http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/AsiaFind stories, videos, and photos about Asia from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:58:35 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Asia14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Asia from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/05/05/asia.drug.offence.penalties/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/05/05/asia.drug.offence.penalties/index.html#cnnSTCTextAsia is a major source of opium and heroin for the world market, according to the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime. Consequently, across Asia, most countries have adopted a severe stance against drug-related crime, and heavy penalties -- including capital punishment -- have been widely adopted.Tue, 05 May 2009 07:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/golf/01/11/golf.asia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/golf/01/11/golf.asia/index.html#cnnSTCTextAsia won the Royal Trophy for the first time as they wrapped up a 10-6 victory over Europe after the concluding singles in Thailand.Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:06:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/30/global.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/30/global.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTextMajor Asia and Pacific markets traded higher Tuesday in the waning days of a dismal year.Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:10:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/23/news/international/global_markets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/23/news/international/global_markets/index.htmEurope's major markets gained ground Tuesday morning, ignoring slumping indexes in Asia and on Wall Street.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:20:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/12/23/global.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/12/23/global.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTextEurope's major markets gained ground Tuesday, ignoring slumping indices in Asia and on Wall Street.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:13:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/12/12/global.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/12/12/global.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTextMost Asia and Pacific markets soared on Monday, riding higher on hopes of a bailout for America's troubled automakers.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:17:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1857104,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1857104,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsEuropean stock markets traded sharply lower following overnight losses in Asia, as investors fretted about the global economy ahead of expected interest rate reductions later from the European Central Bank and the Bank of EnglandThu, 06 Nov 2008 11:00:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/11/02/global.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/11/02/global.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTextMajor stock indices around Asia and the Pacific traded higher on Monday.Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:27:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/10/31/world.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/10/31/world.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTextStocks attempted a fight back Friday after a poor day in Asia which saw the Nikkei declining even after the Bank of Japan cut rates for the first time in seven years.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/10/25/asia.europe/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/10/25/asia.europe/index.html#cnnSTCTextAsian and European leaders vowed Saturday to act together to address the global financial crisis, calling for decisive action following a two-day summit in the Chinese capital.Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:09:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1849111,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1849111,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsAsian and European markets have another black day as traders keep selling sharesFri, 10 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1848987,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1848987,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsStocks in the region suffer historic losses as economic news goes from bad to worseFri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1842723,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1842723,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsShares rebound following big gains in the U.S. and government efforts to prop up financial marketsFri, 19 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/03/24/eco.talking.points.fish/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/03/24/eco.talking.points.fish/index.html#cnnSTCTextOrnamental fisheries are a booming business, often providing a much-needed industry in developing countries. However, they're often caught using environmentally-harmful and inhumane techniques. Cyanide fishing is illegal but a common practice in many parts of Asia with many reverting to this banned methods for cost and ease. Watch video.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/03/17/world.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/03/17/world.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTextMarkets across Asia and Europe suffered heavy losses as the fallout from the shock sale of Bear Sterns continued -- but Wall Street recovered most of its losses on a dramatic Monday.Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/02/22/asia.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/02/22/asia.markets/index.html#cnnSTCTextAsian stock markets ended the week in negative territory following the latest disappointing economic reports out of the United States.Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:18:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1706082,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1706082,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe world still moves in file with the US, but how badly it suffers in a coming slowdown depends on how long it lastsWed, 23 Jan 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/golf/01/03/trophy.off/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/golf/01/03/trophy.off/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Royal Trophy in Bangkok -- a match play tournament between teams from Europe and Asia -- has been postponed after Thailand entered a period of mourning following the death of the king's sister. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:08:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/golf/12/04/champions.pak/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/golf/12/04/champions.pak/index.html#cnnSTCTextSouth Korean star Se Ri Pak and Natalie Gulbis of the United States are the latest big names to confirm their participation in the HSBC Women's Champions tournament in Singapore next year.Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:30:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TECH/biztech/11/29/digital.dotasia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TECH/biztech/11/29/digital.dotasia/index.html#cnnSTCTextA land rush is happening in Hong Kong, but it doesn't involve the high-rise properties for which the city is famous. Instead, it's the epicenter of a brand new patch of cyber real estate soon to go on the global market.Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:33:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/11/07/ww.lifeoutsourcing/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/11/07/ww.lifeoutsourcing/index.html#cnnSTCTextThey either obsequiously kowtow to your every demand, or mutter sarcastic remarks after reasonable requests like picking up your newly-heeled brogues or collected your Pomeranian from the dog salon -- so, really, who needs a real butler or even a personal assistant anymore when you can now outsource your personal life?Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:21:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/BUSINESS/08/28/asiastox.wednesday.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/BUSINESS/08/28/asiastox.wednesday.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextInvestors sold risky assets Wednesday on renewed fears about the health of the U.S. economy, Asia's top export market, hammering regional stocks and fueling gains in the yen and safe-haven government bonds.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/BUSINESS/08/27/asiastox.monday.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/BUSINESS/08/27/asiastox.monday.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextStocks rose on Monday, taking their cue from a Wall Street rally triggered by surprisingly strong economic data, but ongoing jitters about the risk of further credit-market problems helped the yen edge up.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/BUSINESS/08/26/asiastox.monday.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/BUSINESS/08/26/asiastox.monday.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextAsia Pacific stocks opened stronger on Monday, taking their cue from a Wall Street rally triggered by surprisingly strong economic data, while the yen weakened against the dollar.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:01:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1656283,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1656283,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe influential filmmakers create a $285 million fund for Asian films, hoping to expand audiences and maybe save some money tooSat, 25 Aug 2007 16:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/15/news/international/bc.centralbanks.asia.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/15/news/international/bc.centralbanks.asia.reut/index.htmAsia's central banks took further steps Wednesday to smooth trade in the region's currency and short-term interest rate markets, as credit fears slammed stocks and sent the yen to a 4-1/2-month high.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:06:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/10/news/international/bc.centralbanks.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/10/news/international/bc.centralbanks.reut/index.htmThe European Central Bank mounted a second day of action to calm panicky credit markets Friday, after Asia central banks joined a global campaign by monetary authorities to inject extra cash into banking systems.Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2007/07/23/100135836/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2007/07/23/100135836/index.htmJust seven years ago Fortune was predicting that high-flying tech companies would soon displace the oil and auto giants that had been hogging the limelight at the top of the Global 500.Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:11:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1626477,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1626477,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsAsia is bracing for a dramatic surge in cancer rates over the next decade as people in the developing world live longer and adopt bad Western habitsFri, 01 Jun 2007 13:30:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/05/14/news/economy/sempra_qa.