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Taiwan will issue coupons by Chinese New Year

Taipei :: Taiwan | about 4 hours ago | Political News

Source: Taiwan News

Consumption coupons to stimulate the economy will be available on Jan. 19 at the latest, one week ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday, the government said yesterday. A release date just before the year's main holiday is most...

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House sets Dela Paz probe

Manila :: Philippines | about 17 hours ago | Political News

Source: Inquirer.net

The House of Representatives will begin its investigation into the Moscow fund mess at 1:30 p.m...Retired police director Eliseo de la Paz, the general caught with 105,000 euros in Russia last October would appear before the hearing, together with the...

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Business call on carbon tax

Melbourne :: Australia | about 3 hours ago | Political News

Source: New Zealand Infotech Weekly

The Government should bring in a low-level carbon tax of $5 to $10 a tonne instead of an emissions trading scheme, according to the Business Roundtable and oil explorers. Prime Minister John Key suggested this week that a carbon tax...

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MILF tags military in death, wounding of civilians

Maluso :: Philippines | about 3 hours ago | Political News

Source: GMA News

Philippines Moro rebels Wednesday accused the military for killing a civilian and wounding four others, including a minor, during its latest aerial bombardment to capture commander Umbra Kato in Maguindanao province...Sindak Ismael, 30, while those wounded were Haja Bai...

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SC ruling to cost 'illegal' cities in Cebu P120M each

Manila :: Philippines | about 4 hours ago | Political News

Source: GMA News

The cities of Bogo, Carcar and Naga stand to lose at least P120 million each in their share of internal revenues, after the Supreme Court (SC) invalidated the creation of 16 new cities. These cuts in funds will force the...

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The 'Cape No. 7' Chen Yunlin missed

Taipei :: Taiwan | about 3 hours ago | Political News

Source: Taiwan News

Besides handshakes with Kuomintang politicians and catcalls from pro-Taiwan demonstrators, People's Republic of China envoy Chen Yunlin was treated to a showing of Taiwan's hottest film in years, "Cape No...But the question is how Chen Yunlin, now chairman of Beijing's...

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Jia Qinglin meets Chinese-Philippine business delegation

Beijing :: China | about 9 hours ago | Political News

Source: Xinhuanet.com

Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met on Wednesday with the visiting delegation of the Federation of the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc (FFCCCII). Chen Changzhi, vice chairman...

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Hold order out vs Bataan gov, 10 others

Manila :: Philippines | about 14 hours ago | Political News

Source: Inquirer.net

The Sandiganbayan anti-graft court has issued a hold departure order (HDO) against suspended Bataan Governor Enrique "Tet" Garcia Jr. and 10 other provincial officials in connection with a graft case filed against them by the Office of the Ombudsman.

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Coke prices to be set by coke, steel sectors

Beijing :: China | about 15 hours ago | Political News

Source: CCTV

Coke prices will now be decided through negotiations between the coke and steel industries. The two sectors have just set November prices and will negotiate future prices on a monthly basis. Heavy market speculation and the global financial crisis jointly...

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Opposition wants infrastructure funds allocation transparency

Sydney :: Australia | about 15 hours ago | Political News

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Federal Government is giving councils $300 million to spend quickly on infrastructure, as part of efforts to stimulate the economy. Every council will get at least $100,000, but some will get as much as $3 million. Opposition Local Government...

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