Why Frank Gehry Is Looking to Asia

Monday, November 7th, 2011

With major architecture projects all but dead stateside, the East—and especially China—beckons Find more info about Why Frank Gehry Is Looking to Asia photos videos pictures. read more

Neglected Tropical Disease Burden In South Asia And India Is Very High

Monday, October 31st, 2011

The exceptionally high burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in South Asia and India has been revealed in a comprehensive report published in the open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Even though the World Bank recently reported there was a 7% overall economic growth in South Asia - 2010, these ...

PetroChina Gains Top Sinopec as Crude Counters Refining Loss

Friday, October 28th, 2011

PetroChina Co.’s third-quarter profit growth outpaced gains by rival China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. as higher crude oil prices helped counter refining losses at Asia’s biggest company by market value. Find more info about PetroChina Gains Top Sinopec as Crude Counters Refining Loss photos videos pictures. read more

Clinton Pushes Afghan Border Security, Trade in Central Asia

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pressed Afghanistan’s neighbors to halt the flow of militants and drugs across their borders and to support regional trade and a peace process to end a conflict tying up 100,000 U.S. forces. Find more info about Clinton Pushes Afghan Border Security, Trade in Central Asia photos ...

Flooding in Southeast Asia May Cause Food Shortages, UN Says

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

Communities in parts of Southeast Asia face “serious food shortages” after flooding devastated rice paddies and other crops since the start of September and aid deliveries are disrupted, the United Nations said. Find more info about Flooding in Southeast Asia May Cause Food Shortages, UN Says photos videos pictures. read more