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2010. 16 July
Upbeat on the number of visitors to the Indonesia pavilion at the 2010 World Expo Shanghai China (WESC), the government has increased its target, aiming to receive 8 million visitors during the course of the event, a senior official says.(thejakartapost.com) Visitor numbers had exceeded their initial target of 3 million since the expo began on May 1, Coordinating Economic Minister secretary Eddy Abdurrahman said Thursday. Click here >> more info...
77. A World Expo flop by the U.S.
2010. 16 July
Our pavilion at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai is a huge disappointment, failing to showcase the best of the United States.by Fred A. Bernstein
(articles.latimes.com) Seeing a statue of Rachel Carson, the crusading American environmentalist, at the World Expo in Shanghai moved me almost to tears. After all, Carson is a symbol of independent thought and action, both vital U.S. exports. Click here >> more info...
78. Man who's swimming to the Shanghai Expo now quarter way there
2010. 15 July
by Elaine Chow (shanghaiist.com) It's been a week since the crazy guy who decided to swim 1200KM to the Expo started off, and look! He's still alive! Not only that, he's swimming with a massive flag attached to his back.
56-year-old Bao Zhengbin revealed last week that he would be fulfilling a lifelong dream to swim from Wuhan to Shanghai. He's in top physical condition - allegedly, he once swum across his part of the river in Wuhan five times
Click here >> more info...79. Polish pavilion in Shanghai draws crowds
2010. 15 July
The Polish pavilion at the 2010 EXPO in Shanghai continues to attract record numbers of visitors.(thenews.pl) The Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency (PAIiIZ) has announced that the national exhibit has drawn the interest of over 2.7 million people, by mid July. Click here >> more info...
80. UAE Pavilion is one of the most popular pavilions
2010. 13 July
The UAE Pavilion at EXPO 2010 Shanghai has maintained its position as one of the most popular pavilions at the huge EXPO event, with long queues as the site opens and remained until closing.(wam.ae) With waiting times of more than two hours to enter the pavilion and limitations on the availability of special access, Click here >> more info...
81. VW Shows Off at Expo 2010
2010. 12 July
Jorn Hasenfuss and David McAllisterby Daniel Patrascu
(autoevolution.com) Not so keen in advertising its presence at the Expo 2010 in Shanghai, German carmaker Volkswagen was unable to resist the temptation of preparing the visit of David McAllister, the new prime minister of Lower Saxony, to its booth at the event. As you already know, Lower Saxony is the second largest shareholder in the Volkswagen group, after the owning families. Click here >> more info...
82. Antwerp Diamond Day
2010. 12 July
by By Julius Zheng(diamonds.net) Antwerp Diamond Day, held in the Belgian-EU Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 on June 7, was a highlight event for the pavilion. Organized by Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the event also led off the Antwerp Diamond Week festivities being held in the same venue.
The event provided networking opportunities for expo attendees to learn about AWDC and to meet representatives of Antwerp diamond companies. An educational seminar and lectures by leading authorities on scientific diamond research were also presented. Click here >> more info...
83. Huawei's order for Aussie optical technology brings 20 jobs to NSW
2010. 12 July
Huawei has placed its second contract for a key component of its optical networking products with the Australian arm of Finisar, bringing 20 more jobs to NSW.
by Stuart Corner
(itwire.com) The contract was announced by NSW premier, Kristina Keneally at Shanghai Expo at the start of NSW Week, who said: "The contract will lead to the creation of a further 20 new high-tech jobs, in addition to the 75 jobs created in the last 12 months Click here >> more info...
84. Industry Pioneers Lend Support to Drive Green Design
2010. 12 July
World-class Jury Assembled for the International Bamboo and Rattan Product Ideas Competition(virtualpressoffice.com) With under a month left to register for the International Bamboo and Rattan Product Ideas Competition, aspiring designers, architects and chefs all over the world will be encouraged to know their would-be creations could not land in better hands. Click here >> more info...
