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PM Lee urges Europe to build up stake in Asia

PM Lee urges Europe to build up stake in Asia Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged Europe to build up its own stake in Asia and share in the region's prosperity as China and India continue to surge forward. He also highlighted that there are opportunities beyond those two countries and ASEAN should not be overlooked. Mr Lee added he hoped Singapore can have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) one day. Mr Lee was speaking to 180 government and business leaders at the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During his speech, Mr Lee

DHL Expects Double-Digit Revenue Growth In Asia In 06-CEO

DHL Expects Double-Digit Revenue Growth In Asia In 06-CEO Logistics and express delivery company DHL, a unit of Germanys Deutsche Post AG (DPW.XE), expects its Asia-Pacific revenue to continue to grow strongly this year in tandem with the regions economies, a senior executive said Friday. We expect solid double-digit revenue growth this year (in Asia-Pacific). We expect China growth at 35%-45% and India growth to be a very strong double digit, Scott Price, Chief Executive of DHL Express Asia Pacific, said at the sidelines of the launch of the companys Asia-Pacific Disaster Response Team. DHLs 40% market share in the region

Asia should build anti-corruption coalitions: WB

Asia should build anti-corruption coalitions: WB HANOI, Nov. 25 (Xinhuanet) -- Asian countries should build wide anti-corruption coalitions with the participation of people from different social classes, an official of the World Bank (WB) said here on Friday. The construction is quite necessary, especially in the countries which have poor management environment and serious corruption situation, WB director on charge of international relations, Vinay Bhargava, said at a meeting on introducing his book entitled "Challenging Corruption in Asia: Case Studies and a Framework for Action." The book recommends Asian countries review the menu

EA to build up presence in Asia with Singapore subsidiary

EA to build up presence in Asia with Singapore subsidiary Publishing giant Electronic Arts has announced plans to further expand into Asia with the establishment of a new studio in Singapore that also will employ staff from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Holland. EA Singapore's 20-strong staff will concentrate on translating and localising EA titles into at least five different languages for distribution throughout Asia, and will also produce online games for the region's booming Internet gaming market. Irene Chua will take on the role of VP of operations, while EA's Chris Thompson - VP and GM of EA Southeast Asia - will

Volunteers call for help in aiding S. Asia’s earthquake survivors

Volunteers call for help in aiding S. Asia’s earthquake survivors ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (BP)--The earthquake that rocked South Asia Oct. 8 has created a unique opportunity for sharing the Gospel, and more followers of Jesus need to go and help, a volunteer in the region noted. “We must go. This is the hour when the door is open -– for such a time as this,” volunteer Liz Fendley* said. “I don’t know how long this window of opportunity will be open in this area. We need to help these people, show them His love, care for them and build those vital relationships