Hu concludes inspection tour in Anhui
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- Hu concludes inspection tour in Anhui
- How Wall Street broke the free market
- Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf signals aim to restore order
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- Peel agrees to shock Sale switch
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Hu concludes inspection tour in Anhui
china.org.cn – Jan 15, 2008
, one of the biggest home-grown car makers in China, in Wuhu, east China’s Anhui Province, Jan. Hu made an inspection tour to Anhui from Jan.
How Wall Street broke the free market
Salon – Jan 15, 2008
The temptation, especially in an election year, to demonize the outsiders crashing Wall Street’s party will be irresistible. But let’s take a deep breath before we get too het up about foreign governments influencing the strategic decisions of Citigroup and Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. Could they really manage to wreak more havoc than what the home-grown bumblers in charge of those institutions have already caused? — Andrew Leonard.
Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf signals aim to restore order
NEWS.com.au – Jan 15, 2008
Explosive Indian Virender Sehwag is a strong chance for a Test recall on a bouncy WACA pitch that should suit his style. SPINNER Brad Hogg has been a key man in Australia’s planning for the Test, even though he is unlikely to play. Hogg sat in on a bowlers’ meeting yesterday and provided crucial home-grown intelligence to Australia’s pacemen on Perth conditions and the characteristics of the new WACA pitch. Under curator Cam Sutherland, the Perth pitch has its unique bounce and bang back, and Shaun Tait is almost certain to be unleashed as a fourth quick. Hogg also gave teammates his views about how best to use the Fremantle Doctor. Share this article.
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Jerusalem Post – Jan 15, 2008
Duvdev and Erez are home at last. For two hours, they captivate the fans packed into the Ganei Hata’aruha hall in north Tel Aviv. A night to remember, a concert to relish, a celebration of creation the 10th anniversary of our home-grown, now internationally renowned phenomenon known as Infected Mushroom. Infected Mushroom are now LA-based and perform all over the world. They’re more a household name abroad than they are at home. But Israel remains extremely important to them, insists producer Eyal Yankovich. “Israel is world famous for some of its high-tech creations.
Peel agrees to shock Sale switch
BBC News – Jan 15, 2008
"Dwayne has served us admirably through one of the club’s most thrilling decades," said Gallacher. "He has been a cornerstone in helping us to develop a formidable European record in that time and in keeping us highly competitive in domestic tournaments. "We’re always pleased to see home-grown talent become international stars – and Dwayne has served Wales and the Lions with great skill and dedication. "His departure leaves a void at Stradey Park but means that the tremendous emerging talent in Phil Davies’s squad will be given a greater chance to shine. "We will also be looking to strengthen the squad. " Llanelli Scarlets director of rugby Phil Davies added: "We wish Dwayne well at Sale – he has served our region extraordinarily well and is hugely popular with fans and team-mates. "He has been outstanding for us in the Magners League and Heineken Cup and will be a credit to his new club.
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Chosun Ilbo – Jan 15, 2008
The Chinese government is pushing for the merger of these businesses to allow four major makers, including Bao Steel and Shougang, to take responsibility for 70 percent of China’s entire output of iron and steel. “The catch phrase ‘bigger and stronger,’ which is about merging some 160 state-owned enterprises into about 80, is emerging as a new buzzword in the Chinese government’s conglomerate policy,” and expert said. What is especially noteworthy is the fact that China’s development plan is not just about setting up mega-businesses, it’s also aimed at developing home-grown technologies. China has already launched a self-reliant strategy to turn itself from the “world’s factory” into the “world’s largest R&D center. ” In the fields of 3G mobile communications, home networking, multi-resolution video coding, and bullet trains, China is trying to have its own technologies accepted as international standards. On the 30th anniversary of its reform and opening up, China is stepping up efforts to enhance competitiveness by fostering large advanced conglomerates to produce high value-added products. South Korea’s industry and government must urgently make every endeavor to cope with an imminent China shock… What is especially noteworthy is the fact that China’s development plan is not just about setting up mega-businesses, it’s also aimed at developing home-grown technologies. China has already launched a self-reliant strategy to turn itself from the “world’s factory” into the “world’s largest R&D center. ” In the fields of 3G mobile communications, home networking, multi-resolution video coding, and bullet trains, China is trying to have its own technologies accepted as international standards. On the 30th anniversary of its reform and opening up, China is stepping up efforts to enhance competitiveness by fostering large advanced conglomerates to produce high value-added products. South Korea’s industry and government must urgently make every endeavor to cope with an imminent China shock. This column was contributed by Song Eui-dal, the Chosun Ilbo’s correspondent in Hong Kong.