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Reports that mixed 1997 fourth-quarter results are expected to be posted by North American paper and forest-product companies as a result of the stalling of the industrial recovery amid concerns over Asia's economic problems. Warning issued by analysts in relation to the issue; Impact of Asia's financial crisis on the industry; Details on forecasts for the solid-wood segment of the industry.

The article presents author's views on the objectives and aims of Australia in the agriculture sector which includes increased productivity and international competitiveness. Topics discussed include efforts of agricultural sector of Australia in meeting the demands of huge new middle class of Asia, objectives of government of prime minister, Tony Abbott and rationalization of the farm sector.

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) recently organized a workshop on fostering innovation. The workshop aimed to explore a multidisciplinary approach to final year projects through brainstorming. The chief guest, motivational speaker Asad Ullah Chaudhry, emphasized the importance of making projects marketable and commercializing them. The workshop also discussed the Business Model Canvas as a strategic management tool and the need for properly trained supervisors to guide students in project preparation. The university hopes to participate in the ITCN Asia 2024 exhibition to showcase successful projects. [Extracted from the article]

Looks at the `instrumentum laboris,' the working paper for the Synod on Asia beginning on April 19, 1998 in Rome. Concerns of Asian bishops ignored by the document; Issues emphasized by the paper; Insulting aspect of the working document as perceived by Muslims.

Reports on the lose of personal and financial records in countries affected by the tsunami that struck Asia. Efforts of a Sri Lankan official to dry out government documents; Types of documents that may have been lost, including business permits, marriage licenses and birth certificates; View that many third world countries keep track of the affairs of state by recording them on paper.

Reports that an editorial in the Philippine newspaper 'Philippine News' has upset gay groups in Asia. Newspaper's use of homophobic language to question the character of San Francisco, California deputy city attorney Sean Connolly; Accusation that Connolly used racially derogatory and sexist remarks; Gay groups' call for retraction and apology.

The News Corporation, the publishing empire controlled by Rupert Murdoch, said Thursday that it would close its money-losing free afternoon tabloid, The London Paper, ending a three-year battle for young commuters. Mr. Murdoch's son James, head of the News Corporation in Europe and Asia, said the company planned to close the newspaper after it posted a pretax loss of about $21 million for the year, after an advertising slump. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Presents news briefs from Asia and the Pacific. Earnings of Neptune Orient Lines of Singapore in the first quarter of 1999; Business listing plans of Asia Pulp & Paper; Reason of San Miguel for cancelling its planned sale of a stake in Coca Cola Amatil of Australia.

The article focuses on the reliance of Asian companies on banks as their form of financing. According to the authors, because Asian firms rely more on banking, they easily stand in the condition of global credit markets compared with U.S. and European firms. They report that businesses from the West have run full-tilt to the bond and short-term commercial-paper markets to finance their daily activities, as well as their expansion projects.

The Tibetan Plateau, known as the "water tower" of Asia, supplies freshwater for nearly two billion people who live downstream. According to the researchers, despite its importance, the impacts of climate change on past and future terrestrial water storage (TWS) -- which includes all the above- and below-ground water -- in the Tibetan Plateau have largely been underexplored. In addition, he said, the absence of reliable future projections of TWS limits any guidance on policymaking, despite the fact that the Tibetan Plateau has long been considered a climate change hotspot. [Extracted from the article]

In Indonesia's Aceh province, gay men are publicly caned for having same sex relationships. PP 16:: The Post Papers (Asian Pacific Post/South Asian Post/The Filipino Post), May 6- May 12, 2021:: pg 16- Asian News Asian News T en years ago, as radio presenter Joshua Simon was about to share a photo and a video on Facebook, he felt nervous. • In Africa, where samesex sexual relations are a crime in many countries and can lead to imprisonment or the death penalty, only South Africa allows same-sex marriage. In Indonesia's Aceh province, gay men are publicly caned for having same sex relationships. [Extracted from the article]

Focuses on Knowaste Inc., a Canadian company that recycles disposable diapers. Possibilities for the company in Asia, which has less empty landfill space than other countries; Views on recycling from Knowaste founder Roy Brown; Rate at which parents in South Korea and Japan change their children's diapers.

