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Asian stocks advance as Dubai concerns fade...default will escalate. National Australia Bank and Commonwealth Bank of Australia climbed more than 3 per cent, leading Australia's biggest banks higher after they said they don't expect "material" losses from Dubai. Sony and Nissan, which... In this article: Dubai, Commonwealth Bank, Tokyo, National Australia Bank, Westpac, ANZ, Nissan, and Sony |
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The Times of India - World | 7 days ago
Japan to buy US F-35 fighters to contend with Chinese threat
...frontline fighter. Japan picked up the F-35 fighter jointly developed by US, UK, Australia and others over Boeings F/A-18 and F-15 FX and Euro- fighter to contend with China developing next generation J-17 fighters. According to Kyodo...
In this article: Japan, US, Tokyo, Washington, UK, and China
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washingtonpost.com | 2 days ago
A look at economic developments around the globe
...Seng closed 4.8 percent lower, while South Korea's benchmark plummeted 4.7 percent, Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average fell 3.2 percent, Australia's index dropped 2.9 percent and China's main Shanghai stock measure was off 2.4 percent. BEIJING...
In this article: Dubai, Japan, Recession, Deflation, World Trade Organization, Geneva, Europe, Tokyo, Sweden, and Zimbabwe
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WSJ.com: Markets | 4 days ago
Yen Hurts Japan Exporters
...declining in Tokyo as the yen rose to a multiyear high against the U.S. dollar. Japan's Nikkei 225 traded down 0.4%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.4%. South Korea's Kospi Composite was up 0.1%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slid 0.9%...
In this article: Japan, New York, BHP Billiton, U.S., Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tokyo, Singapore, All rights reserved, and Chi Mei Optoelectronics
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The Australian | 5 days ago
Dive into the mesmerising world of Bill Viola
...in high-definition. Bill Viola: The Passions was exhibited at the J. Paul Getty Museum, LA in 2003 and travelled to the National Gallery, London, the Fondacion "La Caixa" in Madrid and the National Gallery of Australia. Bill Viola:...
In this article: Bill Viola, National Gallery, Witi Ihimaera, New York, New Zealand, Tourcoing, France, Cartography, J. Paul Getty Museum, and Christchurch
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Sydney Morning Herald - Business | 1 day ago
Next year's Super 14 promises to be pivotal to national plan
...for Barnes. Although the loss to Scotland and a draw with Ireland highlighted the shortcomings of Australia's attack, it also reminded everyone of the enormous value the new Waratahs signing was to the national team. With Barnes forced...
In this article: Berrick Barnes, Matt Giteau, Kurtley Beale, Benn Robinson, Robbie Deans, Cardiff, Best interests, Chris Hickey, and Dean Mumm
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Asian stocks tumble amid dollar slump, Dubai fears
...index retreated 712.04 points, or 3.2 percent, to 21,501.41. Elsewhere, South Korea's Kospi benchmark lost 2.6 percent to 1,557.45 and Australia's index dropped 2.8 percent. China's main Shanghai stock measure was off 1.1 percent.
In this article: Dubai, Hong Kong, Nikkei 225, Nissan, Wall Street, Shanghai, Tokyo, Japan, and South Korea
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MarketWatch.com - MarketWatch Breaking News Bulletins | 10 hours ago
Japan, Australia shares rebounding after Friday drop; Nikkei 225 up 1.4%, S&P/ASX up 2.2%
Japan, Australia shares rebounding after Friday drop; Nikkei 225 up 1.4%, S&P/ASX up 2.2% TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Japanese shares saw broad gains across all sectors Monday morning, rebounding from steep losses Friday, with the Nikkei 225...
In this article: ASX, S&P, Nikkei 225, Tokyo, IHI Corp., Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., MarketWatch, Sony Corp., and Citigroup Inc.
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Description from Wikipedia:
Australia (pronounced: /əˈstreɪljə/ or IPA: /ɒˈstreɪljə|/ , or more formally as IPA: /ɔːˈstreɪliə|/ ), officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the continental mainland (the world's smallest), the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia to the north-east, and New Zealand to the southeast.
For some 40,000 years before European settlement commenced in the late 18th century, the Australian mainland and Tasmania were inhabited by around 250 individual nations of indigenous Australians. After sporadic visits by fishermen from the immediate north, and European discovery by Dutch explorers in 1606, the eastern half of Australia was claimed by the British in 1770 and initially settled through penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales, founded on 26 January 1788. The population grew steadily in the following years; the continent was explored, and during the 19th century another five largely self-governing Crown Colonies were established.
- Name:
- Australia
- Conventional Long Name:
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Local Name:
- Australia
- Capital:
- Canberra
- Language:
- None
- English (de facto)
- Largest City:
- Sydney
- Government type:
- Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, see Government of Australia
- Founding Date:
- December 11, 1931
- Formations:
- Statute of Westminster Adoption Act
- Area:
- 7617930
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $799.054 billion
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 15th
- GDP (nominal):
- $1.013 trillion
- GDP (nominal per capita) Rank:
- 13th
- GPD (nominal) Rank:
- 15th
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $46,824
- Time Zone:
- various
- Currency:
- Australian dollar
- Demonym:
- Aussie (colloquial)
- Drives On:
- left
- Currency (code):
- AUD
- Country Calling Code:
- +61
- ccTLD:
- .au
- Anthem:
- Advance Australia Fair
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