Japan calls for robot expedition
AN expert panel advising the Japanese government called in a report approved for the nation to send a wheeled robot to the moon.

China conducts naval drill in disputed southern seas
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese naval forces have carried out a series of drills in the South China Sea, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday, strategic waters which are disputed by a number of Southeast Asia countries.

Warmer seas put marine food chain at risk
A study published in the journal Nature finds a strong link between higher sea surface temperatures and a major decline in phytoplankton, which forms the base of the marine food chain.

India to add 110 million workers
India will likely provide the biggest increase to the global labour force over the next decade, adding an additional 110 million workers by 2020, a study said on Wednesday.

States agree new funding, schedule for nuclear fusion plan
The European Union and six states backing a multi-billion-dollar nuclear fusion project said Wednesday they had reached a deal on the financing and timetable for the experimental reactor.

British PM pitches for jobs, trade in India
BANGALORE, India (AFP) - British Prime Minister David Cameron kicked off a much-touted visit to India Wednesday, pitching for investment and increased trade to create jobs and boost Britain's post-recession recovery.

British PM launches charm offensive in India
BANGALORE, India (AFP) - British Prime Minister David Cameron kicked off a much-touted visit to India Wednesday, aimed at winning over a key business partner seen as vital to boosting Britain's post-recession recovery.

WTO backs China in US chicken import row: source
Appropriations bill prevented imports of Chinese chicken. 28 Jul 2010 5:35 AM

POWER-GEN Asia Launches Preliminary Conference Programme for Annual Gathering of Power Industry Professionals
Singapore, July 27, 2010 - (ACN Newswire) - POWER-GEN Asia, the premier conference and exhibition for the power generation and transmission and distribution industries, has announced the launch of the preliminary conference programme, with a leading line up of over 120 high quality industry speakers for its forthcoming leading annual conference.