1. Thailand - Anti-government protesters continue to occupied Thailand international airport.
2. US- A shop worker has died after being knocked to the ground by bargain-hunters who stormed into a superstore in New York's suburbs as it opened.
The day after the Thanksgiving holiday is seen as the start of the Christmas shopping season.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
28-11-2008 (Friday)
1. Thailand - Thailand's national police chief is demoted by the PM amid growing tensions over protests paralysing Bangkok's airports.
2. India - Indian commandos in Mumbai battle for control of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. It was said that this attacks is similar with US 911 terrorist attacks. It happened in last Wednesday night. Currently there are total 140 people die and total 10 famous spot being attack include hotels, train station. They said the gunman have connection with Pakistanis.
Researcher said: " the mumbai attacks had gone up to number of different target, transportation, the commercial center, going off to westernizes, is trying to get as many publicity from the International media possible."
2. India - Indian commandos in Mumbai battle for control of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. It was said that this attacks is similar with US 911 terrorist attacks. It happened in last Wednesday night. Currently there are total 140 people die and total 10 famous spot being attack include hotels, train station. They said the gunman have connection with Pakistanis.
Researcher said: " the mumbai attacks had gone up to number of different target, transportation, the commercial center, going off to westernizes, is trying to get as many publicity from the International media possible."
27-11-2008 (Thursday)
1. India- Mumbai rocked by gunmen, who have carried out a series of co-ordinated attacks across the foreigner spot in Indian city of Mumbai, killing at least 101 people. mostly are foreigner (American and UK).
Numbai's stock market stop for one day.
India had several bomb attacks in India 2008. the most incident was blasts in Delhi.
2. Thailand - Protesters have been occupying the international airport amid an escalating political crisis. On Wednesday Mr Somchai rejected a call by army leader Gen Anupong Paochinda for new elections to end the political deadlock.
The prime minister says his government is legitimate and that he will continue to work for the country.
3. India and Thailand airport close due to current crisis. Many visitors was stuck. Government advices citizen not to visit or business trip these two countries.
4. Taiwan - Taiwan ex-president cheng sui bian, start to consume food after a long period of time.
5. HK- HK weather now drop to 14 degree Celsius, so doctors advice citizens to take care of health issues especially heart disease.
Numbai's stock market stop for one day.
India had several bomb attacks in India 2008. the most incident was blasts in Delhi.
2. Thailand - Protesters have been occupying the international airport amid an escalating political crisis. On Wednesday Mr Somchai rejected a call by army leader Gen Anupong Paochinda for new elections to end the political deadlock.
The prime minister says his government is legitimate and that he will continue to work for the country.
3. India and Thailand airport close due to current crisis. Many visitors was stuck. Government advices citizen not to visit or business trip these two countries.
4. Taiwan - Taiwan ex-president cheng sui bian, start to consume food after a long period of time.
5. HK- HK weather now drop to 14 degree Celsius, so doctors advice citizens to take care of health issues especially heart disease.
26-11-2008 (Wednesday)
1. China - China's economic growth "to slow". The World Bank says China's economy will grow by less than expected next year.
A few months ago, before the global financial crisis, China's economy is expected to grow by about 9%, but now is expected to grow by 7.5% in 2009.
China will still do well enough to avoid the worst effects of the global recession, and could still help others developing countries.
2. Thailand - Thai protesters shut down airport. Flight from Thailand's international airport have been suspended after hundred of anti-government protesters stormed the building outside Bangkok.
The head of the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) said his group will only talks if PM Somchai resigned.
This accident has damaged Thailand's reputation and its economy beyond repair.
3. Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, member of the State Council, will represent the People's Republic of China for France meeting on 1st December 2008.
But now, this trip cancel. Rumors said that the relationship bad.
A few months ago, before the global financial crisis, China's economy is expected to grow by about 9%, but now is expected to grow by 7.5% in 2009.
China will still do well enough to avoid the worst effects of the global recession, and could still help others developing countries.
