Asia Weekly 10th-14th August 

2009-08-18 03:37

 

This Week's Headlines:

 

1- Chinese authorities may have changed their minds about the controversial Green Dam Internet filter.


2- A major chemical spill in China's Yangtze River.


3- And reports continue about the ill treatment of Chinese youth at Internet rehab center

4- Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after Typhoon Morakot bashes the country.


5- An update on the search for victims of that ill-fated plane crash off the coast of Papau New Guinea.


6- The former Samsung chairman faces suspended jail time for illegal bond deals.

 

7- Coming up...Our Melbourne bureau shows us where to get one good cup of coffee.


8- NTD's Gina Shakespear introduces us to one up and coming New Zealand fashion designer.


9- Music Resurgence: We'll introduce you to two Pakistani women who are making music in hope for peace