The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged to lodge protest against France over humiliation

The China Post - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) was urged yesterday to lodge a protest against France over an incident in which two Taiwan citizens were stripped, searched and detained for two days simply because they were holding two different kinds of Taiwanese passports. Full Story

The Mainland Affairs Council says it respects Olympic torch route

The China Post - The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said it respects the Olympic torch relay route proposed by the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee amid continuing negotiations between Taiwan and mainland China on bringing the torch to Taiwan ahead of next year's Olympic Games. Full Story

Yao Ming's visit OK'd by Mainland Affairs Council, China

The China Post - Mainland China's NBA basketball star Yao Ming will visit Taiwan next Friday to Sunday to participate in a public benefit event, following the approval by by mainland authorities and the Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the Chinese Taipei Basketball Association announced yesterday. Full Story

The Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office celebrates 62nd National Day

The China Post - Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office (VECO) in Taipei hosted a reception yesterday to celebrate the 62nd National Day Anniversary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam with foreign dignitaries, business leaders and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Chang Siao-yue in attendance. Full Story

CPC signs oil-exploring deal with Libya's NOC

The China Post - Taiwan's Chinese Petroleum Corp. (CPC) and the Libyan National Oil Co. (NOC) have signed a production-sharing and exploration agreement to tap a Libyan oilfield. Full Story

Tripoli, the capital of Libya

The China Post - Tripoli, or Tarabalus Al-Gharb, meaning "Tripoli of the West" in Arabic, is the major city and de facto capital of Libya. Full Story

Oil makes up Libya's major export earnings

The China Post - The Libyan economy depends primarily upon revenues from the oil sector, which contributes practically all export earnings and about one-quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP). These oil revenues and a small population give Libya one of the highest per capita GDPs in Africa, but little of this income flows down to the lower orders of society. Full Story

Malaysia's Golden Jubilee is celebrated with pride and joy

The China Post - Malaysians are celebrating their 50th anniversary of independence this year, and they are celebrating it with style. A countdown to the Aug. 31 National Day at Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, a light show afterwards, and a National Day parade in the morning of Aug. 31 are part of a lineup of festive events by which Malaysians commemorate this important occasion. Full Story

Malaysian economy at its strongest position in a decade

The China Post - A decade after the financial crisis, the Malaysian economy including the financial system is at its strongest position. Malaysia has greater economic flexibility to shift to new areas of growth and thus sustain the development momentum. Economic growth has been achieved with relative price stability, low unemployment and strong external balances. Full Story

Agriculture as Malaysia's engine of economic growth

The China Post - As Malaysia's engine of growth, the agriculture sector will become a major stimulant for the economy, creating employment, bringing in more foreign revenue and enhance the nation's food security. New emphasis has been placed on agriculture because many farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen in the country totaling some 1 million are still poor and lagging in many amenities and facilities. Full Story

Iskandar Development Region to achieve great prosperity

The China Post - The Iskandar Development Region (IDR) which was officially launched by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor on the 4 November, 2006 is set to become Southern Peninsular Malaysia's most developed region, where living, entertainment, environment and business seamlessly converge within a bustling and vibrant metropolis. Full Story

Biotech propels Malaysia's growth

The China Post - The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia (MOSTI) has recognized the importance of biotechnology as one of the key drivers of the country's development, now and for the future. Biotechnology will not only drive improvements in the quality life of Malaysians, it will also propel the creation of knowledge and innovation in the country, crucial elements in our quest to climb up to a higher value-added stage of development. Full Story