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Print - 2008-03-17
Gulf supermarkets boycott Danish products

Gulf supermarkets boycott Danish products

Supermarkets in Gulf Arab states have stopped selling Danish products to protest against the new publication in Denmark of a controversial newspaper cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed. The Times of Oman reported on Sunday that Al Jadeeda Stores had stopped s
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Gulf supermarkets boycott Danish products

Gulf supermarkets boycott Danish products

Supermarkets in Gulf Arab states have stopped selling Danish products to protest against the new publication in Denmark of a controversial newspaper cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed. The Times of Oman reported on Sunday that Al Jadeeda Stores had stopped s
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Gulf supermarkets boycott Danish products

Gulf supermarkets boycott Danish products

Supermarkets in Gulf Arab states have stopped selling Danish products to protest against the new publication in Denmark of a controversial newspaper cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed. The Times of Oman reported on Sunday that Al Jadeeda Stores had stopped s
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Skyrocketing cotton prices endanger $1 billion apparel exports

Skyrocketing cotton prices endanger $1 billion apparel exports

After energy crisis, the skyrocketing prices and shortage of cotton have endangered the dollar one billion export orders of apparel products scheduled for June this year, exporters said on Sunday. They held the local cotton traders responsible for increas
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Skyrocketing cotton prices endanger $1 billion apparel exports

Skyrocketing cotton prices endanger $1 billion apparel exports

After energy crisis, the skyrocketing prices and shortage of cotton have endangered the dollar one billion export orders of apparel products scheduled for June this year, exporters said on Sunday. They held the local cotton traders responsible for increas
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Skyrocketing cotton prices endanger $1 billion apparel exports

Skyrocketing cotton prices endanger $1 billion apparel exports

After energy crisis, the skyrocketing prices and shortage of cotton have endangered the dollar one billion export orders of apparel products scheduled for June this year, exporters said on Sunday. They held the local cotton traders responsible for increas
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
KSE falls prey to bad law and order

KSE falls prey to bad law and order

Poor law and order situation and political rumours created panic in the Karachi share market during last week ended on March 15, 2008, with the result that KSE-100 index gained only 2.29 point closing at 15,087.47 from previous week''s 15,085.18 after tou
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
KSE falls prey to bad law and order

KSE falls prey to bad law and order

Poor law and order situation and political rumours created panic in the Karachi share market during last week ended on March 15, 2008, with the result that KSE-100 index gained only 2.29 point closing at 15,087.47 from previous week's 15,085.18 after touc
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
KSE falls prey to bad law and order

KSE falls prey to bad law and order

Poor law and order situation and political rumours created panic in the Karachi share market during last week ended on March 15, 2008, with the result that KSE-100 index gained only 2.29 point closing at 15,087.47 from previous week's 15,085.18 after touc
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Budgeting exercise starts from March 31

Budgeting exercise starts from March 31

The Finance Division''s priorities committee will start its budgeting exercise from March 31, which is likely continue for around 12 days, to recommend budgetary allocation for development in 2008-09 financial year.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Budgeting exercise starts from March 31

Budgeting exercise starts from March 31

The Finance Division's priorities committee will start its budgeting exercise from March 31, which is likely continue for around 12 days, to recommend budgetary allocation for development in 2008-09 financial year.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Budgeting exercise starts from March 31

Budgeting exercise starts from March 31

The Finance Division's priorities committee will start its budgeting exercise from March 31, which is likely continue for around 12 days, to recommend budgetary allocation for development in 2008-09 financial year.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Two tax officials facing probe for graft

Two tax officials facing probe for graft

A collector of the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) is facing inquiry for carrying out Benami banking transactions between two foreign banks, involving huge amount of money which included repeatedly winning of prize bonds and other lottery schemes.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Two tax officials facing probe for graft

Two tax officials facing probe for graft

A collector of the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) is facing inquiry for carrying out Benami banking transactions between two foreign banks, involving huge amount of money which included repeatedly winning of prize bonds and other lottery schemes.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Two tax officials facing probe for graft

Two tax officials facing probe for graft

A collector of the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) is facing inquiry for carrying out Benami banking transactions between two foreign banks, involving huge amount of money which included repeatedly winning of prize bonds and other lottery schemes.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Load-shedding to continue till 2010: Pepco

Load-shedding to continue till 2010: Pepco

Power load shedding in the country will continue till 2010 due to its rapidly increasing demand as well as sharp shortfall, well-informed sources in the Pakistan Electric Supply Company (Pepco) told Business Recorder.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Load-shedding to continue till 2010: Pepco

