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Inside: This Week In Asia
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ARCHITECTURE
Good Design, Good Business in China Preservation, environmental awareness, and community were paramount for winners of this year's BusinessWeek/Architectural Record China Awards
EYE ON ASIA
Olympic Jitters Start Affecting Hong Kong Business people going from the mainland to Hong Kong can only get single-entry visas from now until after the Olympics
BEIJING OLYMPICS
Behind China's Anti-Foreigner Fever Much of the anger has been directed at CNN for its allegedly biased coverage of protests in Tibet and along the route of the Olympic flame
RETAIL
France's Carrefour Feels China's Ire The world's No. 2 retailer is facing a boycott because of pro-Tibet protests in Paris and President Sarkozy's threat to shun Olympic ceremonies
MEDICINE
Chinese MRIs, Coming to Your Hospital The heparin scare notwithstanding, multinationals are strengthening their ties with the Chinese medical industry
FINANCE
• From FinanceAsia.com
Hong Kong's IPO Market on the Upswing Pre-IPO shareholders cash in $702 million worth of shares in Belle, while an undisclosed seller offloads $87 million of stock in Shenhua Energy
TELECOM
• From China Economic Review
China's Telcos Are Ready for a Revamp Analysts expect robust growth for the country's mobile operators, such as China Mobile and China Unicom, but the fixed-line sector is shrinking
TELECOM
Russian Telcos Look to Asia for Growth After a decade of rapid advances in the former Soviet Union, Russia's mobile operators are placing big bets in India, Vietnam, and elsewhere
TELECOM
• From Telecom Asia
India Imposes New Rules for Telecom M&A The maximum market share of any joint venture has been limited to 40% of the country's subscriber base
TELECOM
• From Economic Times of India
AT&T in Talks to Re-enter Indian Cellular Market The return to the subcontinent could come if the carrier is successful in buying Maxis Communications' 74% stake in Aircel
FINANCE
• From Asian Investor
Wealth Managers Target Overseas Indians The managers are reaching potential clients with a range of strategies, including joint ventures, distribution agreements, and expansion of operations in India
FILM
• From Economic Times of India
Bollywood Calls for Tougher Anti-Piracy Policies The film industry's trade group is asking for a crackdown on vendors who sell pirated DVDs and other media at train stations
CORPORATION
Scandal-Plagued Samsung Chairman Quits Lee Kun Hee steps down after being charged with tax evasion. Reaction among watchers is mixed; shares didn't budge
CORPORATION
• From FinanceAsia.com
IBM Sells Lenovo Shares at a Discount The sale of $84 million worth of shares, at a 6% discount to the Apr. 21 closing price, cut Big Blue's stake in the Chinese PC maker to 6.2%
TECHNOLOGY
Opening Up The Wii The WiiWare Channel will feature games created by independent developers. It's win-win for both Nintendo and game designers
TECHNOLOGY
More Delays for PlayStation Home The 3-D online social networking service is now a year late as Sony tries to provide gamers with a Second Life-type experience
AUTOS
What Could Dull Toyota's Edge In the aftermath of the Big Three's cost-saving deal with unions, its U.S. plants must play catch-up
FINANCE
Steel Partners Off the Sauce in Japan After battling for reforms for years, the U.S. private equity fund will sell its shares of Bull-Dog Sauce. Foreign funds may have to adjust their strategies
SPECIAL REPORT
Surprising Asian Adventures No longer off the beaten path, Asian destinations can still provide the thrill of discovery
SPECIAL REPORT
In Bhutan, Trekking in Style Four days on the trail, high in the Himalayas, in one of the most remote and unspoiled spots on earth, with all the comforts of home
SPECIAL REPORT
A Culinary Tour Through Taipei You don't need four-star restaurants to sample Taiwan's delicacies. Stalls, night markets, even cafeterias can serve up a gourmet's dream
SPECIAL REPORT
India's Top Five Yoga Centers A guide to India's most famous yoga institutes for the serious student of the practice
TECHNOLOGY
• From ZDNet Asia
Singapore Aims to Be a 'Media Hub' Recent TV production and game development deals with international companies are cited as evidence of the industry's regional growth
SPECIAL REPORT
Boutique Hotels Make the Scene in Shanghai For accommodations more intimate and unique than skyscraper lodging, the Chinese metropolis has these five luxury boutique hotels
SPECIAL REPORT
Ritz-Carlton's China Challenges The luxury hotel chain is well established in China and is expanding fast to new cities. It looks forward to a big boost from the Olympics
SPECIAL REPORT
Trekking Bhutan: Along the Dragon Path The best way to see one of the world's most beautiful countries is on foot. The four-day Druk Path trek isn't for everyone, but the rewards are great
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Some good news for Indians hoping to build a semiconductor industry in the country. While plans to build India's first serious chip plant seem to be stalled, the chip-design business is doing quite well, thank you very much.
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