:: The Post Papers (Asian Pacific Post/South Asian Post/The Filipino Post), May 6- May 12, 2021:: PP 3 pg 3- Biz Baz Asia Beat Asia Beat ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Pakistan will reduce the number of international flights into and out of its airports by 80% to help curb rising coronavirus (Covid-19) cases. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia A Cambodian court has jailed three people, including a top police general, for more than a year for violating Covid-19 restrictions by attending a party, a court official said yesterday. SINGAPORE A Singaporean activist has raised $108,000 he owes Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in defamation damages, the second time this month a government critic turned to the public to fund payments to the premier. [Extracted from the article]

BANGKOK, Thailand Thai police have charged banned opposition politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit with defaming the monarchy, after he accused the government of relying too much on a royal-owned company to produce its supply of coronavirus vaccines. He had mingled with other people during a stint in state quarantine and according to the indictment visited cafes, restaurants and attended English classes while he was supposed to be self-isolating. :: The Post Papers (Asian Pacific Post/South Asian Post/The Filipino Post), April 1- April 7, 2021:: PP 3 pg 3- Biz Baz Asia Beat Asia Beat YANGON, Myanmar The number of pro-democracy protesters killed since Myanmar's February 1 military coup has passed 500, a monitoring group said this week. [Extracted from the article]

BEIJING -- The Chinese military said Thursday that while the security situation in Asia and the Pacific was generally stable, it was becoming ''more intricate and volatile,'' with no clear solutions for tension points like the divided Korean Peninsula and with the United States increasing its involvement in regional issues. The military's vision was laid out in a national defense white paper, a document published every two years since 1998. The paper tried to walk a line between trumpeting the modernization efforts of the Chinese military and assuaging the fears of foreign governments and analysts that the fast-growing People's Liberation Army would be used for expansionist purposes or regional dominance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents business news briefs from around the word as of June 2003. Examination of a television merger in Great Britain; Steady quarter at Cadbury Schweppes; Debt agreement advances in Singapore at the Asia Pulp and Paper Company.

The article reports that taking lessons from the ground wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, North Korea has expanded its special forces and improved its strike force. The country has also completed deployment of new medium-range missiles that could reach most of Asia, including the U.S. territory of Guam. As cited, North Korea's troops have also been trained in rapid infiltration to strike the U.S. and South Korean forces from behind.

The article offers the author's insights on the concerns of Asian businessmen about the possible victory of the Labour Party in the election in Great Britain as they will have to pay higher taxes to fund the spending plans of the Labour Party.

The article offers the author's insights on the need for Asian businessmen to be cautious in talking with journalists from mainstream media outlets as they can be a target of unflattering coverage such as the case of Ranjit Singh Bopara, Anil Agarwal, and the Gupta brothers.

The article presents news briefs from Asia. The Telugu film industry of South India has made several films to help prevent sex trafficking. The Supreme Court of India has established a day care center for lawyers and court employees. Border clashes occurred along the boundary with Iran.

The article offers news briefs from Asia as of August 2017. Topics discussed include a 10-year-old rape victim whose plea for an abortion was rejected by the supreme court of India, has given birth to a baby girl; German nun Ruth Pfau was buried with fuli state honours in an unprecedented service for a foreign Christian in Pakistan; and a video footage showing that inspector-general Pujith Jayasundara threatened a lift operator as he failed to join the meditation session at police headquarters.

The article offers Asia news briefs as of July 2017. It mentions that adoption of a global treaty that banned nuclear weapons at the United Nations despite opposition from Great Britain, France and the U.S.; and legal case fought by Priya Singh Paul who claims to be daughter of Sanjay Gandhi. It also mentions that a high number of people fled their homes in Pakistani Kashmir as continued shelling between Pakistan and India escalated tensions along the border region.

The article presents a report showcasing the slow growth rate of Indian economy in the September quarter, 2022, with rising rates and higher consumer prices both dragging on Asia's third-largest economy.