2. Thailand - Thai protesters shut down airport. Flight from Thailand's international airport have been suspended after hundred of anti-government protesters stormed the building outside Bangkok.
The head of the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) said his group will only talks if PM Somchai resigned.
This accident has damaged Thailand's reputation and its economy beyond repair.
3. Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, member of the State Council, will represent the People's Republic of China for France meeting on 1st December 2008.
But now, this trip cancel. Rumors said that the relationship bad.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
24-11-2008 (Monday)
1. HK - HK government will create some job opportunity.
2. US- US government help Citigroup. US government's rescue plan for the bank.
Citigroup has lost more than 20bn in the past year because if the global financial crisis, suffering four straight quarterly losses.
The rescue plan was announced after emergency talks over the weekend between the bank and the treasury department, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Citigroup is one of the leading US banks and has operations in more than 100 countries.
3. APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) is a forum to discuss the regional economy, cooperation, trade and investment.
2. US- US government help Citigroup. US government's rescue plan for the bank.
Citigroup has lost more than 20bn in the past year because if the global financial crisis, suffering four straight quarterly losses.
The rescue plan was announced after emergency talks over the weekend between the bank and the treasury department, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Citigroup is one of the leading US banks and has operations in more than 100 countries.
3. APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) is a forum to discuss the regional economy, cooperation, trade and investment.
Friday, November 21, 2008
20-11-2008 (Thursday)
1. Ombudsman :
A man who investigates complaints and mediates fair settlements, especially between aggrieved parties such as consumers or students and an institution or organization.
Office of Ombudsman
2. shoddily
fake material
Some parents who lost their children have called for investigations into whether schools were shoddily built. Sichuan, China.
1. China - Peru and China have concluded a free-trade agreement during a visit by the Chinese president, Hu Jintao.
US global dominance 'set to wane'
US economic, military and political dominance is likely to decline over the next two decades, according to a new US intelligence report on global trends.
The National Intelligence Council (NIC) predicts China, India and Russia will increasingly challenge US influence.
It also says the dollar will no longer be the world's major currency, and food and water shortages will fuel conflict.
However, the report concedes that these outcomes are not inevitable and will depend on the actions of world leaders.
The US will remain the single most important actor but will be less dominant
Global Trends 2025
US Global Trends report: Key points
It will make sombre reading for President-elect Barack Obama, the BBC's Jonathan Beale in Washington says, as it paints a bleak picture of the future of US influence and power.
"The next 20 years of transition to a new system are fraught with risks," says Global Trends 2025, the latest of the reports that the NIC prepares every four years in time for the next presidential term.
Nevertheless, it concludes: "The US will remain the single most important actor but will be less dominant."
Nuclear weapons use
The NIC's 2004 study painted a rosier picture of America's global position, with US dominance expected to continue.
NIC REPORT
Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World (33MB)
Most computers will open this document automatically, but you may need Adobe Reader
Download the reader here
But the latest report says that rising economies such as China, India and Brazil will offer the US more competition at the top of a multipolar international system.
A world with more power centres will be less stable than one with one or two superpowers, it says, offering more potential for conflict.
Global warming will have had a greater impact by 2025, triggering food and water scarcities that could fuel conflict around the globe.
US military vehicles in Iraq - 9/9/2008
There will be greater potential for conflict in the future, the NIC says
And the use of nuclear weapons will grow increasingly likely, says the report, as rogue states and terrorist groups gain greater access to such weapons.
But the NIC does give some scope for leaders to take action to prevent such scenarios.
"It is not beyond the mind of human beings, or political systems, [or] in some cases [the] working of market mechanisms to address and alleviate if not solve these problems," said Thomas Fingar, chairman of the NIC.
And, adds our correspondent, it is worth noting that American intelligence has been wrong before.
A man who investigates complaints and mediates fair settlements, especially between aggrieved parties such as consumers or students and an institution or organization.
Office of Ombudsman
2. shoddily
fake material
Some parents who lost their children have called for investigations into whether schools were shoddily built. Sichuan, China.
