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South Korea Cancels Space Rocket Launch
Scientists suspend the launch of Naro-1 just 17 minutes before the scheduled launch time.
Geetha Pillai Nov 29, 2012
European Markets Gain on Hopes of US 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal
European stocks gain in the morning trade, following global markets, on hopes of US lawmakers reaching a solution on the 'fiscal cliff'.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 29, 2012
South Korea Prepares for Rocket Launch into Space
North Korea may take advantage of Naro-1 launch to pursue its own programme.
Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 27, 2012
Gangnam Style Becomes Most-Viewed YouTube Video of all Time
A video by South Korean popstar Psy has broken the YouTube record for most watched video ever, with Gangnam Style racking up over 820 million views.
David Gilbert Nov 26, 2012
Sony and Panasonic Debt Rating Cut to Junk Status by Fitch
Ratings agency cuts grades of consumer electronics giants, citing business weakness.
David Gilbert Nov 22, 2012
Japan PM Dissolves Parliament as General Election Set for December
Dissolution follows support for key electoral reforms.
Geetha Pillai Nov 16, 2012
US Presidential Elections: Yuan Emerges as Real Alternative to US Dollar
Renminbi's ascendance as international reference currency depends on size and scale of new leadership's economic reforms.
Geetha Pillai Nov 06, 2012
iPad mini Review [VIDEO]
Has Apple cracked the 7in tablet market, or are Google's and Amazon's cheaper alternative still the ones to go for?
David Gilbert Nov 05, 2012
Asian Markets End Lower on US Election Uncertainties
Improved US jobs data fails to cheer
Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 05, 2012
Geek Speak: Why Gangnam Style Will End Civilisation
While PSY's Gangnam Style takes over the world, Lianna Brinded takes a look at how it will spell the end to us all.
Lianna Brinded Nov 05, 2012
Hyundai and Kia Shares Plunge on Mileage Error
Shares fall after US watchdog finding that Hyundai and Kia overstated fuel efficiency of vehicles.
Jerin Mathew Nov 05, 2012
China's New Leaders: Where Next for Sino-Japanese Relations in Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands Dispute?
As the 18th Party Congress prepares to anoint a new leadership, China expert Jonathan Fenby warns of the potential of nationalism undermining economic progress for the new superpower.
Jonathan Fenby Nov 02, 2012
Asian Elephant Koshik Learns to Speak Korean
Elephant at South Korea's Everland Zoo learns to say five words by vocalising words with trunk and mouth.
Hannah Osborne Nov 02, 2012
Samsung Galaxy S4 to Feature 28nm Quad-Core ARM15 CPU
Samsung Galaxy S4 is expected to be powered by a 28nm quad-core ARM15 CPU.
Shruti Hirur Nov 02, 2012
Asian Markets End Higher on US and China Economy Hopes
Nikkei ends 1.17 percent up while KOSPI gains 1.07 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng have gained 0.60 and 1.33 percent respectively.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 02, 2012
Asian Markets Up, Investors Await Wall Street Re-opening After Sandy
Nikkei and KOSPI gain 0.96 percent and 0.63 percent respectively. Hang Seng is up 0.51 percent while Shanghai slid 0.14 percent.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 31, 2012
South Korean Activists Drop Anti-Pyongyang Propaganda Leaflets on North despite War Threats [PHOTOS]
North Korea threatens military action if anti-dictatorship leaflets are dropped across border.
Umberto Bacchi Oct 29, 2012
Asian Markets Down, Japanese Monetary Stimulus Fails to Cheer
Nikkei slips 1.35 percent while South Korea's KOSPI falls 1.72 percent. Shanghai index and Hang Seng slid 1.68 and 1.21 percent respectively.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 26, 2012
South Korean Economy Records Slowest Growth in Three Years
Falling global demand and sluggish domestic investments push South Korea's economic growth to three-year lows.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 26, 2012
Asian Markets Down on Gloomy Corporate Earnings
Major Asian indices trade lower on worries of weak corporate earnings.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 26, 2012
Asian Markets Gain on Chinese GDP and US Housing Data
Nikkei climbs 1.66 percent while KOSPI gains 0.15 percent. Shanghai and Hong Kong markets rise 0.52 and 0.48 percent.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 18, 2012
Nikkei and Hong Kong Gain While Other Major Asian Markets Fall
Nikkei 225 average and Hang Seng end 0.51 percent and 0.09 percent higher while KOSPI and Shanghai fall 0.40 per cent and 0.30 percent.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 15, 2012
F1 Korean GP 2012: Where to Watch Race Live, Weather Updates, Preview
Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel qualified first and second for the 2012 Korean Formula 1 Grand Prix but now need to transform that speed into race pace and valuable points for the drivers' and constructors' world championships
Chandrashekar Srinivasan Oct 13, 2012
IMF Urges Swift Action to Stop Spread of Economic Crisis [VIDEO]
IMF says global economic slowdown has begun affecting emerging nations, a major force in pulling the world out of 2009 recession.
Geetha Pillai Oct 11, 2012
Liverpool Chasing Bundesliga Striker To Help Suarez – Report
Liverpool are chasing Hamburg star Son Heung-Min, according to reports, with the South Korea striker said to be high on Brendan Rodgers' list of players who can boost the side's firepower.
Vanessa Keller Oct 10, 2012
Asian Markets Decline on US Earnings Concerns and European Crisis
South Korea's KOSPI falls 1.18 percent, Shanghai Composite Index is lower by 0.57 and Hang Seng by 0.56 percent.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 10, 2012
Asian Markets End Mixed as China Provides Hope
Nikkei ends 1.06 percent lower while KOSPI falls 0.14 percent. China's Shanghai index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gain 1.97 percent and 0.54 percent.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 09, 2012
North Korean Missiles can Strike US Mainland, Says Pyongyang
Pyongyang's announcement comes two days after South Korea struck a missile deal with the US.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 09, 2012
Asian Markets Gain on Chinese Stimulus Hopes, But Nikkei Drops
Hang Seng up 1.20 percent and Shanghai index 1.83 percent while Nikkei falls 0.36 percent.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 09, 2012
Asian Indices Fall as Concerns on Spain and Eurozone Linger
South Korea's KOSPI down 0.67 percent while Shanghai Composite Index and Hang Seng fall 0.56 and 0.74 percent.
Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 08, 2012
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