Will Philharmonic's Korean concerts build a lasting bridge? Feb 29, 2008
Will Philharmonic's Korean concerts build a lasting bridge. Bravo: The crowd cheered for South Korean pianist Son Yeol-eum after her performance with the N.Y. Philharmonic in Seoul Thursday. (Christian Science Monitor)
Problems just keep popping up Feb 28, 2008
But for things to return to normal, whatever that now means, two things need to happen: Banks need to be able to understand and disclose their losses, and the value of real estate, corporate and other loans needs to stop falling. The first is impossible until the second happens. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
It's hard to be green Feb 25, 2008
Perched high above the grape-growing township of Healesville sits Mt Rael Retreat. Its owner, Sean Lee, is preparing to put the business on the market and is pulling together all the information that potential buyers may want to know. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Chinese Growth Hits 13-Year High Jan 28, 2008
With growth torrid, the country is grappling with high inflation and asset price bubbles driven by a double-digit increase in exports and a surge in foreign direct investment in real estate and other assets. "The risk of the economy shifting from rapid growth to overheating still exists," the director of the National Statistics Bureau, Xie Fuzhan, said at a press conference in Beijing. (Forbes)
* Beijing tightens security ahead of Olympic Games Jan 22, 2008
As part of preparations, security agencies have stepped up detentions of political dissidents and surveillance of activists trying to organize workers upset over poor working conditions, farmers angry about rural land confiscation and urban residents losing their homes to real estate development. Xinhua quoted Ma as comparing crime to a sand heap. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chinese film firm banned two years over graphic adverts Jan 4, 2008
Beijing Laurel Films Company, which co-produced the racy migrant tale with Beijing Poly-bona Film Publishing Co. Ltd and Beijing Zhonghong Real Estate Development Company, was banned from making films on the Chinese mainland for two years. "Lost in Beijing" debuted on the mainland on Nov. 30. (Xinhuanet, China)
Track & Field Olympic Champion Sanya Richards, On Behalf of U.S. Olympic Committee, to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell Jan 1, 2008
Track & Field Olympic Champion Sanya Richards, On Behalf of U.S. Olympic Committee, to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell: Financial News - Yahoo. You no longer need to remember symbols. (Primezone Releases)
U.S. Ad Market Woes Mount Nov 29, 2007
But some warn that a possible recession and oil prices of $100 or more could lead marketers to cut back on some underlying ad spending after the sluggish housing market already has hurt real estate advertising. "The Olympics and election in 2008 will put a bit of a floor under advertising spending, but there will likely be a notable reduction anyway, especially from banks and mortgage providers on local TV," said Hal Vogel, longtime industry analyst and president of Vogel Capital Management. (AdWeek)
Calbreath: Governor-led deal helps, but no game-winner Nov 26, 2007
Third, as previously mentioned, the plan does nothing to bail out real estate speculators, who took advantage of the low-interest, no-down payment, no-equity loans to buy as many properties as they could, do a quick renovation and quickly resell them ... com, for instance, local real estate agent Bob Schwartz estimates that condominiums in downtown San Diego and Mission Valley have lost about 25 percent of their value since 2005 ... Schwartz said he thinks the Schwarzenegger program will... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
RedChip Announces Premiere Small-Cap Investor Webcast Forum: Undiscovered Growth & Value Opportunities Nov 20, 2007
RedChip Announces Premiere Small-Cap Investor Webcast Forum: Undiscovered Growth & Value Opportunities: Financial News - Yahoo. You no longer need to remember symbols. (Primezone Releases)
* China's fixed asset investment surges 26.9%, fuels interest hike speculation Nov 17, 2007
The real estate sector, a key focus of official concern due to fears a property bubble may be forming, led the way on fixed asset investment in the 10 months, rising 31. 4 percent to 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Les Miserables' leaves Broadway Oct 30, 2007
You need to upgrade your Flash Player Newsletters Real Estate Advertisement. media & entertainment industry jobs online. (Variety)
Photo Release -- Cree XLamp LEDs to Make a Splash at Beijing Olympics Oct 25, 2007
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Primezone Releases)
* PRC spending rises despite measures Oct 22, 2007
China's investment in factories, real estate and other urban assets rose 25 ... The Chinese government is trying to rein in domestic investment in the real estate sector and industries, including automakers and textile manufacturers, to control soaring housing prices and head off overspending that Chinese leaders worry could ignite a financial crisis. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hispanic-Owned Businesses Booming Sep 28, 2007
Nguyen reported live from a shopping plaza at Story and King roads in San Jose, where she said a Hispanic-owned pharmacy, import store and a real estate office have all opened in recent years. The chamber of commerce reports four to six Hispanic-owned businesses are opening every week in Santa Clara County. (NBC 11, CA)
