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Dollar firms as suspense builds, Asia shares dip
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar inched up against major currencies but stayed well off highs on Tuesday as investors cautiously traded expectations of whether Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will or will not hint at a sooner than expected...Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Seoul (South Korea), Moscow (Russia), McDonald's, Labor Legislation
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A stretched Samsung chases rival Apple's suppliers
ReutersBy Miyoung Kim SEOUL, May 17 (Reuters) - Overtaking Apple Inc as the world's leading maker of smartphones has stretched Samsung Electronics Co's in-house supply lines, and the South Korean firm is now courting some of its rival's main parts suppliers....Tags: Sharp Corp, Toshiba Corporation, Semiconductors and Active Components, STMicroelectronics NV, Corning Incorporated
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'AGT' phenom Jackie Evancho to perform with BSO
In 2010, a blond-haired girl with a sweet smile stood before the "America's Got Talent" studio audience and millions of TV viewers. The 10-year-old proceeded to sing about asking her daddy to grant her request. So far, so normal. But if the words...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Britain's Got Talent (tv program), Jackie Evancho, Michael Grimm, Music
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New York Life in exclusive negotiation to sell Taiwan unit -sources
ReutersTAIPEI, May 17 (Reuters) - U.S.-insurer New York Life is in exclusive negotiations with Yuanta Financial to sell its Taiwan assets, two sources with close knowledge of the deal told Reuters on Friday, joining other global rivals in exiting the Taiwan...Tags: Insurance, ING Group
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Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest
ReutersMay 17 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Friday: * Enterprise software company Marketo Inc priced its initial public offering of common stock at $13, the higher end of its expected price range, to...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Economy, Business and Finance, Blackstone Group, L.P., Finance
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Asia: What are the top 101 restaurants?
It was a big job, but somebody had to do it, said editors at the Daily Meal. So they set out to recognize Asia’s top 101 restaurants. The list, which took six months to compile, includes restaurants in 25 cities. China topped the charts with 28...
Tags: Sushi and Sashimi, Tokyo (Japan), Restaurants, Beijing (China), Michelin Group
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Taiwan says Filipino apology in fisherman's death not enough
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippines' coast guard has spiraled into a series of sanctions and sparked a rare anger-fest threatening the normally solid Pacific Rim alliance. The dispute has not eased despite...
Tags: Taipei (Taiwan), Lifestyle and Leisure, Benigno Aquino III, NATO, Christianity
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Taiwan dumpling eatery tops 101 Best Asian Restaurants poll
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - A Taiwanese eatery famed for its dumplings was crowned Asia's best restaurant, while restaurants in Beijing claimed the lion's share of spots in the top ten of a new survey of the food-obsessed region's best dining. Din Tai Fung in...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Restaurants, Michelin Group, South Korea
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U.S. says 'concerned' with tensions between Taiwan, Philippines
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday it is concerned with the increase in tensions between Taiwan and the Philippines over the killing of a fisherman from Taiwan last week and urged them to work their through their differences as...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, U.S. Department of State, Fishing, Philippines
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In a disputed reef, Philippines sees face of Chinese domination
MASINLOC, Philippines — The fishermen were sailing the azure waters off the Philippine coast when Richard Caneda saw the morning sunlight glinting off a vessel "bigger than the biggest ship in the Philippine navy." Caneda could see a red Chinese...
Tags: Manila (Philippines), Fishing, United Nations, Maritime (music group), Philippines
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Taiwan imposes sanctions on Philippines over killing
ReutersTAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan imposed sanctions against the Philippines on Wednesday, rejecting as unacceptable a Philippine apology for the killing of a fisherman from Taiwan last week. The row is the latest flare-up in tension in Asian seas where...Tags: Taipei (Taiwan), Manila (Philippines), Petroleum Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, Japan
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Taiwan to sanction Philippines, send naval ships in fishing spat
ReutersTAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan on Wednesday recalled its envoy to the Philippines, froze applications for work permits and ordered military exercises in waters between the two sides to press its demand for an apology for the shooting death of a Taiwanese...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, Military Equipment, Fishing, Philippines
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