Asian markets rise on first trading day of 2011
Asian markets rise on first trading day of 2011
Asian stocks made a strong 2011 start on Monday as traders looked forward to a healthy year ahead, although several major markets were closed for public holidays.
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Asian markets rise on first trading day of 2011
Seoul hit a record high, as traders looked forward to a healthy year ahead, although several major markets were closed for holidays.
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Six choke to death on New Year rice cakes
At least six people have choked to death in Tokyo after eating traditional sticky rice cakes to celebrate the New Year, Japanese officials said.
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