessary construction equipment to help it recover from floods, the government here said Tuesday. - China to give additional $29 mn to flood-hit Pakistan September 7, 2010
China has announced that it would provide an additional 200 million yuan ($29.4 million) of humanitarian aid for relief and reconstruction in the flood-hit Pakistan. - New Zealand, Australia exchange cricket umpires September 7, 2010
Australia and New Zealand have introduced an international exchange program for their senior cricket umpires. - Chinese to sue Japan firm over forced labour during WWII September 7, 2010
About 100 labourers in China will file a lawsuit next week against a Japanese company demanding apology and compensation for being forced to work in the firm during World War II, their lawyer said. - Poland lose to Australia in Krakow September 7, 2010
Poland 1-2 AustraliaPoland's winless run was extended to six matches as Holger Osieck's Australia held on with ten men in a committed Krakow friendly. - Labour govt in Australia September 7, 2010
Sydney, Sept. 7: Prime Minister Julia Gillard will form a minority government after two independent legislators voiced their support for her today and gave the Centre-Left Labour Party a second three- … - Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle Connects With CondoInternet.net September 7, 2010
SEATTLE, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ — As the emerging technology hub of Seattle, South Lake Union is home to the headquarters of Amazon.com, numerous biotech companies and one of the West Coast's most … - China willing to work with India for South Asia peace September 7, 2010
Beijing: China on Tuesday underlined its role in South Asia, saying that as an “important member” of Asia it was willing to work with India for peace and stability in the sub-continent. F. … - Strong quake strikes Fiji region September 7, 2010
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Fiji region early today, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no reports of any major damage. The quake hit. … - China sent home by Lithuania September 7, 2010
China produced some of their best form of the world basketball championships today but it still was not enough to upset an inform Lithuanian team who prevailed 78-67. Washington Wizards' Jianlian … - Vodafone Sells Stake in China Mobile for About $6.6 Billion September 7, 2010
Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) — Vodafone Group Plc, the biggest mobile-phone company by sales, is selling its 3.2 percent stake in China Mobile Ltd. for about $6.6 billion (4.3 billion pounds). - Gillard’s ‘Ferrari’ Web Plan Returns Her to Power in Australia September 7, 2010
Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) — Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s proposal to bring high-speed Internet access to Australia’s remotest corners helped her win the support she needed to secure power as …