1. China - Peru and China have concluded a free-trade agreement during a visit by the Chinese president, Hu Jintao.
US global dominance 'set to wane'
US economic, military and political dominance is likely to decline over the next two decades, according to a new US intelligence report on global trends.
The National Intelligence Council (NIC) predicts China, India and Russia will increasingly challenge US influence.
It also says the dollar will no longer be the world's major currency, and food and water shortages will fuel conflict.
However, the report concedes that these outcomes are not inevitable and will depend on the actions of world leaders.
The US will remain the single most important actor but will be less dominant
Global Trends 2025
US Global Trends report: Key points
It will make sombre reading for President-elect Barack Obama, the BBC's Jonathan Beale in Washington says, as it paints a bleak picture of the future of US influence and power.
"The next 20 years of transition to a new system are fraught with risks," says Global Trends 2025, the latest of the reports that the NIC prepares every four years in time for the next presidential term.
Nevertheless, it concludes: "The US will remain the single most important actor but will be less dominant."
Nuclear weapons use
The NIC's 2004 study painted a rosier picture of America's global position, with US dominance expected to continue.
NIC REPORT
Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World (33MB)
Most computers will open this document automatically, but you may need Adobe Reader
Download the reader here
But the latest report says that rising economies such as China, India and Brazil will offer the US more competition at the top of a multipolar international system.
A world with more power centres will be less stable than one with one or two superpowers, it says, offering more potential for conflict.
Global warming will have had a greater impact by 2025, triggering food and water scarcities that could fuel conflict around the globe.
US military vehicles in Iraq - 9/9/2008
There will be greater potential for conflict in the future, the NIC says
And the use of nuclear weapons will grow increasingly likely, says the report, as rogue states and terrorist groups gain greater access to such weapons.
But the NIC does give some scope for leaders to take action to prevent such scenarios.
"It is not beyond the mind of human beings, or political systems, [or] in some cases [the] working of market mechanisms to address and alleviate if not solve these problems," said Thomas Fingar, chairman of the NIC.
And, adds our correspondent, it is worth noting that American intelligence has been wrong before.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
19-11-2008
1. HK- Cathay Pacific, didn't give 1 month bonus which is 2008, SAR in 2003, US 911 in September 2001.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
18-11-2008 (Tuesday)
1. HK - HK unemployment rate is 3.5% (increase 0.1% since world financial crisis)
Since September and October. The unemployment rate is high in 97, and 03 (SARS) and October 08. HK government predict that the rate will increase.
Labour Department Job Center said the vacancy of job increase to 3%.
2. CitiGroup plan to cut off a total of 50,000 employee worldwide.
3. Taiwan - Shopper in Taiwan will be handed more than $100 in redeemable vouchers in a government bid to beat the global credit crisis.
The government has prescribed some retail therapy for the economy. It follow japan step in 1999 where japan government also handle redeemable vouchers.
However, some feel that this will not curb in long term as most people use the vouchers and save own money.
3. China- China's president Hu JinTao has signed a series of trade and investment accords with Cuba during a landmark visit to the island.
Since September and October. The unemployment rate is high in 97, and 03 (SARS) and October 08. HK government predict that the rate will increase.
Labour Department Job Center said the vacancy of job increase to 3%.
2. CitiGroup plan to cut off a total of 50,000 employee worldwide.
3. Taiwan - Shopper in Taiwan will be handed more than $100 in redeemable vouchers in a government bid to beat the global credit crisis.
The government has prescribed some retail therapy for the economy. It follow japan step in 1999 where japan government also handle redeemable vouchers.
However, some feel that this will not curb in long term as most people use the vouchers and save own money.
3. China- China's president Hu JinTao has signed a series of trade and investment accords with Cuba during a landmark visit to the island.
Monday, November 17, 2008
14-11-2008 (Friday)
1. HK- HK economic slow down. ATV cut off employees.
2. US - US economic down turn, in month November and December, Christmas present is cut off.
One of the US citizen in Washington DC said:" Well, the economic is down, so spent in every wisely."
