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Asias largest railway station starts operations in China

2016-01-04 01:00:00| Railway Technology

Futian high-speed railway station has opened in Shenzen, China, making it Asia's largest underground railway station.

Japanese shares lead Asia's gains

2015-12-28 02:54:25| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

A mixed picture for Asian shares at the start of a week shortened by holidays, amid quiet trade as Japanese shares lead the region's gains.

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Asia's investors cheer Fed's move

2015-12-17 01:57:56| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Shares in Asia are all in positive territory on Thursday on news the US Federal Reserve raised its rates for the first time since June 2006.

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Asia's coastal cities face challenge of rising seas

2015-12-10 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Associated Press: The future will be a watery one for some of the world's biggest cities. Predicted sea level increases this century mean many face increased flooding, stronger storm surges and unpredictable weather. How well coastal cities can cope will dramatically affect quality of life and their economic destiny. Many of the biggest are in Asia, powering economies while housing hundreds of millions of poor in sprawling slums. Scientists generally agree seas will rise an average of 1 meter (3 feet) this century,...

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