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Visa-free trips from HK to Taiwan on the Horizon

The president-elect of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou expressed Today (April 14), Hong Kong residents could soon be travelling visa-free to Taiwan, also he would name former economics minister Chiang Pin-kung as Taiwan chief negotiator in dealing with China.

MySpace Mulls over Free Music Service Venture

Social-networking site, MySpace is in talks with major record companies to create a service that would provide users with free music as it moves to distinguish itself from encroaching competitors such as Facebook, according to news reports.

Special Zune may be late, but free

Microsoft sent a letter to advanced purchasers of it's special edition Valentines Day Zune, saying the red media player may in fact, not be delivered on the 14th, but will come with a full refund when it arrives.

ASEAN targets free trade and human rights, talks green

Southeast Asian nations plan to sign a charter in Singapore next week aiming for lofty goals in areas such as free trade and human rights even as the 40-year-old group wrestles with how to handle the divisive issue of Myanmar. The West has urged the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) to put more pressure on Myanmar's junta after its crackdown on pro-democracy protests, but the group's principle of non-interference in each other's internal affairs is likely to prevail.

Blockbuster's online DVD subscribers seen down

Blockbuster Inc, whose management met with members of Wall Street last week, is expected to report a fall in subscribers to its online DVD rental service, some investors and analysts said.

News Corp's Fox to launch free MySpace mobile

News Corp's Fox Interactive Media said on Monday it plans to launch advertising-supported versions of its popular Internet social network MySpace and other properties for free on cell phones.

Key House lawmaker sees Peru pact approval

A free trade agreement with Peru is headed for approval in Congress, but trade deals with Panama and Colombia face problems, a senior Democrat in the House of Representatives said on Tuesday.

Media Free to Roam in China During 2008 Games

Foreign media will be free to travel around China and enjoy uncensored access to the Internet during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, organizers said on Wednesday. Non-Chinese journalists currently need permission to move around the country, while websites containing material considered sensitive by the Chinese government are frequently blocked.

World trade talks collapse

Global free trade talks, billed as a once in a generation chance to boost growth and ease poverty, collapsed on Monday after nearly five years of haggling and resuming them could take years.

Time Warner sees loss, potential in AOL plan: report

Time Warner Inc. estimates its AOL division would lose almost $1 billion in operating profit through 2009 under a plan to offer the unit's services free to some customers, The Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday.

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