Asian stocks muted as Europe, China woes weigh BANGKOK—Asian stock markets struggled for firm footing Friday as investor nerves were tested by fizzling economic growth in China and the lack of a concrete plan to pull Greece back from the brink of bankruptcy. Media reports that some of ... http://www.boston.com/business/markets/articles/2012/05/25/asian_stocks_muted_as_europe_china_woes_weigh/ -

Asian Markets End Mixed as European Concerns Resurface HONG KONG—Most Asian markets ended mixed Friday, with Australia touching a six-month low, as comments by the Italian Prime Minister failed to sooth investor concerns with Europe. Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said he believes Greece will ... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304840904577425061070925698.html -

Asian Currencies Drop a Fourth Week as EU Crisis Hurts Exports Asian currencies headed for a fourth weekly drop, the longest stretch of losses this year, on speculation Europe’s debt crisis will stall the global economic recovery and hurt demand for the region’s exports. Official reports this week ... http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/asian-currencies-drop-a-fourth-week-as-eu-crisis-hurts-exports.html -

Asian shares fall to 2012 lows as Europe worries weigh TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares fell to their lowest levels of the year on Friday as early bargain hunting gave way to worries about Europe's raging debt crisis and weak global growth. The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan ... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47561785 -

AfterWork: Ten Asian Bistro in Newport Beach It's hard to believe that Ten Asian Bistro has been around only seven years. The trendy Asian fusion restaurant near the airport has been talked about so much and for so long that I assumed that it had been a fixture on the Orange County nightlife scene ... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47503847 -

Marion Barry Asian Comments: Former D.C. Mayor Set To Address Controversy (UPDATED) WASHINGTON -- Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry (D), who represents Ward 8 on the D.C. Council, is scheduled to appear with Asian-American leaders at a Thursday mid-day press conference where he is expected to address his recent ... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/24/marion-barry-asian-commen_n_1542200.html?ref=politics -

Asian Markets Edge Lower HONG KONG—Asian markets edged downwards on Friday despite speculation by the Italian Prime Minister that Greece will remain in the euro zone, easing some concern about forthcoming Greek elections. Japan's Nikkei was flat, Australia's S&P ASX ... http://www.marketwatch.com/story/asian-markets-mixed-2012-05-24 -

Asian-Americans Seize Political Spotlight in 2012 Presidential Campaign Obama is courting them, and their growing numbers could have a strong impact on key states. Joie Chen on why America’s ‘model minority’ has stayed off the political radar—until now. You can tell politicians are feeling the heat when they ... http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/05/25/asian-americans-seize-political-spotlight-in-2012-presidential-campaign.html -

Islamic, Asian Banks Agree to Funding for Pakistan Wind Power The Islamic Development Bank and the Asian Development Bank agreed to a $133 million financing plan to develop two wind projects in Pakistan as the nation seeks new renewable sources to overcome power shortages. Pakistan’s Fauji Foundation ... http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-22/islamic-asian-banks-agree-to-funding-for-pakistan-wind-power -

Asian carp netted in Garfield Park lagoon State and federal officials say they're stepping up efforts to track and test for Asian carp in Illinois waterways this summer. That includes sampling urban fishing ponds, surveying fish markets for live fish and random electrofishing and ... http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-asian-carp-netted-in-garfield-park-lagoon-20120524,0,7572992.story -

Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce Celebrates the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Houston’s entrepreneur scope is thriving, so it is no wonder the Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce has selected as its 22nd Annual Awards Gala theme, “The Spirit of Entrepreneurship.” This year’s Asian Chamber signature small business recognition ... http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9539988.htm -

Asian Football Confederation Puts Iran on the Spot on Women's Rights Iranian women soccer fans have set their hopes on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to return them to the terraces after having been banned from stadiums for years to prevent them from looking at men's bodies. The women expect the AFC's insistence ... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-dorsey/afc-puts-iran-on-the-spot_b_1534681.html -

Asian Stocks Mixed As Greek Worries Persist (RTTNews.com) - Asian stock markets swung between gains and losses before ending on a mixed note Friday, as concerns pertaining to a Greek euro exit lingered despite Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti's speculation that Greece would remain in ... http://www.nasdaq.com/article/asian-stocks-mixed-as-greek-worries-persist-20120525-00069 -

Asian Festival growing, thanks to budget boost Stepped-up corporate donations mean a beefed-up Asian Festival with more performances and, organizers hope, bigger crowds to honor Columbus’ bicentennial year. The 18th annual Asian Festival, a three-day celebration of Asian heritage ... http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/05/25/asian-festival-growing-thanks-to-budget-boost.html -

Asian Festival growing, thanks to budget boost Stepped-up corporate donations mean a beefed-up Asian Festival with more performances and, organizers hope, bigger crowds to honor Columbus’ bicentennial year. The 18th annual Asian Festival, a three-day celebration of Asian heritage ... http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/05/25/asian-festival-growing-thanks-to-budget-boost.html -