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Gold gains for second day, gold bar premiums in Asia hit new two-year high

Gold priced in US dollars rose for a second day on Tuesday. Reflecting the improved consumer appetite for gold in Asia, premiums for gold bars rose on Monday to hit another two-year high as jewelers from China rushed to buy ahead of the Lunar New Year, while purchases from the electronics sector helped stir up physical trading in Japan, dealers said.

Economy, Korea on agenda for Obama-Hu summit

U.S. President Barack Obama will host Chinese President Hu Jintao for a state visit on Tuesday in a crucial summit of the world's two biggest powers that some analysts have called the most important since Deng Xiaoping's visit 30 years ago.

JFE: boosting coal buying from U.S., China, Russia

Japan's JFE Steel Corp (5411.T) said on Tuesday it is boosting purchases of coking coal from the United States, China, Russia and Indonesia after heavy floods hit production sites in Australia, its biggest supplier.

China rare earth mineral exports up 14.5 pct

China said on Tuesday its rare earth exports rose 14.5 per cent in the Jan-Nov period of 2010 as prices more than doubled, with most of the shipments going to Japan, Europe and the United States.
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U.S.-China summit must deliver real results - Clinton

U.S.-China relations are at a critical juncture and a summit between their leaders next week must produce real action, on real issues such as trade, climate change and North Korean nuclear proliferation, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday.

U.S.-China summit must deliver real results: Clinton

U.S.-China relations are at a critical juncture and a summit between their leaders next week must produce real action, on real issues such as trade, climate change and North Korean nuclear proliferation, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday.

Green Day's new Awesome album due out March 22

Green Day will release its new live CD/DVD, Awesome As F**k, on March 22, the band confirmed Wednesday. The set, whose title Green Day officially announced earlier this week in a YouTube trailer, was recorded during the punk trio's
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China's first capsule hotel to open in Shanghai

China's first capsule hotel is set to open in Shanghai, targeting budget-conscious travelers in the country's glitzy commercial capital -- with rooms divided into different zones depending on snoring.

China says six-party talks key to N.Korea dispute

China said that six-party talks were more suitable than the U.N. Security Council for solving the nuclear standoff on the Korean peninsula, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Friday, days before a summit with President Barack Obama.

China's military advances challenge U.S. power - Gates

A U.S. military presence in the Pacific is essential to restrain Chinese assertiveness, Washington's defence chief said on Friday, describing China's technology advances as a challenge to U.S. forces in the region.

U.S. again urges North Korea to meet its obligations

U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates on Friday held out the possibility of a resumption of six-party talks if North Korea ceases provocations and meets its obligations, but said there was no sign of it changing its ways.

China's military advances challenge U.S. power: Gates

A U.S. military presence in the Pacific is essential to restrain Chinese assertiveness, Washington's defense chief said on Friday, describing China's technology advances as a challenge to U.S. forces in the region.

U.S. warns on China cyber, anti-satellite capability

Advances by China's military in cyber and anti-satellite warfare technology could challenge the ability of U.S. forces to operate in the Pacific, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday during a visit to Japan.

Analysis: Asian capitals seek clues to U.S.-China ties

Worries about China's military buildup and aggressive diplomacy are bolstering its neighbors' desire to see Washington stay committed to the region while pushing them to hedge their bets against waning U.S. influence.

Steven Tyler says Aerosmith not dead, plans new album

Veteran rocker Steven Tyler on Tuesday denied that his new role as a judge on 'American Idol meant the death of his band Aerosmith, and said he wanted to start work on a much-delayed new album later this month.

7-11 convenience stores plan to expand in Manhattan

The “suburbanization” of Manhattan will continue -- the 7-Eleven convenience store franchise plans to operate an astounding 100 stores in the borough by the year 2015, according to a report in Crain’s New York Business.

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