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Peace Hotel in Shanghai reopens after restoration

A famous landmark in Shanghai has reopened after a £50 million restoration.

Category: Asia, Living Abroad
Posted 04 Aug 2010

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Nationwide to introduce charges for using debit card overseas

The building society Nationwide has announced that it will be introducing charges for using a debit card abroad.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 04 Aug 2010

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Google site inaccessible in China

: A new Google question and answer page was inaccessible to Chinese users yesterday.

Category: Asia, Living Abroad
Posted 04 Aug 2010

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Russian proposals to create parks announced in a bid to increase tourism

More gap year travellers could be attracted to Russia after it revealed plans to set up 13 new national parks and proposals to loosen the visa system.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 03 Aug 2010

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Shanghai to Hangzhou high-speed line all set for an October arrival

A new high-speed rail link in China is due to be opened in October.

Category: Asia, Living Abroad
Posted 03 Aug 2010

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US ambassador to attend Hiroshima anniversary for first time

US ambassador John Roos will be attending the anniversary ceremony for Hiroshima.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 29 Jul 2010

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Argentina is not just a ‘once in a lifetime location’

Passenger numbers to South America increased last month.

Category: South America, Living Abroad
Posted 29 Jul 2010

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Watch people pray for a good harvest in Japan

The Japanese pray for a good harvest with bamboos and paper lanterns every year.

Category: Asia, Living Abroad
Posted 28 Jul 2010

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Designer clothes available in South Korea

Polo Ralph Lauren has assumed direct control of its business in South Korea.

Category: Asia, Living Abroad
Posted 28 Jul 2010

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South Korea has fastest internet speed in the world

South Korea has the fastest internet speed in the world, a new report suggests.

Category: Asia, Living Abroad
Posted 28 Jul 2010

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