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Stanley Ho Gives Up SJM Stake
Macau gambling magnate Stanley Ho handed over virtually all of his holdings in his SJM casino empire to family members, further clouding succession issues.

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Toyota Global Sales Up 8%
Toyota Motor's group global sales rose by 8% in 2010 but the company barely managed to keep its status as the world's biggest car maker with General Motors narrowing the sales gap.
- Heard on the Street: Toyota's Heavy Load
Japan's Kan Calls for Cooperation
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan called for cooperation as he opened this year's parliamentary session, even as opposition lawmakers look to sharpen their attacks.
Japan Nears Final Settlement on Hepatitis B Lawsuit
The Japanese government will soon reach formal agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit involving people who contracted hepatitis B through childhood vaccination, expected to cost up to $39 billion to compensate hundreds of thousands of victims.
Australia Floods Weigh on Economy
Woolworths issued a profit warning and producer prices fell in the fourth quarter, in early signs of how Queensland flooding has affected the broader economy.
- Video: More Towns on Alert
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Lone Star Rides to Aid of Japan Bank
U.S. distressed-debt specialist Lone Star is in talks with other lenders to take control of Japan's Tokyo Star Bank for the second time.
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Yen Drives Japan Export Stocks
Japanese stocks rose on a positive sales outlook from Honda and the euro's appreciation against the yen, while China stocks declined ahead of the new year holiday.
Beijing Hails Start of a New Era
For Chinese citizens following President Hu Jintao's visit to the U.S., the message from Communist Party is loud and clear: The world's dominant power is finally treating China as an equal.
- China Real Time: Display of Harmony or Subtle Dis?
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China Hongqiao Plans to Raise $2.2 Billion in IPO
Chinese aluminum producer China Hongqiao Group plans to raise as much as US$2.2 billion from an initial public offering ahead of its Hong Kong listing on Feb. 11, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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Telefonica, China Unicom Strengthen Ties
Spain's Telefonica said that it will widen its strategic partnership with China Unicom (Hong Kong), with each company investing $500 million to increase their cross shareholdings.
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Mount Kellett Invests $100 Million in Vietnamese Mine Project
U.S. private-equity group Mount Kellett Capital Management LP has bought a 20% stake in a Vietnamese tungsten mining project for $100 million.
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Shiseido Has Eye on China
Hong Kong Booms with Dollars Wrapped in Yuan
Afghans Advance Talks on Seating Legislators
32 Dead in Pakistan Crash
Japan May Seek Further Cuts in Corporate Tax
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Essar Pushes to Merge Units
Lake Created in Australia Floods Threatens Towns
Japan Launches Supply Rocket
South Korean Raid Rescues Sailors
Setbacks Plague U.S. Aid to Pakistan
China Increases Uranium Imports
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Chinese Grain Imports Surge
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LG Display Swings to Loss
Japan Upgrades Economic View
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Lenovo, NEC in PC Tie-Up Talks
Japan Sees Bleaker Long Term Without More Taxes
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Guarding Korea's M&A; Market
Lawmakers Try, Fail to Pin Down Hu
China GDP Expands 9.8%
As Chinese Trumpet Status, Some Shrug
Inflation News Hammers Chinese Stocks
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'Mrs. Watanabe' Trades Again
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MUFG on Prowl for Deals
From China, Signs That Gold's Rally Isn't Endless
China Invests in Canada Oil Project
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RIM Starts Internet Filters in Indonesia
South, North Korea Agree to Talks
Afghan Parliament Plans Session
Japanese Leader Is Critical of Beijing
Transplant Restores Woman's Speech
Hakuho Meets His Match — Again
Tokyo Real Estate: Back and Bubbling
U.S., China Leaders Seek New Balance
Is China Flying Too High?
Inflation Near Two-Year High, Expected to Rise Further
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Air NZ Buys Virgin Blue Stake
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ANZ Names New China CEO
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Exxon: Australian Projects Delayed
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Samsung Buys Display Maker
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BHP Queensland Coal Output Falls
India Food Inflation Eases

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Tendulkar Should Open World Cup Batting
Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, who all came home from South Africa early because of injury, are three players India needs to get innings flying in the upcoming World Cup.
A Pair Reunited, And It Feels So Good
After years of acrimony, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi have teamed up at the Australian Open to chase the only major doubles title they're missing.
- Photos: Australian Open Round Four
- Photos: India's Tennis Duo is Back
Scene Asia
China's Hottest Cuisine
Yes, it's spicy. But what exactly makes Sichuan food so special?
- Photos: Sizzling Sichuan
How Many Watches Does a Man Need?
It's not uncommon in Asia for a man to own several timepieces. How many does watches does a man really need?
'Let the Bullets Fly'
Is China's box-office record for a domestic movie about to be smashed for the second time in a matter of months?
How to Stay Fit on the Road
Travel tips from an executive who is often on the road.

China Real Time Report

Vincent Lo's Rainbow Dreams For Shanghai
Vincent Lo, the billionaire chairman of Shui On Group, offers his thoughts on Shanghai's future, the Chinese government's efforts to cool the property sector and what sea-dwelling creatures make the best dance partner.
Trump Swats at China While Teasing Presidential Bid
Prada Prods China's Elite
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India This Evening: BJP top Brass Stopped at Jammu Airport Ahead of 'Ekta Yatra'
Here is a roundup of news from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Monday, January 24, 2011. The Wall Street Journal has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Concern Over Reliance Silence on Gas Fields
Indian Parents Take Fun Out of the Fairy Tale
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Japan Real Time Report

Shiseido and Chinese Men: A Groom Boom?
As cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. looks to grab a bigger slice of the bulging Chinese market, it may be worth tailoring more products to the other half of the population: men.
Coming to America: Kirin Beer With No Alcohol
Video: Factory Fanatics in Japan
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Korea Real Time Report

Does Pirate Raid Show New Korea Resolve?
The successful storming of a hijacked South Korean cargo ship in the Arabian Sea by commandos on Friday continued to dominate local media coverage Monday, with news that the surviving pirates may be brought to Seoul for trial.
K-League Young Guns Shine In Qatar
S Korea, Iran To Lock Horns In Soccer
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