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Monday, March 10, 2003
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Taiwan retailer displays Microsoft software at a store in Taipei.

Taiwan retailer displays Microsoft software at a store in Taipei. Microsoft Corp will cut prices in Taiwan by a quarter, effective March 15, to settle a complaint the global software giant had used unfair trade practices.

The new “Air H” is displayed in Tokyo.

The new “Air H” is displayed in Tokyo. This mobile phone allows users to receive e-mails containing up to 10,000 words and unlimited access to the Internet for a price of 4,930 yen ($42) per month.

A priest blesses computer terminals at the Kolkata stock exchange before the federal Budget session.

A priest blesses computer terminals at the Kolkata stock exchange before the federal Budget session. The Budget has especially been positive for the IT sector.

Job seekers browse the computer for information about job offers at a public employment service centre in Tokyo.

Job seekers browse the computer for information about job offers at a public employment service centre in Tokyo. Japan’s unemployment rate rose to 5.5 per cent in January up from a revised 5.3 per cent the previous month.

— Reuters