Beijing's housing market bubbles Sep 28, 2007
"He's raising his price. Now he wants 7.8 million yuan," more than $1 million, said Lou, head of the local boutique real estate agency Elite Realty ... In a survey released last December, the local real estate group Home Link found that the median price of housing was 9 ... Meanwhile GDP and average incomes in the city are growing 12 to 13 percent year-on-year, not much slower than the price of real estate. (International Herald Tribune)
Calbreath: Economy isn't so appealing outside U.S. Sep 24, 2007
But it has tied the fate of our real estate market, in part at least, to the investment decisions of foreign bankers ... Instead, they probably had the idea that nobody goes broke buying U.S. real estate. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ten Popular Vacation Home Features Sep 21, 2007
Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice ... Real Estate News and Advice September 21, 2007 ... "The next thing to look at is the demographics of the local visitors. Check out the Chamber of Commerce website to see who they are targeting. If it is primarily conventions, then a 1-bedroom property might be a good rental. If they are targeting families, you want two or more bedrooms," said Christine Karpinski, a real estate investor, author and director of Owner Advocacy for , formerly a network... (RealtyTimes)
TECH CHRONICLES Sep 7, 2007
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate. " - Ellen Lee Google China's got something cooking Google's China headquarters is located in a high-tech park in Zhongguancun, a neighborhood known as Beijing's Silicon Valley. Modeled after its Mountain View parent's home, it includes all that has become part of the Internet giant's culture: a gym, a yoga room, a cafeteria with free food, kitchens stocked with free snacks and the requisite play area with two foosball tables... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
TenCate Supplier for Olympic Hockey Pitches in Beijing Sep 4, 2007
Source: Royal TenCate. TenCate (Euronext:KTC) Supplies Hockey Pitches for the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Koreans get some ImaginAsian Aug 21, 2007
Conductor heads to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra A look at the reality series contenders Sponsored By: You need to upgrade your Flash Player Newsletters Festival Listings Real Estate Advertisement. media & entertainment industry jobs online. (Variety)
2 Donors To Pay Off State GOP's $3 Million Debt Aug 19, 2007
Dodge is founding chairman of a holding company that has subsidiaries involved in banking, insurance, real estate, technology, entertainment and philanthropy. Copyright 2007 by. (NBC 11, CA)
Beijing fest's hip to American rock Aug 14, 2007
ICM exec connects clients with marketers You need to upgrade your Flash Player Newsletters Festival Listings Real Estate Advertisement. media & entertainment industry jobs online. (Variety)
Bob Schuman, Mortgage Credit Specialist Aug 11, 2007
If you have any questions about the real estate market, home mortgages, or credit in general, write Bob an email at. Bob. (NBC 11, CA)
Investors fear risks Aug 2, 2007
Robert Bach, senior vice president of research at real estate services firm Grubb , said some of the lenders he works with will not even quote a loan right now. And a measure of volatility known as the VIX has skyrocketed by nearly two-thirds in the past two weeks to reach its highest level in more than four years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Touring Beijings Historic Hutongs Jul 27, 2007
As millions of rural Chinese move to cities like Beijing, the cost of urban living and real estate skyrockets ... In the spirit of overall modernization, and in anticipation of the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing - both government and their partners in real estate development - is bulldozing what remains of the hutongs and replacing them with sleek, efficient highrises. (Suite101.com)
NDC women demand affirmative action for elections 2008 Jul 23, 2007
Politics of Sunday, 22 July 2007. Politics of Sunday, 22 July 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
New phase as N. Korea shuts down reactor Jul 16, 2007
from the July 16, 2007 edition. Yongbyon: N. Korea says it is shutting down the nuclear site, shown in a 2006 satellite image, Members of the six-party talks will press for more details about the North's program. (Christian Science Monitor)
IAEA Says North Korea Has Shut Reactor Jul 16, 2007
U.S. envoy on the North Korea nuclear issue, Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill, right, talks with his South Korean counterpart Chun Yung-woo during their meeting at the government house in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, July 16, 2007. North Korea is ready to start disabling its nuclear programs following the shutdown of its sole operating reactor, as long as Washington lifts all sanctions against the communist nation, a North Korean diplomat said. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Lotus Pharmaceuticals Announces Effective Treatment for Hepatitis B Advances to Reach Chinese Market Jul 12, 2007
Source: Lotus Pharmaceuticals Inc.. BEIJING, July 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: - ) announced important developments in the formulation of a Hepatitis B drug that could add an additional $6 million annually in net profits for the Beijing company. (Primezone Releases)
Hunam in Levittown closing Jul 11, 2007