Load-shedding to continue till 2010: Pepco

Power load shedding in the country will continue till 2010 due to its rapidly increasing demand as well as sharp shortfall, well-informed sources in the Pakistan Electric Supply Company (Pepco) told Business Recorder.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Load-shedding to continue till 2010: Pepco

Load-shedding to continue till 2010: Pepco

Power load shedding in the country will continue till 2010 due to its rapidly increasing demand as well as sharp shortfall, well-informed sources in the Pakistan Electric Supply Company (Pepco) told Business Recorder.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising demand boosts dollar

THE RUPEE: rising demand boosts dollar

Weak sentiment was seen in the currency market during the week ended March 15, 2008. In the interbank market, the rupee turned weaker in terms of the dollar, losing nine paisa for buying at 62.87 and eight paisa for selling at 62.90.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising demand boosts dollar

THE RUPEE: rising demand boosts dollar

Weak sentiment was seen in the currency market during the week ended March 15, 2008. In the interbank market, the rupee turned weaker in terms of the dollar, losing nine paisa for buying at 62.87 and eight paisa for selling at 62.90.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Fahim for joint strategy to tackle terrorism

Fahim for joint strategy to tackle terrorism

Senior Vice President Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Sunday strongly condemned the Supermarket blast, which claimed life of a foreigner and injured 14 others. He termed the incident 'tragic' and said it should be taken seriously, whi
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Fahim cancels meetings with Nawaz and Qazi

Fahim cancels meetings with Nawaz and Qazi

Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarian (PPP) President, Makhdoom Amin Fahim, called off his meetings with Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif and Jamaat Islami amir Qazi Hussain Ahmed on Sunday morning.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Fahim cancels meetings with Nawaz and Qazi

Fahim cancels meetings with Nawaz and Qazi

Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarian (PPP) President, Makhdoom Amin Fahim, called off his meetings with Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif and Jamaat Islami amir Qazi Hussain Ahmed on Sunday morning.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Oil hits the Nelson

Oil hits the Nelson

Oil prices are rising so fast, soon there will be no country (except the oil producers themselves) that will not cry ''uncle''. Running past $111 per barrel, sky only is the limit now. But it is not the producers'' fault. The US currency (in which the oil
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Oil hits the Nelson

Oil hits the Nelson

Oil prices are rising so fast, soon there will be no country (except the oil producers themselves) that will not cry 'uncle'. Running past $111 per barrel, sky only is the limit now. But it is not the producers' fault. The US currency (in which the oil pr
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Oil hits the Nelson

Oil hits the Nelson

Oil prices are rising so fast, soon there will be no country (except the oil producers themselves) that will not cry 'uncle'. Running past $111 per barrel, sky only is the limit now. But it is not the producers' fault. The US currency (in which the oil pr
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Mutual funds industry recorded 88 percent growth in 2007

Mutual funds industry recorded 88 percent growth in 2007

The mutual funds industry performed very well and witnessed a growth of some 88 percent during the calendar year 2007, attaining the size of Rs 330 billion from Rs 175 billion in December 2006.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Mutual funds industry recorded 88 percent growth in 2007

Mutual funds industry recorded 88 percent growth in 2007

The mutual funds industry performed very well and witnessed a growth of some 88 percent during the calendar year 2007, attaining the size of Rs 330 billion from Rs 175 billion in December 2006.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Mutual funds industry recorded 88 percent growth in 2007

Mutual funds industry recorded 88 percent growth in 2007

The mutual funds industry performed very well and witnessed a growth of some 88 percent during the calendar year 2007, attaining the size of Rs 330 billion from Rs 175 billion in December 2006.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Mutual funds industry recorded 88 percent growth in 2007

Mutual funds industry recorded 88 percent growth in 2007

The mutual funds industry performed very well and witnessed a growth of some 88 percent during the calendar year 2007, attaining the size of Rs 330 billion from Rs 175 billion in December 2006.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Four FBI agents among wounded in blast: ABC

Four FBI agents among wounded in blast: ABC

At least four US FBI agents were among the injured in a bomb attack at a popular restaurant in Pakistan, ABC television reported Sunday. A Turkish aid worker died and at least 10 other foreigners were wounded, including several US diplomats, in the blast
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Four FBI agents among wounded in blast: ABC

Four FBI agents among wounded in blast: ABC

At least four US FBI agents were among the injured in a bomb attack at a popular restaurant in Pakistan, ABC television reported Sunday. A Turkish aid worker died and at least 10 other foreigners were wounded, including several US diplomats, in the blast
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Parliament convenes today, faces challenges from day one