85. Shanghai VW sales volume surges 40%
2010. 12 July
Shanghai Volkswagen's star Lavida model moved more than 20,000 units again in June, pushing its first-half tally to 116,000 vehicles. [China Daily](china.org.cn) Sino-German joint venture Shanghai Volkswagen reported 40 percent sales growth to about 447,000 vehicles in the six months to June, thanks to sparkling demand for the VW Passat and Lavida as well as the Octavia model from its Skoda brand.
The joint venture delivered over 83,000 cars in June alone - 27.7 percent more than a year ago and 11.5 percent higher
Click here >> more info...86. Expo brings youthful message to music lovers
2010. 12 July
(news.xinhuanet.com) Young expo visitors have managed to inject new energy into the big show. At the ongoing Shanghai Expo Music Festival, students from home and abroad have been expressing themselves through melody. Now let's take a listen. Click here >> more info...87. Fun Innovation A Key to Success
2010. 9 July
Sweden Pavilion delivers the messages of innovation, sustainability and playfulness
MAP-WEARING CONSTRUCTION: The outer façade of the Sweden Pavilion is made of perforated metal in a pattern that resembles a map of downtown Stockholm (LI JUNDONG)by Li Li
(bjreview.com.cn) Few children visiting the Sweden Pavilion at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai would want to miss the fun of riding its gigantic 14-meter slide. Offering a shortcut between the pavilion's Click here >> more info...
88. Oh, to be in North Korea's pavilion!
2010. 9 July
Our man in Shanghai: At Expo 2010, there are no lines to see the North Koreans' pavilion. You can also spend time in Iran, Afghanistan, Burma, and the land of Hugo Chavez. Have fun tracking international outliers.
North Korea and Iran's pavilions sit next to each other, leading to jokes about the Axis of Evil Square. (Photo: Urso Chappell, ExpoMuseum.com)
by Knute Berger
(crosscut.com) Forbidden fruit is always tasty, and world's fairs often offer a chance to sample it. The Shanghai Expo offered a giant fruit bowl to pick from. One remote corner of the Expo site was dubbed Axis of Evil Square for bunching the North Korean and Iranian pavilions near one Click here >> more info...
89. Untraveling 'mysterious' India
2010. 9 July
Visitors' first impression of the India Pavilion is likely to be its distinctive, majestic architecture, which features a crimson central dome.
India Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo [Yuan Fang/China.org.cn]by Yuan Fang
(china.org.cn) The dome was inspired by the Sanchi Stupa, which is one of the best preserved ancient Buddhist monuments in India, and is seen as a symbol of the country's 'unity in diversity."
Click here >> more info...
90. How the U.S. underperforms at Shanghai's Expo
2010. 9 July
Our man in Shanghai: America's pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai is underwhelming, even with a fine performance by a young actress named Rain, perhaps because of caution on the part of corporate sponsors.
The USA Pavilion's restaurant (Urso Chappell, ExpoMuseum.com)by Knute Berger
(crosscut.com) The average American doesn't know that the largest world's fair ever held is taking place in Shanghai, China. Indeed, the average American might not even know what a world's fair is, since it's been a generation since one has been held in the USA. Click here >> more info...
91. Visit 14 Expo pavilions in four minutes
2010. 8 July
Visit 14 Expo pavilions in four minutes courtesy of Danwei’s Janek Zdzarski, with a soothing sound track and no Expo ticket required
(cnngo.com) With crowds reaching record numbers and Shanghai’s summer heat in full swing, it’s no wonder some are shying away from visiting the 2010 Expo. If you want to be there in spirit without fighting the crowds, Danwei’s Janek Zdzarski has put together a video of 14 of the most popular Expo pavilions crammed into four minutes.
Expect lots of quick shots of Expo crowds and 2010 pavilions including those from Germany (and a brief glimpse of the famous digital ball), Poland, Russia (which they make look like something straight out of “Alice in Wonderland”), The Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, France, Spain, DPRK (with a shot of the “Paradise for People” sign), Iran and China.