I was reporting about finance, Jerry Morgan covered real estate, and we were chewing both the fat and the lean with the late Howard Kane, a wonderful guy who happened to represent builders and loved terrific Chinese food. As I recall, we went through an order of fish rolls, along with hacked chicken, spicy cabbage, and noodles in a tingling sesame sauce. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Lotus Pharmaceuticals Adds Five New Retail Stores and Starts a Major Advertising Campaign Jul 9, 2007
Source: Lotus Pharmaceuticals Inc.. BEIJING, July 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: - ) announced the addition of five new retail stores and a print media advertising campaign to help gain national brand recognition. (Primezone Releases)
RedChip Independent Issues Research Update on Leading Brands Inc. Jun 27, 2007
Source: RedChip Companies Inc.; Leading Brands, Inc.. June 26, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- RedChip Independent, a division of RedChip Companies, Inc., announced today that it has issued a research update on Leading Brands Inc. (NasdaqCM: - ). (Primezone Releases)
urSpin LLC's Spinlets Gallery Now Publicly Available to Revolutionize Content Portability Jun 20, 2007
and SHENZHEN, Peoples Republic Of China, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- urSpin LLC (), a new entrant to the U.S. and China community-driven personal startpage market, today announced the public launch of its initial Spinlets gallery at. Now, users can publish and share their favorite Twitter posts, Craigslist ads and Flickr photos on their blog, network profile or personal website with their own personalized look and feel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Long path ahead on N. Korea's nukes Jun 18, 2007
from the June 18, 2007 edition. Hazy outlook: A thermal power plant cast its pollution over Pyongyang, North Korea, Sunday. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
World Championship Sports Network Channel Launches on AOL Video Jun 18, 2007
Source: World Championship Sports Network. More Than 60 Olympic and Lifestyle Sports Featured Online and On-Demand. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beijing slows down investment in capital construction Jun 17, 2007
3 billion yuan pumped into real estate development projects, up 10. 8 percent. (Xinhuanet, China)
Facts about housing belie "good news" Jun 8, 2007
"The demographic structure of the Chinese population would dictate rising real estate prices for the next 10 years. Governments can't stop it," author Chen Xumin argued in his article published in Guangdong Province-based newspaper New Express on Monday ... That means the demand for real estate would keep rising until 2018 when those of the 1980 vintage will be around 28 ... The housing supply is not expected to increase dramatically, so the price of real estate will remain high or even soar,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Stocks Jump, S&P 500 Hits Record Close... May 31, 2007
S&P 500 Index Closes at Record High: Financial News - Yahoo. AP S&P 500 Index Closes at Record HighWednesday May 30, 11:17 pm ET By Joe Bel Bruno, AP Business Writer. (The Drudge Report)
* Olympics to bring crackdown in Beijing BbY _Ovw May 28, 2007
Liu Zhihua, 57, oversaw construction, real estate, sports and traffic projects in the capital. (AFP). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
A wrecking ball for Beijing's history May 25, 2007
from the May 25, 2007 edition. Defiance: Xia Jie, a vocal opponent of the imminent demolitions on Dongsi Batiao street, stands in the courtyard of the home her family has owned for five generations. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Kufuor to attend AU Centre foundation stone ceremony May 24, 2007
General News of Thursday, 24 May 2007. General News of Thursday, 24 May 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
RedChip Visibility Issues Research Update On Edgewater Foods International, Inc. May 19, 2007
Source: RedChip Companies Inc.; Edgewater Foods International, Inc.. May 18, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- RedChip Visibility, a division of RedChip Companies, Inc. announced today that it has issued a research update on Edgewater Foods International, Inc. (OTC BB: - ). (Primezone Releases)
Everlast Worldwide Inc. Signs Two-Year Sponsorship and Licensing Agreement with United States Amateur Boxing, Inc. (USA Boxing) May 19, 2007
Source: Everlast Worldwide Inc.. Everlast to be the exclusive boxing equipment supplier for USA Boxing-sponsored events in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ChinaCast Education Corporation to Release First Quarter Results On May 21 and Host Conference Call On May 22 May 18, 2007
Source: ChinaCast Education Corp.. BEIJING, May 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- ChinaCast Education Corporation (OTC BB: - ) (``ChinaCast'' or ``the Company''), one of the leading e-learning services providers to educational institutions, government agencies and corporate enterprises in China, today announced it will release first quarter 2007 financial results after market closing on Monday, May 21, 2007. (Primezone Releases)
Reality Check May 14, 2007
The money I spent on a 130 sq m apartment four months ago wont get me a 100 sq m flat in the same building these days, fumed the 28-year-old company executive as he browsed the housing options or non-options at Beijing Spring Real Estate Trade Fair last month. The unceasing price appreciation has raised concerns over a real estate bubble ... Last year, Beijings property prices saw double-digit growth for seven months in a row, making it the hottest real estate market among all major... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Karlovy Vary unveils schedule Apr 18, 2007
