U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao exchanged barbs during a closed door meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference in Hawaii on Saturday.
Windsor Genova
Nov 15, 2011
Israel's defense chief, Ehud Barak wants more explosions similar to the one that struck a missile base in Iran on Saturday that killed 17 soldiers, including the key figure behind the Islamic country's missile programme.
Windsor Genova
Nov 15, 2011
The Royal Couple's new apartment seem to have a "cursed" history when it comes to the princesses who lived in it, will Kate break the ill fate of the Palace?
Nov 14, 2011
China, the world's second-largest economy, will consume more energy than India, Brazil, even bigger than the European Union and the United States combined, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its World Energy Outlook report published early this month.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Nov 14, 2011
The savvy investor who knows how to play his cards well will opt to maintain a diversified portfolio rather than just focus on one commodity or equity to ensure steady and long-term capital gains.The same is being advised to Australia, most especially now that China's super-power status seems to be not so super powerful at all, with cracks seen anew in its latest property market report.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Nov 14, 2011
India, one of the world's emerging economies on Monday, has been advised by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to re-open its nuclear power plans to address its energy crisis.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Nov 14, 2011
East African country Kenya recently intensified its prospects in known gold fields in Western Kenya in a bid to take part in the escalating global pandemonium for the supposed soothing psychological effects of gold among investors.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Nov 14, 2011
A significant number of Australian employers have been abusing contracting arrangements which deprived workers in certain industries millions of dollars in unpaid salaries in the last financial years.
Vittorio Hernandez
Nov 14, 2011
At the third annual Governor's Ball, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 3 of the biggest names in the industry were noted for each of their unique achievements in their respected fields.
Nov 14, 2011
Although the Australian government is apparently battling an uphill fight over carbon tax, renewable energy and similar issues as the debate gets lively, trends support the Labor government position that the country should shift toward renewables and away from coal.
Vittorio Hernandez
Nov 14, 2011
We are living through a time of great awakening. The people of our world are beginning to open their eyes and realize the stunning depth of the scams and collusion taking place all around them.
Jamelle Agbuis
Nov 14, 2011
Residents in Thailand's Don Mueang district have defied the orders of authorities when they destroyed flood barriers made of sand bags to create a way for boats and access the flooded 20 housing estates.
Christine Gaylican
Nov 14, 2011
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her elegant taste in clothes, and has been constantly seen wearing navy, red, or pastel colors. Here, we take a look at some of her best black and white ensembles.
Nov 14, 2011
This Italian plumber has been through a lot. Aside from his day job, Mario has been moonlighting as a princess saver, go kart racer, a brawler, a doctor and even several impressive types of sportsmen. This year, Mario is revived in full 3d effect by handheld console, Nintendo 3DS
Nov 14, 2011
With China's property market suffering a decline, analysts speculate the world is heading for a severe recession as a weakening global steel production will pressure prices of iron ore to further go down, pulling along with it prices of other commodities.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Nov 14, 2011
China has announced it would cut down its export quotas of special metals in 2012, which could push world prices higher.
Christine Gaylican
Nov 14, 2011
Leaders of Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam have agreed to the outlines of a free- trade agreement called Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during a meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii on Saturday.
Windsor Genova
Nov 14, 2011
Its helps if Australia will learn from history, according to renowned economist John Hewson, and prepare as early as possible for the easing down of global demands for its resources exports.
Erik Pineda
Nov 14, 2011
Investor optimism has returned following weekend developments in Europe, sending the local share market up sharply in early trade. After reaching a high of 4423 points in the first half hour of trade the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 33.8pts or 0.8pct at lunchtime in the East to 4392.4.
Vittorio Hernandez
Nov 14, 2011
Everyone has to start somewhere and as ABC News found out, even with noteworthy titles such as "CEO" and "Governor," these presidential candidates still had their share of really bad jobs. A look at their resume would suggest that even the future leader of the free world had his share of menial labor, and we're not just talking household chores here.
Nov 14, 2011
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh tweets “We did it … we got back up again and we won the 2018 Commonwealth Games,” confirming reports that the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has chosen Gold Coast on Saturday as the official venue for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Erik Pineda
Nov 14, 2011
The U.S. wants Israel to first obtain permission from Washington for any pre-emptive attack on Iran's nuclear facilities but failed to get a clear response, unnamed sources said according to U.K.'s "The Telegraph".
Windsor Genova
Nov 14, 2011
As developed nations scramble trying to resolve respective fiscal problems, worldwide prices of crude oil continue its ascent as the winter requirements peak that could eventually trigger global domestic prices of gasoline and diesel to spike as well.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Nov 14, 2011
Victoria Health Minister David Davis said on Sunday that the state will back the move by public hospitals to turnover to Fair Work Australia (FWA) the planned nurses' strike which could lead to bed closures.
Vittorio Hernandez
Nov 14, 2011
The Greens are seeking a debate on a reported plan to expand American troops in Australia. Greens leader Senator Bob Green said it is Parliament's duty to debate the pros and cons of a wide U.S. military presence in the country.
Vittorio Hernandez
Nov 14, 2011
The new week looks promising for Prime Minister Julia Gillard as her poll numbers reflected considerable boost against Opposition Leader Tony while she prepares for the Australian visit this week of U.S. President Barack Obama.
Erik Pineda
Nov 14, 2011
Amid continued debate over Australia's carbon tax, the country's greenhouse gas emission rose by 3.8 per cent in October, according to the Emissions Insights report of RepuTex carbon analytics for the last month.
Vittorio Hernandez
Nov 14, 2011
War-torn Afghanistan may have yet to create a concrete and definitive framework to be able to attract more foreign investments, but regional investors interested in its mining treasure remain undeterred even as the country still remotely sees the end of its inner problems.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Nov 14, 2011
Global demand for platinum, the yellow metal's alter ego in terms of value, will increase 5.8 per cent annually from 2010 to 2020, mining corporate finance company Allan Hochreiter partner René Hochreiter said.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Nov 14, 2011
In this age of technological innovation and advancement, e-commerce and rapid urbanisation, almost everything is possible and achievable. In business, companies can create a product and make consumers want it, in the same way that consumers can create a need for a product and make business actually produce it.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Nov 14, 2011