After checking this video out, if you do decide to go, you’ll be able to skip the major lines and go straight to our favorite part of the 2010 Expo, the Expo bar crawl.
Source: www.cnngo.com92. Blood donation - Tickets to Expo
2010. 6 July
(china.org.cn) Blood donation during July to September may offer you free tickets to the Shanghai World Expo, the Beijing Daily reported today.The Beijing Red Cross Blood Center will offer blood donators chances to gain tickets to the Expo, National Theater, the Water Cube and free cinema during this July through September, Click here >> more info...
93. Environmental Film
2010. 6 July
Director Yann Arthus-Bertrand and actress Zhou Xun attend the premiere ceremony of the Chinese version of environmental film "Home" in Shanghai on Monday, July 05, 2010. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Xu Leiying]by Xu Leiying
(english.cri.cn) The Chinese version of environmental film "Home" premiered on Monday in the UN Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo Park. Click here >> more info...
94. Canon Wonder Camera Concept displayed at Expo
2010. 6 July
by Mike Hanlon (gizmag.com) One of the more remarkable technological innovations amongst hundreds currently on display at World Expo 2010 in Shanghai can be found in the Japanese Pavilion where major sponsors Canon, Panasonic and Toyota are all showing their visions of the future.
Click here >> more info...
95. Overplaying Egyptomania
2010. 6 July
Egypt’s pavilion at Shanghai’s Expo 2010 misses the mark of modernity
Lured by Pharaonic antiquities at the Egyptian Pavilion, Expo 2010 visitors stand in line for up to an hour.
by Osama Diab
(egypttoday.com) It is a promoter’s wildest dream: Access to some 500,000 people every day, representing all ages, nationalities and backgrounds. An opportunity to reach 70 million visitors in just six months. And thousands of journalists producing thousands of news Click here >> more info...
96. Youth Week kicks off at Shanghai World Expo
2010. 6 July
The 2010 Shanghai World Expo Youth Week and the grand opening ceremony of the world prestigious universities celebration was held in Shanghai Expo areas yesterday.(english.peopledaily.com.cn) The dance poem Propitious Clouds accompanied by traditional Chinese string music instruments from Fudan University brought the audience into the elegant realm of traditional Chinese culture. Click here >> more info...
97. Lightning strikes safety concerns for visitors
2010. 6 July
by Ni Dandan(life.globaltimes.cn) Pavilions inside the Expo Park Sunday assured visitors that its structures are sturdy enough to withstand poor weather conditions, after two pavilions were forced to close temporarily during heavy rainstorms on Saturday.
The Spain Pavilion said that shutting down for some 20 minutes, effectively turning away hundreds of queuing visitors, was
Click here >> more info...98. Aussie Merino a natural star at World Expo
2010. 5 July
As a renewable, sustainable natural fibre to live with, Australian Merino wool has been showcased at World Expo 2010 Shanghai.(fibre2fashion.com) With 40,000 visitors to the Australian Pavilion every day and close to 3 million visitors since the Expo began in May, it was a perfect platform to communicate the benefits of living with wool throughout life. Click here >> more info...
99. Dane among the world’s 100 most creative people
2010. 5 July
The award-winning and world famous young 36 year old Danish architect Bjarke Ingels can now boast of being among the world's 100 most creative business people in 2010 - namely number 64. (copcap.com) Bjarke Ingels is the only Scandinavian who made the list this year. Last year, another Dane, the young media and internet professional Click here >> more info...
100. UNEP Promotes Environmental Protection at Shanghai Expo
2010. 5 July
Chinese actress Li Bingbing is appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of UNEP in Shanghai on Sunday, July 04, 2010. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Xu Leiying] by Xu Leiying
(english.cri.cn) In the coming month, visitors to the Shanghai Expo will be able to visit an exhibition named "The Nature of Cities", which is aimed at promoting environmental Click here >> more info...
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