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Unlocking innovation in Vietnam requires lawyers, not schools

Vietnam needs more intelectual property lawyers and a strong enforcement system. Sounds boring? Perhaps so, but data from the World Bank 2011...
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United Nations cites government in rising food prices

  • UN
  • February 16, 2011
The United Nation's Food and Agricultural Organization reported on the rice price crisis of 2007-2008. As the reportsumarrizes, 'The rice...
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Bannou tea comes to the South Bay

Bannou tea, known for its lightly-sweet and malty liquor reminiscent of a grassy roasted barley tea (mugicha), is finally available in the South...
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SF learns how Asia stocks did after US recession fear (photos, video)

SF learns how Asia stocks did after US recession fear (photos, video)BANGKOK --San Francisco residents are learning in top news today how Asian...
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SF asks: after DJIA disaster, how is Asia doing? (video)

SF asks: after DJIA disaster, how is Asia doing? (video)San Francisco residents are learning in top news today that after yesterday's Wall...
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Off to Asia! Days Three and Four

Sawasdee Krup! We are in Thailand now, always a favorite destination in the world. I always seem to lose track of time when I come here. I mean to...
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Off to Asia! Day One (recollected)

We are travelling to Asia until later in the month and until now I wasn't sure if I would be publishing anything while away from home. It so...
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50% off Starwood Hotels in the Asia Pacific

Heading over to Asia soon? You can snag a room at a Starwood property for 50% off the best available rate. Book by January 31 for stays from...
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Waiting on every word from China

I keep hearing how the US is the biggest economy in the world, but I think it may be debatable as to which economy is the most important, the US or...
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Feeding lories is a highlight on a visit to the Jurong Bird Park, Singapore, Southeast Asia

Lovely clean-as-a-whistle Singapore - like its neighbor to the north, Malaysia - boasts an excellent bird park where you can let loose for a day...
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