The article offers news briefs related to Asia as of March 17, 2017. The official border crossings in Pakistan were ordered to close after series of attacks Pakistan blames on militants sheltered in Afghanistan. A court in India handed down guilty verdict against radicals over shrine bombing clearing alleged mastermind of the attack that was initially blamed on Islamist groups. Women and children were victims of human trafficking in India in 2016 has increased.

A photograph is presented of desi youth from the Desi Men's Society and the South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) Institute for Public Service who attended the Summer Programs College Fair of Columbia University in New York on July 17, 2014.

The article offers news briefs related to Asia as of July 28, 2017. Pakistan's head of the securities and exchange commission Zafar Hijazi was arrested for allegedly forging documents in the corruption case against prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Growing unrest is reported in Pakistan after 25 people were killed by a suicide bomber in Lahore. A Pakistani court lifted the media regulators' ban on television channels that air Indian programs.

Focuses on the effects of Asia's economic recovery to the export businesses in the West Coast. Sluggish export demands and lower continued low freight rates for outbound cargo; Strong demand for goods such as waste paper and lumber.

The article offers Asia news briefs as of August 28, 2013. A Pakistani businessman Malik Amir Mohamed Khan Afridi was kidnapped as well as threatened to death due to his moustache which is 30 inches long. Reopening of a joint industrial shutdown is agreed by North and South Korea and vowed to prevent its reclosure. At Hong Kong Airport a Russian women was detained due to possession of 12 kg cocaine as reported by English language Hong Kong news paper South China Morning Post.

Presents news on two universities in Asia as of May 2002. Effect of the clashes between Hindus and Muslims in India's western state of Gujarat on university life; Estimated number of people who died in the violent clash; Lawsuit filed by Hebrew University of Jerusalem against SST Ltd., the Israeli importer of Packard-Bell computers.

This article discusses the turmoil in the capital and money markets in the U.S., Europe and Asia. It explains that investors fear about the extent of the impact of the subprime mortgage problem in the U.S. largely caused the turmoil. The Federal Reserve and the central banks in Europe and Japan have reacted to the squeeze in money supply by release billions and lowering the interest rates. It says that the commercial paper market, which observers believe, is largely insulated from the turmoil, did not remain unscathed.

The article reports on the efforts of Hewlett-Packard Co. (H-P) to find a way of marking new paper documents with a bar code that helps prevent forgeries. Information is presented on the aim of the Trusted Hardcopy project of H-P. According to company documents, the bar code is designed to act like a digital signature. Comments are made by Anjaneyulu Kuchibhotla, a department director at H-P Labs India, regarding the importance of the Asian-Pacific market to H-P.

The article explores educational reforms at Asian universities in locations including China, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong which emphasize liberal arts education. Particular focus is given to ways in which secondary schools and colleges are adapting their curriculum to allow students to study the humanities in an effort to improve their critical thinking and teamwork skills to prepare them for future employment. Questions regarding the relationship of liberal arts education and traditional systems of higher education based on discipline specific coursework are explored. Other topics include the reliance of Asian college teachers on the lecture method of teaching and comments from students, teachers, and parents on the transition to education focused on interdisciplinary studies.

The article discusses funding efforts in East Asian countries to grow their elite universities, finance basic research and expand access to vocational and junior colleges with a goal of driving economic development. It notes that Hong Kong and Singapore were crucial ports, but as that importance subsides they are positioning themselves as centers of innovation. China is investing in a group of universities to create technological and scientific research centers. South Korea is looking for foreign partners, and Taiwan is engaging in international recruitment. U.S. universities remain world leaders by most measures, but Asia's universities are rising. Asian economies are using the 2009 recession as an opportunity to create a better educated population and attract higher value industries.

The article discusses the level of U.S. resources devoted to higher education compared with major efforts in Asian countries. Charles M. Vest, president of the National Academy of Engineering and formerly president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says China, Korea and Singapore are engaging in major efforts to build higher education. In the U.S., he says, the same sense of urgency does not exist. He likens the situation to the obliviousness of American manufacturing during the time Japan was building its industry. Patrick M. Callan, president of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, says the U.S. system was not designed to educate most Americans, and that education should be linked with public policy. Federal versus state planning efforts are discussed.