"Actually I just find out 3 hours ago that I was lead off, is very bad, especially when you have 2 kids in school, you are single parent. Now I have to look for another job and is kind of frightening. just before Christmas, is really bad"
"No sales, peoples actually scare to buy, because they think that economy is going to be so bad because of the taxes. "
Taxi drivers feel the worst because most people prefer to walk to reduce spending.
2. US - US economic down turn, in month November and December, Christmas present is cut off.
One of the US citizen in Washington DC said:" Well, the economic is down, so spent in every wisely."
"Actually I just find out 3 hours ago that I was lead off, is very bad, especially when you have 2 kids in school, you are single parent. Now I have to look for another job and is kind of frightening. just before Christmas, is really bad"
"No sales, peoples actually scare to buy, because they think that economy is going to be so bad because of the taxes. "
Taxi drivers feel the worst because most people prefer to walk to reduce spending.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
15-11-2008 (Saturday)
1. HK - Tailan electrical shop bankrupt. Those
2. HK- a lot constructor/ civil engineer lost their job due to most construction stop down.
3. US- Bush said "As we persuade this objective, what we archive together so far
2. HK- a lot constructor/ civil engineer lost their job due to most construction stop down.
3. US- Bush said "As we persuade this objective, what we archive together so far
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
11-11-2008 (Tuesday)
1. Taiwan's ex-president Chen Shui-bian, who faces corruption allegations, has been formally taken into (Taipei Civil Detention Center) custody.
10-11-2008 (Monday)
1. HK - HK government increase the loan for small and medium enterprise from 50% to 70%. However, the final decision is on the bank. This measurement is taken to curb the world financial crisis.
Social Security Field Unit in HK plan to increase the welfare fees due to high inflation rate. Some said that in this moment of world financial crisis, they should not consider increase the welfare fees.
2. US- Bush will meet Obama in White house. Obama said starting next year, he will make some changes on policy,
Obama consultant said: "Energy transformation, improving health care, research, there is a lot that president can do using his executive authority without waiting
the congress ion. We will see the president do that."
Michelle Obama said:" as president and vice president, barack and joe will change Washington, so that of instead of just talking about family value, we actually have policy that value family."
44 years old, is a lawyer.
US citizen said:" different from the woman who have previously, previous first lady. and I think it show doesn't matter what you wear, what is in your head."
Social Security Field Unit in HK plan to increase the welfare fees due to high inflation rate. Some said that in this moment of world financial crisis, they should not consider increase the welfare fees.
2. US- Bush will meet Obama in White house. Obama said starting next year, he will make some changes on policy,
Obama consultant said: "Energy transformation, improving health care, research, there is a lot that president can do using his executive authority without waiting
the congress ion. We will see the president do that."
Michelle Obama said:" as president and vice president, barack and joe will change Washington, so that of instead of just talking about family value, we actually have policy that value family."
44 years old, is a lawyer.
US citizen said:" different from the woman who have previously, previous first lady. and I think it show doesn't matter what you wear, what is in your head."
Monday, November 10, 2008
09-10-2008 (Sunday)
1. HK- HK government will not increase the tax in short term. HK government will take some measurement to curb world financial crisis, to stabilize and maintain the financial market.
a. to make sure the financial loan have sufficient loan,
b. increase the speed of project construction to increase job opportunity.
2. HK government used 1 million for helping small and medium enterprise and encourage oversea buyers to HK. Will give subside (4,000 wan) for HK enterprise to exhibit in HK in online advertisement and decorate exhibition area purpose. They target on Russia, middle east, north Africa. (This is because this countries are not affected much as compare to europe and america, they have some buyer potential)
3. China products egg contaminated with Melina. HK egg price increase due to shortage of egg supply. Some restaurant said that the price of egg will decrease after the contaminated issue is over.
4. China- China's president make a phone call to Obama. both china and america relation is important in future. Obama have a phone call with Russian president.
5. Russia- Russia investigates sub disaster. Twenty people have died on board a Russian nuclear submarine during trials in the Sea of Japan.