Parliament convenes today, faces challenges from day one

The National Assembly will meet here on Monday to start what is being perceived as final round of transition to democracy by installing a more muscular parliament that can push for the ouster of President Pervez Musharraf, who is seen hardly strong enough
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Parliament convenes today, faces challenges from day one

Parliament convenes today, faces challenges from day one

The National Assembly will meet here on Monday to start what is being perceived as final round of transition to democracy by installing a more muscular parliament that can push for the ouster of President Pervez Musharraf, who is seen hardly strong enough
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
LPG price down by Rs 10 per kg

LPG price down by Rs 10 per kg

Chairman LPG Distributors Association Pakistan Muhammad Irfan Khokhar has said that the price of liquefied petroleum gas has been curtailed by Rs 10 per kg from Rs 65 to Rs 55 per kg.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
LPG price down by Rs 10 per kg

LPG price down by Rs 10 per kg

Chairman LPG Distributors Association Pakistan Muhammad Irfan Khokhar has said that the price of liquefied petroleum gas has been curtailed by Rs 10 per kg from Rs 65 to Rs 55 per kg.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
LPG price down by Rs 10 per kg

LPG price down by Rs 10 per kg

Chairman LPG Distributors Association Pakistan Muhammad Irfan Khokhar has said that the price of liquefied petroleum gas has been curtailed by Rs 10 per kg from Rs 65 to Rs 55 per kg.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
'Troop surge won't stop Iraq oil fraud and insurgency'

'Troop surge won't stop Iraq oil fraud and insurgency'

Senator Dianne Feinstein said Sunday that the US troop surge in Iraq could fall short of its goal, and raised concerns about a news report that said stolen oil cash was paying for the insurgency.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
'Troop surge won't stop Iraq oil fraud and insurgency'

'Troop surge won't stop Iraq oil fraud and insurgency'

Senator Dianne Feinstein said Sunday that the US troop surge in Iraq could fall short of its goal, and raised concerns about a news report that said stolen oil cash was paying for the insurgency.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Three militants handed over to Saudi government

Three militants handed over to Saudi government

Three Saudi militants have been handed over by Pakistan, the Saudi interior ministry said on Sunday. The three "were in Pakistan. Further investigation will tell if they were in other areas," ministry spokesman General Mansur al-Turki told AFP in a refere
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Three militants handed over to Saudi government

Three militants handed over to Saudi government

Three Saudi militants have been handed over by Pakistan, the Saudi interior ministry said on Sunday. The three "were in Pakistan. Further investigation will tell if they were in other areas," ministry spokesman General Mansur al-Turki told AFP in a refere
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Iran conservatives retain grip on parliament

Iran conservatives retain grip on parliament

Iran's conservatives on Sunday retained control of parliament with a comfortable majority in legislative elections, despite a respectable showing by reformists who suffered heavy pre-vote vetoes.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Iran conservatives retain grip on parliament

Iran conservatives retain grip on parliament

Iran's conservatives on Sunday retained control of parliament with a comfortable majority in legislative elections, despite a respectable showing by reformists who suffered heavy pre-vote vetoes.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (March 16, 2008) and the forecast for Monday (March 17, 2008).
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (March 10 to 15, 2008).

Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
KKI weekly market review

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (March 16, 2008).
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Inter bounce back with Palermo win

Inter bounce back with Palermo win

Inter Milan restored their six-point gap at the top of the Serie A table with a 2-1 victory over Palermo at the San Siro on Sunday. It was only Inter's second victory in their last seven matches and will go some way to boosting their self-belief following
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
England on brink of winning second test

England on brink of winning second test

England were well placed to seal victory in the second test against New Zealand after the hosts were reduced to 242 for six when bad light ended play four overs early on the fourth day on Sunday.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Golf: McDowell triumphs in Ballantine's thriller

Golf: McDowell triumphs in Ballantine's thriller

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell won the Ballantine's Championship on the third play-off hole after a gripping duel with Jeev Milkha Singh of India on Sunday.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
India's Gambhir hoping to clinch test berth

India's Gambhir hoping to clinch test berth

Indian top order batsman Gautam Gambhir is hopeful his solid showing in the tri-series win in Australia would earn a recall into the test squad for the home series against South Africa.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Heskey moves Wigan clear of relegation scrap

Heskey moves Wigan clear of relegation scrap

Emile Heskey ended his goal drought to lift 10-man Wigan clear of the relegation scrap as his first half strike sealed a 1-0 win against fellow strugglers Bolton on Sunday.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Hamilton wins amid the chaos in Australia