Presents updates related to business and economic conditions in the Asia and the Pacific as of November 5, 2001, such as the resignation of Arthur Andersen as auditor of Asia Pulp & Paper.

Presents business news briefs in Asia as of September 28, 2001, which include the resignation of the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu company from its investigation on Asia Pulp & Paper.

Presents world business briefs as of April 27, 2001. Downgrade of the Japanese government's estimate for economic growth in the final 3 months of 2000; Investigation of hidden debts of Asia Pulp and Paper Company; Passage of a law in Turkey which grants autonomy to the Central Bank; Others.

Discusses the issue of sex-selective abortion in many parts of Asia which still persists due to a cultural preference for sons over daughters. Occurrence of old-fashioned female infanticide in some rural areas; Theories for the remarkable persistence of offspring sex selection; Remarks from political science professor Valerie M. Hudson on the issue.

Presents news briefs in Asia and in the Pacific as of October 1, 1999. Details on the international donors agreement that will support the reconstruction of East Timor, Indonesia; Acquisition of three power plants in China, owned by New York-listed Asia Pulp & Paper, by Singapore Power; Cancellation of Philippine Airlines flight to and from Taipei, Taiwan.

Presents news briefs on business enterprises in the Asia/Pacific region in April 1999. Plans of the Lopez and Gokongwei families to sell their stake in Philippine Commercial International Bank; Funds raised by Asia Pulp & Paper company for its business operations in China; Net loss posted by brokerage firm Nomura Securities.

Opinion. Discusses how Asia emerged from its financial crisis by the use of the Asian bond market. Details on the crisis; Information on the high-quality benchmark Asian debt paper.

Focuses on James Keady who took a course in Catholic social teaching at St. Johns University. His choice of alleged unsafe conditions in Asian factories making Nike products as a topic for a term paper; Irony that the university has been negotiating a sponsorship contract with Nike; Demands of school officials; His decision to quit.

Presents information on the Web site Asia Crisis Homepage, which is compiled by Nouriel Roubini. Site considered to be the best for up-to-date information and analysis of the Asian economic crisis; Asian crisis showcasing the emerging role of the Web in the global economy; Comments from analysts; Description of the Web site; Popularity of the paper posted by Walden Bello; Attempts to maintain an academic standard.

The article presents Asian business news briefs on the deal for aircraft manufacturer Boeing to build fighter jets for India and the plan to go public for Supreme Imports.

The article discusses a project by a team of international scientists that will map, image and monitor an earthquake-prone area in remote and densely parts of Asia, including onshore subduction zone related to the tsunami of 2004 and planting global positioning system stations in Bangladesh.

The article discusses the views of Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, England, on creating business friendly London, and reassuring his support to the leaders of the Asian business community.

The article discusses the performance of British Asian businessmen, along with the growing importance of Russian father and son Alexander Lebedev and Evgeny Lebedev in Great Britain politics and business.

The article focuses on a United Nations research conducted by researcher Tord Kjellstrom and published in the "Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health," revealing the impact of high temperatures in Asia, caused by climate change, on the world economy due to decline in labor productivity.

The article focuses on the challenges to the U.S.-India relations under elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). It mentions that Modi's concerns among the Indian and human rights community worldwide posed a challenge for the U.S. engagement. It adds that the U.S. government could leverage the interest of Modi in restoring the role of India as a major trading power by pulling India into the trade groupings which involve the U.S. and Asia.

The article discusses the cultural transmission of popular culture through the East Asian region and the intersection of politics, economy, and culture, according to the research of Koichi Iwabuchi, a professor of media and cultural studies at Monash University. Topics include Iwabuchi's research into Korean popular (K-pop) culture idols and dramas, known as the "Korean Wave," discrimination against Koreans in Japan, and ethnological aspects of mass media culture.