Crisis turns into opportunity for Hyundai, Kia
September 6, 2009 9:57 pm· Comments Off
By Kim Deok-hyun
SEOUL, Sept. 7 — About a year ago, the collapse of U.S. bank Lehman Brothers trigged a wave of recessions among the world's advanced and emerging economies, casting a shadow on Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp.
S. Korea pulls out of tunnel but uncertainties lie ahead
September 6, 2009 9:57 pm· Comments Off
SEOUL, Sept. 7 — South Korea's economy seemed to be moving into an endless dark tunnel last September when its financial markets tumbled following the unexpected collapse of U.S. investment giant Lehman Brothers.
S. Korean financial market recovers from Lehman shock
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SEOUL, Sept. 7 — The South Korean financial market has bounced back from the global financial crisis sparked by the collapse of Lehman Brothers a year ago, but it remains to be seen whether the recovery is sustainable, analysts said Monday.
One year after crisis, S. Korea's job outlook remains murky
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By Park Sang-soo
SEOUL, Sept. 7 — A year after the global economy was thrown into chaos, prospects for a recovery in the South Korean job market still remain murky, many analysts here say, despite increasing signs the country is rebounding faster than expected.
Dollar at lower 93 yen in Tokyo
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TOKYO, Sept. 7 — The U.S. dollar stood at the lower 93 yen level early Monday in Tokyo.
Hong Kong reports 384 new cases of A(H1N1) flu
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HONG KONG, Sept. 7 — Hong Kong confirmed 384 new cases of influenza A(H1N1) in the 24 hours up to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, bringing the number of the region's cumulative cases to 14, 077, Hong Kong health authorities said.
Macao's A(H1N1) confirmed cases climb to 1,267
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MACAO, Sept. 7 — Macao confirmed 78 new cases of Influenza A(H1N1) on Sunday, bringing the cumulative number of such cases to 1,267 so far.
Mainland tourists to Taiwan exceeds 450,000
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XIAMEN, Sept. 7 — Since Taiwan was open to mainland tourists in last July, the number of mainland travelers to the island has surpassed 450,000 as of Saturday, according to Du Jiang, deputy director of the National Tourism Administration.
(METRO NEWS) MPD cops exempted from wearing camouflage
September 6, 2009 3:12 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, Sept. 6 –The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has exempted Manila policemen to wear camouflage uniform during their inspection.
(METRO NEWS) Embassy Club at The Fort seeks lifting of closure order
September 6, 2009 3:12 pm· Comments Off
MANILA, September 6 — One of the owners of the Embassy Super Club located in The Fort in Taguig City appealed to the city government to lift its closure order against the establishment following the stabbing of a businessman in the nearby restaurant last month.