Hamilton wins amid the chaos in Australia

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton avoided mayhem around him to open the Formula One season with a resounding pole-to-flag victory in a crash-strewn Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. The 23-year-old Briton, now with a phenomenal five wins from just 18 races, finishe
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Pacquiao defeats Marquez to win WBC title

Pacquiao defeats Marquez to win WBC title

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines knocked down Juan Manuel Marquez in the third round before going on to capture the WBC super featherweight championship by split decision on Saturday.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Cycling: Rebellin wins Paris-Nice

Cycling: Rebellin wins Paris-Nice

Italian Davide Rebellin of Gerolsteiner won the Paris-Nice "race to the sun" on Sunday after Caisse d'Epargne's Spaniard Luis Leon Sanchez won the seventh and final stage, a 121.5km final stage around Nice.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Olympic official: athletes mulling Beijing boycott

Olympic official: athletes mulling Beijing boycott

International Olympic Committee vice-president Thomas Bach said a number of top athletes were considering boycotting the games in China over the bloody crackdown on protesters in Tibet.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Sports world unconvinced over Beijing boycott calls

Sports world unconvinced over Beijing boycott calls

Beijing's bloody repression of anti-Chinese protests in Tibet has cast a cloud over this summer's Olympic Games, but as yet there is no discernible movement in the world of sports in favour of a boycott.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
State Bank of India suffers investment loss

State Bank of India suffers investment loss

State Bank of India, India's largest bank, has suffered a loss of 10 million rupees ($250,000) in the overseas credit derivatives market, the Sunday Business Standard newspaper said on Sunday.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Swiss foreign minister to sign Iran gas deal

Swiss foreign minister to sign Iran gas deal

Switzerland's foreign minister was travelling to Tehran on Sunday to sign a natural gas purchase contract between Iran and a Swiss utility, a deal she said could help ease Europe's dependence on Russian gas.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Alitalia agrees to be sold to Air France: KLM

Alitalia agrees to be sold to Air France: KLM

Alitalia has agreed to be bought by Air France-KLM, the world's biggest airline by revenues, in a deal valuing the near-bankrupt airline's equity at just 138 million euros - far less than expected.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
US will 'do what it takes' to safeguard markets: Paulson

US will 'do what it takes' to safeguard markets: Paulson

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Sunday the US government was "prepared to do what it takes" to ensure the stability of the reeling financial system. "The government is prepared to do what it takes to maintain the stability of our financial system,"
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Record oil divorced from fundamentals: Opec delegate

Record oil divorced from fundamentals: Opec delegate

The weak dollar and the flow of investment money into commodities have pushed oil prices to a fresh record so more pumping from Opec would have done little to stop the surge, a senior Opec delegate said on Sunday.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
New US president won't shun WTO deal: Zoellick

New US president won't shun WTO deal: Zoellick

Whoever wins the US presidency would probably back a global trade pact if a deal can be reached this year, despite Democratic candidates' scepticism over free trade, the head of the World Bank said.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Shell to slash oil reserve figures for 2007

Shell to slash oil reserve figures for 2007

Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell is to cut its reserve figures for 2007, taking about 1.3 billion barrels off its books or the equivalent of nearly one year's production, The Observer said Sunday.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
E-commerce gaining a foothold in China

E-commerce gaining a foothold in China

With more Internet users than any other nation on the planet, China's e-commerce is booming, but obstacles remain before the full business potential can be unleashed, analysts said.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Rich and poor nations clash at climate talks

Rich and poor nations clash at climate talks

Disagreements between rich and developing countries came into the open Sunday as the world's top 20 greenhouse gas emitters worked to lay the groundwork for a new deal on climate change.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Israel's El Al buys 4 Boeing 777s for $540 million

Israel's El Al buys 4 Boeing 777s for $540 million

El Al Israel Airlines said on Sunday it had ordered four Boeing Co 777-200ER planes for $540 million. The passenger aircraft with 279 seats will be equipped with Rolls Royce engines and used on medium- and long-haul routes. Three will be delivered in 2012
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Turkmenistan picks gas reserves auditor

Turkmenistan picks gas reserves auditor

Central Asia's top natural gas producer, Turkmenistan, has hired a British firm to audit its gas reserves as it seeks to increase production and exports of the fuel, local media have reported.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Indonesians rally over soaring food prices

Indonesians rally over soaring food prices

About 500 Indonesian Muslims took to the streets of the capital to demand the government bring down food prices after media reports of cases of starvation.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Garlic doesn't reduce cholesterol levels

Garlic doesn't reduce cholesterol levels

Eating garlic cloves or garlic supplement every day does not reduce the cholesterol levels. However, they may protect the heart in other ways.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
White bread increases heart disease risk