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/05/14/news/economy/sempra_qa.fortune/index.htmThink oil prices are volatile? Well, check out the price swings for natural gas.Mon, 14 May 2007 18:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/03/27/talkasia.johar.script/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/03/27/talkasia.johar.script/index.htmlBLOCK ATue, 27 Mar 2007 07:16:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/03/03/talkasia.kotooshu.script/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/03/03/talkasia.kotooshu.script/index.htmlAS: Atika ShubertSat, 03 Mar 2007 06:07:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/02/22/markets/markets_nyopen/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/02/22/markets/markets_nyopen/index.htmStocks opened mixed Thursday as investors eyed rallies in markets in Europe and Asia and a dip in jobless claims in the United States.Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/01/17/bt.lax/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/01/17/bt.lax/index.htmlLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) began life as a dusty landing strip in the corner of a Southern Californian ranch but has grown to become the world's fifth busiest airport.Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:00:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/golf/01/17/golf.pakistan/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/golf/01/17/golf.pakistan/index.htmlThe Asian Tour starts a new season at the Pakistan Open this week, with more tournaments and prize money on offer than ever before for the region's ranks of improving professionals.Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:21:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/19/markets/markets_1130/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/19/markets/markets_1130/index.htmStocks remained in negative territory Tuesday as investors digested a jump in wholesale prices and a staggering sell-off in Thailand.Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:41:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/19/markets/markets_1030/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/19/markets/markets_1030/index.htmStocks fell Tuesday morning but were off their lows after a surge in prices paid by businesses spurred inflation fears and a massive sell-off in Asia rocked the market.Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TECH/biztech/11/26/iptv/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/TECH/biztech/11/26/iptv/index.htmlFor the future of the television industry, eyes worldwide are watching Asia. The computer and Internet businesses may have sprung from the West, but with Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) it's the East that's leading the way.Sun, 26 Nov 2006 05:55:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/18/Bush.radio/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/18/Bush.radio/index.htmlPresident Bush stressed on Saturday the shared advantages of U.S.-Asia cooperation in trade and in fighting militant Islamic terrorism and a nuclear North Korea.Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:44:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/07/01/8380535/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/07/01/8380535/index.htmEcosphere Associates sells what appear to be plastic eggs full of bilge water. But look closer. Inside each Ecosphere you'll find a self-contained ecosystem - replete with shrimp, algae, and bacter... Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/06/20/news/international/pluggedin.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/06/20/news/international/pluggedin.fortune/index.htmAsia is the new hot spot for retail expansion, and for good reason - shoppers there just want to have fun.Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:06:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/05/01/8376206/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2006/05/01/8376206/index.htmLate last year I decided to begin importing resins, the raw materials our family-owned company uses to manufacture plastic bags. I had heard the prices offered by suppliers in Asia had become too a... Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/BUSINESS/06/14/asianstox.wednesday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/BUSINESS/06/14/asianstox.wednesday/index.htmlAsian share markets clawed their way back Wednesday from the previous day's global stock rout as investors foraged for value.Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/06/12/climate.change/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/06/12/climate.change/index.htmlRapid global warming poses a variety of security threats to the Asia Pacific region that have been "seriously underestimated," a new study says.Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/BUSINESS/06/07/asiastox.thursday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/BUSINESS/06/07/asiastox.thursday/index.htmlJapan had its biggest loss in a year and other Asian markets plunged to multi-month lows Thursday, extending recent sharp falls as exporters continued to decline on fears of a U.S. slowdown.Thu, 08 Jun 2006 03:50:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/05/25/typhoons/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/05/25/typhoons/index.htmlTropical cyclones are heat engines formed over the vast expanses of water that form the world's oceans.Thu, 25 May 2006 09:31:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/03/30/news/companies/mercer_pandemic_survey/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/03/30/news/companies/mercer_pandemic_survey/index.htmNEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Ninety-percent of companies worldwide think an avian flu pandemic would affect their business because of absenteeism, 70 percent think their profits would be hurt -- but just 47 percent have begun to put together a business continuity plan.Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:07:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/12/30/asia.airlines/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/12/30/asia.airlines/index.htmlA sustained period of boom for Asian airlines has been forecast to hit turbulence in 2006 with the next 12 months likely to be a make or break time for key players.Fri, 30 Dec 2005 12:34:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/30/news/international/markets_asia.dj/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/12/30/news/international/markets_asia.dj/index.htmShare markets were mixed to lower across Asia Friday , with Tokyo dragging the region down as traders booked profits during a holiday- shortened session ahead of an extended New Year's break.Fri, 30 Dec 2005 10:49:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/12/14/talkasia.rain.script/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/12/14/talkasia.rain.script/index.htmlLH: Lorraine Hahn R: RainWed, 14 Dec 2005 06:37:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/12/01/execution/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/12/01/execution/index.htmlAt dawn on Friday, a hangman at Changi Prison in Singapore placed a hood over the head of drug trafficker Van Nguyen, put a noose around his neck and opened a trap door in a "long-drop" procedure that killed the Australian citizen.Thu, 01 Dec 2005 07:07:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/conditions/10/10/birdflu.mutations/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/conditions/10/10/birdflu.mutations/index.htmlA physician monitoring the threat of avian influenza says a key question is whether the strain of bird flu in Asia has mutated into a flu that could result in a human pandemic.Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/10/07/talkasia.cheng.script/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/10/07/talkasia.cheng.script/index.htmlLH: Lorraine Hahn VC: Vincent ChengFri, 07 Oct 2005 08:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/27/news/international/markets_asia.dj/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/27/news/international/markets_asia.dj/index.htmSouth Korean and Australian stock markets surged to all- time highs Tuesday, leading Asian indexes that mostly were in positive territory.Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/08/news/international/asia_markets.dj/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/08/news/international/asia_markets.dj/index.htmJapanese shares closed lower as the central bank said it would keep monetary policy steady and national elections drew nearer.Thu, 08 Sep 2005 15:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/BUSINESS/08/15/execed.asia3.demand/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/BUSINESS/08/15/execed.asia3.demand/index.htmlWith half its population of three billion under the age of 25 and the wheels of economic activity gathering pace, Asia is experiencing burgeoning demand for executive education.Mon, 15 Aug 2005 08:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/BUSINESS/08/15/execed.asia2.different/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/BUSINESS/08/15/execed.asia2.different/index.htmlAs competition for executive education students intensifies in Asia, business schools are relying on a mix of brand and reputation to differentiate their offerings.Mon, 15 Aug 2005 08:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/BUSINESS/08/15/execed.asia/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/BUSINESS/08/15/execed.asia/index.htmlAsia's rapidly growing economies have sparked an increase in demand for executive education -- and business schools throughout the world are responding with gusto.Mon, 15 Aug 2005 08:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/05/news/international/markets_asia.dj/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/05/news/international/markets_asia.dj/index.htmRising crude prices, weakness on Wall Street and political uncertainty in Japan combined to pressure stocks in Asia Friday .Fri, 05 Aug 2005 15:32:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2005/04/01/8256475/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2005/04/01/8256475/index.htmThe World Health Organization recently warned that a global flu pandemic will hit in the next several years and will kill as many as seven million people. In Asia, where the pandemic will probably ...Fri, 01 Apr 2005 05:01:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/02/22/bird.flu/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/02/22/bird.flu/index.htmlTop health officials have new concerns about a potentially devastating flu strain in Asia.Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:40:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/02/21/markets/world_markets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/02/21/markets/world_markets/index.htmEuropean shares closed lower on Monday, hurt by highly-leveraged utilities and transport services amid worries companies like Suez and Autostrade may have to start paying higher interest rates.Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:40:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/01/21/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/01/21/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmThe dollar traded mixed Friday while Treasury bond yields were little changed.Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:37:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/01/17/markets/forex/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/01/17/markets/forex/index.htmThe yen briefly rose to a five-year high against the dollar Monday as investors bet next month's meeting of Group of Seven industrialized nations would urge Asian countries to let their currencies rise.Mon, 17 Jan 2005 12:04:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/01/13/tsunami.env/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/01/13/tsunami.env/index.htmlScientists from around the world have expressed grave concerns about the health of local ecosystems and their ability to sustain survivors of the tsunamis that struck parts of Asia and Africa last month.Thu, 13 Jan 2005 19:21:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/01/06/tsunami.poll/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/01/06/tsunami.poll/index.htmlAlmost three-quarters of Americans surveyed in a poll released Thursday have prayed for victims of the southern Asia tsunamis, but when it comes to cash donations, only 45 percent have pulled out their wallets.Fri, 07 Jan 2005 00:03:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/01/03/asia.quake.insurance/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/01/03/asia.quake.insurance/index.htmlAs millions of Asians seek to repair shattered lives amid a mounting death toll, experts say the economic impact of the tsunami tragedy appears to be much smaller than other natural disasters.Mon, 03 Jan 2005 05:23:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/africa/12/28/tsunami.kenya/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/africa/12/28/tsunami.kenya/index.htmlThis is a story e-mailed to CNN from a young man in Africa. If you want to tell us about your experience, e-mail your account to tsunami@cnn.com. We are also publishing more first-hand accounts here. We are also publishing your appeals for information about missing relatives and friends here.Wed, 29 Dec 2004 03:27:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/12/28/tsunami.kenya/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/12/28/tsunami.kenya/index.htmlMy story may be of interest in relation to the Asia quake. My name is Sayyeda Valli. I am 17 years old, and I'm a student at Jaffery Academy in Mombasa, Kenya.Wed, 29 Dec 2004 02:53:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/12/07/asia.technology/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/12/07/asia.technology/index.htmlTechnology spending by Asian companies will top $200 billion in 2005 due to the expanding demands of the Chinese and Indian economies, research group Gartner predicted on Tuesday.Tue, 07 Dec 2004 12:13:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/09/30/asiastox.thursday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/09/30/asiastox.thursday/index.htmlAsian investors took advantage of a pause in climbing oil prices on Thursday to buy beaten-down technology stocks, autos and other exporters, snapping a nine-session losing streak by Japan's key stock index.Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/09/22/asia.adb/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/09/22/asia.adb/index.htmlDeveloping Asia and the Pacific will grow at 7.0 percent in 2004 on strong exports and buoyant intraregional trade, the Asian Development Bank says.Thu, 23 Sep 2004 03:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/09/20/asiastox.monday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/09/20/asiastox.monday/index.htmlAsian stocks were mostly higher on Monday, led by selected technology and metals firms, while oil extended gains and the dollar edged up ahead of an expected U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate rise on Tuesday.Mon, 20 Sep 2004 08:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/08/31/bt.asia.airlines/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/08/31/bt.asia.airlines/index.htmlWith the fear of SARS and bird flu outbreaks behind them, travelers are returning to Asia's skies in their droves, yet airlines are bracing for turbulent times ahead.Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/08/17/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/08/17/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlJapan led Asian stocks to a mainly higher close Tuesday as investors looked for bargains after Monday's sharp falls.Tue, 17 Aug 2004 07:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/08/11/asiastocks.wednesday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/08/11/asiastocks.wednesday/index.htmlAsia's biggest markets closed mainly higher Wednesday as investors welcomed the Federal Reserve's positive view of U.S. economic growth.Wed, 11 Aug 2004 07:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/29/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/29/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlAsian markets have closed mainly higher Tuesday, but moves are muted as investors await a decision on interest rates at this week's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.Tue, 29 Jun 2004 06:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/22/asiastocks.wednesday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/22/asiastocks.wednesday/index.htmlAsia's biggest markets are slightly higher at midday Wednesday following a late rally that lifted Wall Street into the black.Wed, 23 Jun 2004 02:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/22/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/22/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlAsia's biggest markets closed slightly lower Tuesday following modest declines on Wall Street.Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/17/asiastocks.thursdayclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/17/asiastocks.thursdayclose/index.htmlAustralia's share market closed at a record high Thursday, headlining an otherwise quiet day in Asia.Thu, 17 Jun 2004 06:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/14/asiastocks.tuesday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/14/asiastocks.tuesday/index.htmlAsian markets are broadly weaker at midday Tuesday, extending the previous day's losses among tech-related stocks.Tue, 15 Jun 2004 01:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/08/asiastocks.wednesday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/08/asiastocks.wednesday/index.htmlAsian stocks are slightly lower at midday Wednesday after the gains of the past two days, with falls for key tech issues.Wed, 09 Jun 2004 02:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/06/asiastocks.monday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/06/asiastocks.monday/index.htmlJapanese stocks are sharply higher in early trade Monday, building on a firm finish for Wall Street and expectations of better corporate earnings.Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/01/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/06/01/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlAsian stocks have staged a turnaround to finish mainly stronger Tuesday as oil prices move back above $40 a barrel.Tue, 01 Jun 2004 08:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2004/06/01/370446/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2004/06/01/370446/index.htmFirst, the good news: Deflation is no longer a threat. The bad news? Inflation suddenly is. For the first time in years, economists will be paying anxious attention to the Consumer Price Index, sla...Tue, 01 Jun 2004 04:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/25/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/25/asiastocks.tuesdayclose/index.htmlJapanese and South Korean stocks led Asia to a mainly lower close Tuesday, with the high price of oil continuing to weigh on the region's growth outlook.Tue, 25 May 2004 08:02:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/20/asiastocks.thursdayclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/20/asiastocks.thursdayclose/index.htmlAsian markets have turned down Thursday after early gains, with key markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan closing in the red.Thu, 20 May 2004 07:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/13/asiastocks.thursdayclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/13/asiastocks.thursdayclose/index.htmlMarkets in Asia closed sharply lower Thursday, with Japan and South Korea leading the falls after their big gains on Wednesday.Thu, 13 May 2004 05:29:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/12/asiastocks.thursday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/12/asiastocks.thursday/index.htmlMarkets in Asia are broadly lower near midday Thursday, with Japan and South Korea leading the falls after their big gains on Wednesday.Thu, 13 May 2004 01:59:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/07/asiastocks.fridayclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/05/07/asiastocks.fridayclose/index.htmlAsian stocks were mainly lower Friday as U.S. interest rate nerves weigh on recent Japanese high-flyers such as the big banks.Fri, 07 May 2004 06:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/04/20/asiastocks.wednesday/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/04/20/asiastocks.wednesday/index.htmlJapanese stocks are slightly higher at the end of the morning session Wednesday as Asian markets weigh the possibility of a U.S. interest rate rise.Wed, 21 Apr 2004 02:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/03/18/private.jets/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/03/18/private.jets/index.htmlThe private jet business is seeing signs of take-off in 2004.Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:11:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/asian.hiphop/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/asian.hiphop/index.htmlHip-hop is quickly becoming the most popular style of music across Asia, even eclipsing today's big rock acts.Thu, 11 Mar 2004 08:15:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2004/02/23/362200/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2004/02/23/362200/index.htmThe bird flu that's sweeping across Asia has killed more than a dozen people, and health officials warn it could soon evolve into a far deadlier strain. It's only the latest virulent new disease to...Mon, 23 Feb 2004 05:01:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/02/21/birdflu.wrap/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/02/21/birdflu.wrap/index.htmlThe World Health Organization is trying to calm fears that the reported infection of cats with bird flu could signal an increased risk to humans.Sat, 21 Feb 2004 05:13:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/02/19/birdflu.wrap/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/02/19/birdflu.wrap/index.htmlTwo domestic cats and a leopard have died in Thailand from the same bird flu that has devastated the nation's poultry industry and killed at least 21 people across Asia.Thu, 19 Feb 2004 02:25:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/02/09/bird.flu.timeline/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/02/09/bird.flu.timeline/index.htmlSince South Korea confirmed a bird flu outbreak in December, authorities have been scrambling to crack down on a disease which has already resulted in human deaths and is ravaging chicken farms in Asia.Mon, 09 Feb 2004 05:26:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/02/03/asiastox.close/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/02/03/asiastox.close/index.htmlThe struggling dollar, now at its lowest point against the yen since September 2000, pushed down bourses across Asia Tuesday.Tue, 03 Feb 2004 07:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/01/29/asiastocks.thursclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/01/29/asiastocks.thursclose/index.htmlMarkets across Asia closed lower Thursday, embracing the negative sentiment of the past two days on Wall Street and concern about the continuing weakness of the dollar against their currencies.Thu, 29 Jan 2004 07:26:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/01/26/asiamarket.monclose/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/01/26/asiamarket.monclose/index.htmlJapanese stocks have closed lower Monday, led by a slide among banks after a weekend report on UFJ Holdings hurt investor confidence in Japan's financial sector.Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:32:00 EST