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Four Years After Katrina: New Orleans’ Green Makeover
After Hurricane Katrina flattened New Orleans exactly four years ago, on Aug. 29, 2005, the city emerged as an inadvertent symbol of global warming, the first American victim of climate change
Qantas announces 87 percent profit drop
The Qantas Group on Wednesday announced that its annual profit tumbled 87 percent. Australia’s largest air carrier reports its full year pre-tax profits fell to US$150 million The carrier — which operates its flagship Qantas as well as discount airline Jetstar — says its bottom line was hit by falling demand for air travel during the global recession. Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce, said the diversity of the company’s operations had contributed to its being one of the few airline operators worldwide to produce a full-year profit, despite the global economic downturn, according to a company statement
As the World Economy Sinks, So Does Global Shipping
The usual way to test the economic pulse in a downturn is to go for a stroll down Main Street.
U.S. and China launch ‘new dialogue’
Top U.S. and Chinese officials launched an expanded discussion of the crucial relationship between their two countries Monday, holding the first meeting of a "Strategic and Economic Dialogue" in Washington
Asia’s Easy Money Policies May Be Fueling New Bubbles
Less than 10 months ago, the great fear in Asia was that the region would suffer through the overwhelming wealth destruction that was already taking place in the U.S.
Taiwan: Rebooting the Dragon
Morris Chang is living proof of Taiwan’s ability to transform its economy. In 1985, the China-born Chang, once a long-serving executive at Texas Instruments in the U.S., was lured to Taiwan by the government as part of its effort to develop a high-tech industry.
Why There Should Be More Oil Speculation, Not Less
We need more — not fewer — oil traders.
Indonesia preps for second direct presidential ballot
Indonesians head to the polls on Wednesday to elect their next president and vice president — only the second time such a vote has occurred in the young democracy’s history.
English-education city opens in S. Korea
Word: Geese Father Definition: A father who sends his wife and kids abroad to study English and only flies to see them during winter and summer vacations. Word: Eagle Father Definition: A geese father who is rich enough so he can swoop in to see his family any time he wants. Word: Penguin Father Definition: A geese father who is too poor to fly.