Business News: Asia

China touts Olympic readiness

Reuters — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:08:13 +0000

Chinese Olympic host cities deliver same message - we are ready.

Reuters — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:20:42 +0000

Beijing officials downplay link between low hotel bookings during Games and tightened visa policies.

Reuters — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:32:17 +0000

Fishermen in Japan, one of the world's top seafood consumers, went on strike to protest high oil costs and diminishing returns.

Reuters — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:39:30 +0000

Beijing recyclers discarded in Games security sweep.

Reuters — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:35:08 +0000

Excited and sleep-deprived Japanese celebrate the launch of Apple's new iPhone in Tokyo.

Reuters — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:30:54 +0000

Farmers produce fresh coconut sugar with support of major state run firms.

Reuters — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:08:43 +0000

The G8 summit in Japan concluded Wednesday, with developed and developing nations looking to boost growth and reign in greenhouse gases.

Reuters — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:18:13 +0000

Soaring fuel prices push car owners to pile on to already crowded trains.

Reuters — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:28:46 +0000

Cashmere farmers struggle to survive as they produce one of the world's most exclusive products.

Reuters — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:09:27 +0000

Japan's top mobile phone player, NTT docomo, is looking for overseas ties amid tough competition at home.