6. Canada - A Chinese Canadian CBC TV journalist has been freed in Afghanistan four weeks after being kidnapped in Afghanistan.
Canadian Prime Minister asked : "you have been chain you?" "Just hand and legs, at the first three week, they have somebody with me the whole time"
a. to make sure the financial loan have sufficient loan,
b. increase the speed of project construction to increase job opportunity.
2. HK government used 1 million for helping small and medium enterprise and encourage oversea buyers to HK. Will give subside (4,000 wan) for HK enterprise to exhibit in HK in online advertisement and decorate exhibition area purpose. They target on Russia, middle east, north Africa. (This is because this countries are not affected much as compare to europe and america, they have some buyer potential)
3. China products egg contaminated with Melina. HK egg price increase due to shortage of egg supply. Some restaurant said that the price of egg will decrease after the contaminated issue is over.
4. China- China's president make a phone call to Obama. both china and america relation is important in future. Obama have a phone call with Russian president.
5. Russia- Russia investigates sub disaster. Twenty people have died on board a Russian nuclear submarine during trials in the Sea of Japan.
6. Canada - A Chinese Canadian CBC TV journalist has been freed in Afghanistan four weeks after being kidnapped in Afghanistan.
Canadian Prime Minister asked : "you have been chain you?" "Just hand and legs, at the first three week, they have somebody with me the whole time"
Saturday, November 8, 2008
08-11-2008(Saturday)
1. Macau - Sheraton Hotel, Sands Las Vegas Sands Corp. lots of construction work stop due to main company Las Vegas Sands Corp. in state facing financial company, lots of workers jobless. Aedas contruction company also cutting down 85 number of employees.
2. HK - HK government remind most company don't cut down employee. Standard Chartered bank in HK will re-manage their department. DBS bank will cut down total 900 employees.
Finances, Tourist, Consumers will be affected the most due to financial crisis.
3. Ngong Ping 306 cable car in HK does not effect much. HK will try to attract more Taiwanese tourist to overnight in HK rather than transfer flight.
4. US- US employeement rate increase to 6.5%, lowest for 16 years.
Obama's first news conference in Chicago.
US president-elect Barack Obama said: "We need a rescue plan for the middle class that invest in immediate afford to create jobs, and provide relief to family that watching the pa trick plan and live saving disappear. Particularly urgent priority is further extend of the unemployment insurance benefits."
Obama having a meeting with financial people. He didn't immediately announced the treasure department team, he added that "and I think is very important in all this keep position both the economic team, and the national security team to get the right, and not to be so rush and end of making mistakes."
He also thanks to Bush for being co-operate in rescuing the financial crisis.
5. UK had revokes former Thai PM, Thaksin's visa and his wife.
An e-mail sent to airlines from the British embassy in Bangkok told them not to allow the couple to board flights to Britain.
2. HK - HK government remind most company don't cut down employee. Standard Chartered bank in HK will re-manage their department. DBS bank will cut down total 900 employees.
Finances, Tourist, Consumers will be affected the most due to financial crisis.
3. Ngong Ping 306 cable car in HK does not effect much. HK will try to attract more Taiwanese tourist to overnight in HK rather than transfer flight.
4. US- US employeement rate increase to 6.5%, lowest for 16 years.
Obama's first news conference in Chicago.
US president-elect Barack Obama said: "We need a rescue plan for the middle class that invest in immediate afford to create jobs, and provide relief to family that watching the pa trick plan and live saving disappear. Particularly urgent priority is further extend of the unemployment insurance benefits."
Obama having a meeting with financial people. He didn't immediately announced the treasure department team, he added that "and I think is very important in all this keep position both the economic team, and the national security team to get the right, and not to be so rush and end of making mistakes."
He also thanks to Bush for being co-operate in rescuing the financial crisis.