Advertisement Newsletters Market Listings Real Estate Advertisement. media & entertainment industry jobs online. (Variety)
Price of new housing up 6% on average in major cities Apr 18, 2007
The price hike follows a series of government measures to cool the country's overheating real estate market ... Investment in the real estate sector rose by 26 ... It showed the structure of China's real estate development the decline in investment in affordable residential housing had turned, said the NDRC report released on Tuesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Vantone's Back For More Apr 3, 2007
EIJING Vantone, the Chinese real estate development company that walked away from two signed leases Downtown, says it's still serious about opening a "China Center" in Lower ... " The center was to include an executive business club, conference center and travel center. Vantone remains committed to that goal, Ya said - possibly at the top of the Freedom Tower, where besides being a tenant, "We want to participate in it," with the Port Authority, although she did not specify what sort of... (New York Post -- Business)
Atrium REIT fund expected to grow to RM1b Apr 2, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Atrium Real Estate Investment Trust's (REIT) fund size is expected to grow to RM1bil within five years from RM154mil currently, said Atrium Reit Managers Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Wong Sui Ee. Atrium Reit Managers is the management company of Atrium REIT and is entrusted to look for suitable properties locally and abroad to be injected into the trust. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Lotus CFO Participates in Public Interviews in Advance of 2006 Annual Report Mar 29, 2007
Source: Lotus Pharmaceuticals Inc.. BEIJING, March 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: - ) announced that its Chief Financial Officer conducted two public interviews in advance of its 2006 Annual Report that is scheduled for release in April. (Primezone Releases)
Backstory: The student body is kung-fu fighting Mar 15, 2007
from the March 15, 2007 edition. a star is airborne: Li Xian, 18, practices a high-flying kick on a classmate. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Gates, Buffett Top Billionaires Ranking Mar 9, 2007
The rich cashed in on strong equity markets, real estate and commodity prices worldwide, according to Forbes billionaires co-editor Luisa Kroll. "It's just been kind of an extraordinary year for markets worldwide," she said. (ABC News -- Business)
Behind placid Great Hall, real debate at China's annual congress Mar 5, 2007
from the March 5, 2007 edition. An arena for limited political action thrives behind closed doors, and at lower levels of government. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
End of era as Beijing polluter leaves town Feb 10, 2007
It will develop its old campus into a massive real estate project. The steel mill's small lake and nearby mountains will make the site well sought-after, said Tang Danping of Shougang's environmental department. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Stocks to Watch, Feb. 9 Feb 9, 2007
The real estate investment trust's funds from operations increased 14. 6% to $66. (Fox News)
ALL EYES ON 'MONEY HONEY': CNBC's Bartiromo becomes part of the story after ouster of Citigroup exec Jan 30, 2007
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
Beijing Unveils Centuries-Old Temples Jan 27, 2007
Some of those neighborhoods have since gone under the wrecking ball as developers and city officials take advantage of a boisterous real estate market. Housing prices shot up 15 percent last year and are projected to rise 11 percent this year, according to industry figures. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Police force closure of school for migrants in Shanghai amid violent scenes Jan 9, 2007
Strong demand for real estate in Shanghai, Beijing and other cities has sharpened such conflicts. Amid a continuing standoff Tuesday, a shouting match broke out at the school gates between teachers and employees of a neighboring chemical plant that owns the school property. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Beijing real estate prices jump 42% in three years Jan 8, 2007
Real estate prices in Beijing have increased by 42 percent over the past three years, says a report released by the website Sina. com and New Real Estate Magazine ... BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- Real estate prices in Beijing have increased by 42 percent over the past three years, says a report released by the website Sina. (Xinhuanet, China)
Beijing to tighten anti-corruption measures for 2008 Games Jan 7, 2007
The construction and real estate trades in the rapidly urbanizing capital are rife with corrupt dealings with officials. Recently there has been a general anti-corruption drive in Beijing and other major Chinese cities. (International Herald Tribune)
China's tax revenues rose 22 percent in 2006 amid surging growth, stronger collection efforts Jan 3, 2007
The 2006 tax figure does not include import tariffs and taxes on land use and real estate transactions, the reports said. Those items should add a substantial amount to revenues due to an import boom in recent years and rapid growth in real estate investment. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