White bread increases heart disease risk

A study from the University of Sydney in Australia suggests that having a breakfast of white bread and sugar-rich cereals may make a person susceptible to diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Obesity tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk

Obesity tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk

New research suggests that obesity may raise older adults' risk of developing pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease. The study, by researchers at the US National Cancer Institute, found that men and women who were severely obese wer
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Seal cubs threatened by global warming, WWF warns

Seal cubs threatened by global warming, WWF warns

Hundreds of new-born seal cubs risk dying of hunger and cold because global warming is making ice in the Arctic Circle melt too fast, the World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature in Germany warned on March 10. "In some parts perhaps not a single one of the seal c
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Mobile phone addiction may cause psychological problems

Mobile phone addiction may cause psychological problems

Teenagers who use mobile phones for many hours a day talking and sending messages or missed calls may develop psychological disorders, says a study that advices "reasonable use" for positive effects. Researcher said this addiction was the result of social
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Asia shows way to fight dengue as global spread looms

Asia shows way to fight dengue as global spread looms

Clarissa Poon was one of an estimated 50 million people who contracted mosquito-borne dengue fever last year. She spent an agonising week on a drip in a Bangkok hospital as she battled the potentially deadly disease.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Japan eyes all-round bird flu vaccine

Japan eyes all-round bird flu vaccine

Japanese researchers said on March 10 they had paved the way to develop an all-round vaccine to protect people from bird flu and its feared mutations. The new method entails injecting into the body a tiny bit of fat, known as a liposome, which is carrying
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
China's emissions rising faster than thought: report

China's emissions rising faster than thought: report

China is producing far more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previous estimates and this will frustrate global aims to stabilise atmospheric greenhouse gases, a group of US economists said.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Hulu turns on Internet TV service in US

Hulu turns on Internet TV service in US

News Corporation and NBC Universal on Wednesday began offering free online television to the US public through Internet joint venture Hulu.com. The much-anticipated online service ended a five-month private "beta" testing phase and boasts a rich library o
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Facebook goes live in French

Facebook goes live in French

A French-language Facebook site went online on Monday hot on the heels of German and Spanish versions of the Internet social networking giant. US-based Facebook produced the site with the help of 4,000 French users, who suggested a range of translations f
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
ORACLE upgrades Web-based software to help win more business

ORACLE upgrades Web-based software to help win more business

Oracle Corp has created Web-based software designed to help salespeople win more business, its latest attempt to overtake its smaller rival that leads in the field, Salesforce.com Inc, four analysts briefed by Oracle said on Monday.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Sony unveils turntable to put vinyl on computer

Sony unveils turntable to put vinyl on computer

Sony Corp said on Wednesday that it will soon sell a record deck that plugs into a computer to let vinyl collectors convert their analogue recordings into digital form. The turntable hooks up with a USB cable to a computer, where special software would tu
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Internet TV subscriptions doubled in 2007

Internet TV subscriptions doubled in 2007

The number of Internet TV subscribers more than doubled in 2007 to 12.3 million worldwide, driven by western Europe where some broadband suppliers offered the service for free, according to a report.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
YouTube lets developers build own YouTubes

YouTube lets developers build own YouTubes

YouTube, Google Inc's popular video sharing site, is giving away tools that let Web developers tap the underlying database functions of YouTube, in effect allowing users to build their own YouTubes.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
China overtakes US as top Web market

China overtakes US as top Web market

China now has about 220 million Internet users, overtaking the number of web surfers in the United States for the first time ever, a research firm said on Friday. The Chinese figure dates from late February, when the US online population was estimated at
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
UK graduates avoid actually talking

UK graduates avoid actually talking

Reared on text messages and e-mail, new British graduates avoid talking directly to colleagues in the workplace and would rather use instant messaging or a webcam, according to a survey.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
UN launches initiative to improve Internet access in Asia-Pacific region

UN launches initiative to improve Internet access in Asia-Pacific region

The United Nation Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has said it has launched a new database to promote the development of telecentres community centres where people in the poorest and most remote areas gain access to computer
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Gates urges US to free up more spectrum for Wi-Fi

Gates urges US to free up more spectrum for Wi-Fi

Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates urged US communications regulators on Thursday to free up more vacant television airwaves to be used for wireless services such as broadband Internet access.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Nortel to launch faster network technology

Nortel to launch faster network technology

Nortel Networks Corp is about to roll out new technology that lets telecom companies immediately quadruple the capacity of their networks to help them cope with a boom in Internet video, high-definition programming and the use of mobile video phones.
Published 17 Mar, 2008 12:00am
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