5. UK had revokes former Thai PM, Thaksin's visa and his wife.
An e-mail sent to airlines from the British embassy in Bangkok told them not to allow the couple to board flights to Britain.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
4-11-2208(Tuesday)
1. China and Taiwan in landmark deal on items:
a: direct flights will increase from 36 to 108.
b: route will be shortened and private business jet flights will be allowed
c: direct cargo shipments will be allowed in Taiwan sea port and tax free china
d: sixty direct cargo flights will be allowed per month
e: direct postal link
f: food safety alerts between the countries.
a: direct flights will increase from 36 to 108.
b: route will be shortened and private business jet flights will be allowed
c: direct cargo shipments will be allowed in Taiwan sea port and tax free china
d: sixty direct cargo flights will be allowed per month
e: direct postal link
f: food safety alerts between the countries.
03-11-2008 (Monday)
1. China and Taiwan have signed landmark agreements to improve direct trade and transport link. Chen Yunli's visit has prompted some small pro-independence protests.
Chen is the highest-level Chinese visit Taiwan for decades.
Mr Chen arrive "Tai Yuan" Taiwan Airport. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan since 1949.
Thousand of police were deployed to ensure Mr Chen's safety. His deputy Zhang Mingqing was jostled and knocked to the ground by protesters during a visit to Taiwan in October.
2. Recycle items price in HK reduce due to world financial crisis.
3. US General Election 2008- (1 day)
Obama said: We cann't afford in this last two days, to slow down, or sit back, or let out one minutes, one hour, one second, not now, we got to go out and said win this election.
McCain: We will succeed, we will win, win this election and get our country economy go again.
Will Obama become the first black president? TVB news reported choose Chicago.
"They look at Barack Obama, not by the color of the skin, but the content of his character, and so he is a ethic American character , that can connect with America no matter what color or ethic who they are.
McCain age 72, he talk about Sarah Palin, "She exactly who I need, she exactly what a country need, who help me flight, "
Sarah Palin said " I will be honor to accept the nomination of the vice-president of United State. "
Formal HK president being interview and he said " if anybody blame donald tsing or HK government for what is happening in the next year or two, and then they don't understand the global politic. I am sure he know how to what need to be done to guide HK through the period of life ahead. "
He also support Obama and said that "I think he is extremely capable, intelligent politician, i think he has, could be a generally transformation of figure in America politic, and i think he will be extraordinary represent American to the rest of the world and leading the international community dueling with the global problems.
I think President W. Bush being the the worst president in my lifetime."
Chen is the highest-level Chinese visit Taiwan for decades.
Mr Chen arrive "Tai Yuan" Taiwan Airport. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan since 1949.
Thousand of police were deployed to ensure Mr Chen's safety. His deputy Zhang Mingqing was jostled and knocked to the ground by protesters during a visit to Taiwan in October.
2. Recycle items price in HK reduce due to world financial crisis.
3. US General Election 2008- (1 day)
Obama said: We cann't afford in this last two days, to slow down, or sit back, or let out one minutes, one hour, one second, not now, we got to go out and said win this election.
McCain: We will succeed, we will win, win this election and get our country economy go again.
Will Obama become the first black president? TVB news reported choose Chicago.
"They look at Barack Obama, not by the color of the skin, but the content of his character, and so he is a ethic American character , that can connect with America no matter what color or ethic who they are.
McCain age 72, he talk about Sarah Palin, "She exactly who I need, she exactly what a country need, who help me flight, "
Sarah Palin said " I will be honor to accept the nomination of the vice-president of United State. "
Formal HK president being interview and he said " if anybody blame donald tsing or HK government for what is happening in the next year or two, and then they don't understand the global politic. I am sure he know how to what need to be done to guide HK through the period of life ahead. "
He also support Obama and said that "I think he is extremely capable, intelligent politician, i think he has, could be a generally transformation of figure in America politic, and i think he will be extraordinary represent American to the rest of the world and leading the international community dueling with the global problems.
I think President W. Bush being the the worst president in my lifetime."
2008 Asian Youth Culture Camp in Gwangju
I was away for 2008 Asian Youth Culture Camp in Gwangju (Hub city of Asian Culture), South Korea from 30th October to 2nd November.
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