http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Earth_Continents_Asia-Pacific_18_197_684.html Press Review of the Earth from the most relevant websites. Keep in touch with the Earth and your future ! fr-FR http://www.earth-stream.com/logo-stream-Earth.png http://www.earth-stream.com Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:11:31 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Thailand-Has-Started-to-Energetically-Embrace-Internet-in-Its-Many-Forms-Across-the-Marketplace_18_197_684_134818.html Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ab6c28/thailand_interne) has announced the addition of the "Thailand - Internet" report to their offering. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:19:28 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Friendster-Supports-Applications-From-Facebook-Developer-Community_18_197_684_134800.html SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendster, Inc., a top-10 global website based on traffic and the #1 social network in Asia,* today announced that it has deployed support for the Facebook Platform on http://www.friendster.com/ as part of the Friendster Developer Program. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:19:20 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Syntec-Biofuel-to-Present-at-Ethanol-&-Biofuels-Asia-2008_18_197_684_134782.html VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 2, 2008) - Syntec Biofuel Inc. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:19:20 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Syntec-Biofuel-to-Present-at-Ethanol-&Amp-Biofuels-Asia-2008_18_197_684_134781.html Syntec Biofuel Inc. (OTCBB: SYBF), a leading thermo-chemical biofuels development company, announced today that Michael Jackson, President and Chairman, will present at the Ethanol and Biofuels Asia 2008 Conference as part of the Next Generation Biofuels Showcase. Mr. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:12:54 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Asia-is-the-World-s-Leading-Regional-Internet-Market-in-Terms-of-Subscribers_18_197_684_134690.html Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 press@researchandmarkets.com Logo: http://www.researchandmarkets.com Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ b3cfd1/2008_asia_intern) has announced the addition of the "2008 Asia - Internet, Broadband and Convergence Statistics (tables only)" report to their offering. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:09:41 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Video-Working-to-Save-Central-Africa-s-Forests_18_197_684_134673.html Recognizing the regional and global importance of the Congo Basin’s forests, WRI began working in Central Africa ten years ago and has since built an extensive on-the-ground presence to contribute to the development and maintenance of sustainable forest management in the region. The following video introduction by Pierre Méthot, Program Manager for WRI’s Forest Information and Governance Initiative in Central Africa, is the first in a series of pieces examining WRI’s expanding role in this important region: Stretching across six countries, the Congo Basin contains the second largest contiguous tropical forest in the world and is home to a wealth of biodiversity and wildlife populations. In addition to serving the livelihoods of the estimated 30 million people living in the region, the Basin’s forests absorb atmospheric carbon, thereby mitigating global warming. The health of this rich ecosystem, however, is under increasing strain. Industrial logging is expanding across the region due to mounting local and international demand for the Congo Basin’s forest resources, particularly from Asian markets. Moreover, as continued infrastructure improvements enhance forest accessibility, forest degradation and fragmentation is accelerating in even the most remote areas. Alongside the Amazon and Southeast Asia, Central Africa has consequently become a focal point for tropical deforestation, which currently accounts for 20% of global carbon emissions. While not yet experiencing the high rates of deforestation seen in the other two regions, Central Africa will likely face similar levels as demand and populations increase. In August, I traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo with colleagues in the People and Ecosystems Program to visit our local offices in Kinshasa and Brazzaville and interview regional partners in government, NGOs, civil society, and the private sector. The experience illuminated both t ... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:06:02 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Domainmonster-Com-Announces-Cheap-Half-Price-Asia-Domain-Names_18_197_684_134022.html GUILDFORD, England, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesh Digital's Domainmonster.com today announced half-price .asia registrations for October only! The .asia TLD was launched earlier this year and has proved extremely popular within a short space of time. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:23:15 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Burma-Dam-Projects-Said-to-Threaten-Residents-Wildlife_18_197_684_133903.html Text of report in English by Thailand-based Burmese publication Irrawaddy website on 30 September The Burmese government's plan to build two major hydropower dams - the Wai Gyi and Hat Gyi - on the Salween River in eastern Burma threatens the human rights of local residents and the biodiversity of the area, says an environmental organization. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:23:10 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/South-Korean-Opposition-Wants-Food-Agency-Chief-Dismissed-Over-Melamine-Scare_18_197_684_133896.html Text of report in English by South Korean news agency Yonhap Seoul, Oct. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:15:30 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Motorola-to-Deploy-WiMAX-Network-in-Pakistan-for-Wi-Tribe_18_197_684_133861.html ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. today announced that it has signed a multi-year WiMAX contract with wi-tribe Pakistan limited, the all-new wireless broadband Internet provider to enter the country. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:30:50 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Cadbury-Recalls-Chinese-Chocolate_18_197_684_133794.html By The Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) - British candy maker Cadbury announceda recall Monday of chocolate made in its Beijing factory after it was found to contain melamine, the industrial chemical that has sickened tens of thousands of Chinese children.The 11 recalled items were sold in parts of Asia and the Pacific, the company said in a statement. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:45:13 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Examine-the-Asian-Broadband-Market-With-This-Comprehensive-Report-Covering-the-Various-Economies-of-Asia_18_197_684_133690.html Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager press@researchandmarkets.com Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 Logo: http://www.researchandmarkets.com Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ b15a7a/2008_asian_broad) has announced the addition of the "2008 Asian - Broadband Market" report to their offering. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:47:41 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Plastic-Bottle-Boat-to-Cross-the-Pacific-Ocean-_18_197_684_133572.html Eco-celebrity David de Rothschild has decided to show the world what to do with its discarded plastic bottles. For his recent project, the Plastiki Expedition, the adventurous environmentalist plans to build a 60-foot boat made out entirely out of recycled materials and then sail it across the entire Pacific Ocean! The ambitious excursion aims to [...] Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:25:29 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Q&A-Oil-Prices-Have-Revived-Interest-in-Dams-_18_197_684_133520.html Inter Press Service: Concerns over the future of fisheries in the Mekong River floated to the surface at the first round of discussions held here late this month to shape a blueprint to build a series of mega dams across South-east Asia's largest body of water. Some fisheries experts warned that the proposed eight dams to harness the waters of the Mekong in Laos and Cambodia will be a ''barrier to fish migration,'' impacting a billion-dollar economy and a valuable source of nutrition for the 60 million ... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:55:46 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Bok-Choy-Recipes-Thinking-Outside-the-Wok_18_197_684_133259.html “Bok Choy Recipes” is a new column that features Chinese vegetables in recipes other than stir-fries. Symbolized by bok choy, the veggie that people are most familiar with, this column will showcase recipes featuring bok choy and other leafy Chinese vegetables. While most people may think “stir-fry” when it comes to Chinese vegetables, the truth is, they are quite versatile.  They can often be used in soups, appetizers, and main dishes.  Napa cabbage, for example, considered to be one type of bok choy, tastes great stewed or steamed.  Of the more than 20 varieties of bok choy in Asia, there should be a few at your local Chinese or even Western supermarket.  (I have counted five at the Chinese markets where I live in Queens, NY.) Besides the benefit of avoiding same-cooking-method boredom, preparing food in a different ways helps you get more nutritional bang for your buck. Read the rest of this entry >> Read more of this story » Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:35:06 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Bring-On-The-Pak-Choi-Consumers-Interested-In-Trying-More-Asian-Vegetables_18_197_684_133112.html Asian vegetables, a diverse group of specialty vegetables grown and consumed throughout Asia, are becoming an integral part of the American diet. To gauge their familiarity with a range of Asian vegetables, consumers were asked to complete a written survey as they entered two fruit and vegetable markets in Belleville, Ill., on busy Saturday mornings. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:29:58 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Asian-Countries-Prepare-for-Future-Sea-Level-Rise_18_197_684_133031.html With predictions pointing to a global rise in sea levels over the next century, many countries are beginning the first stages of planning to deal with such increases. For Asia, a land where population density is the least of their problems, but a major problem nonetheless, this foresight could save millions of lives. One of the countries that is proactively attempting to find solutions is Vietnam. No longer willing to rely on foreign non-governmental organizations, Vietnam is looking to find solutions for themselves. Read more of this story » Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:20:35 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Uzbekistan-Urges-Reasonable-Use-of-Water-Resources-in-Central-Asia_18_197_684_132899.html Uzbekistan urges reasonable use of water resources in Central Asia UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov on Saturday called for reasonable use of water resources in Central Asia so as to prevent ecological damages to the region. "... Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:04:30 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/eBay-Acquires-Stake-in-South-Korean-Rival-Gmarket_18_197_684_132842.html US-based online auction service eBay has acquired a 36% stake in South Korean rival online marketplace operator Gmarket to boost its position in the Asian market. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:38:10 GMT http://www.earth-stream.com/Earth/Continents/Asia-Pacific/Chinese-Fishing-Boat-Allegedly-Fired-on-By-North-Korean-Coast-Guard_18_197_684_132823.html Text of report in English by South Korean news agency Yonhap Inchon, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) - A Chinese fishing boat was allegedly shelled last week by the North Korean coast guard, officials said Monday. The vessel came under fire at around 9:40 a.m.