JPMorgan appoints new head of Asia commods business - Reuters
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:38:27 GMT+00:00
commods business Reuters N) has appointed a new head of its commodities business in Asia to drive growth in the region, even as it closes its US and UK proprietary trading desk. ... JPMorgan says Ray Eyles is new Asia commodities head Reuters JPMorgan appoints new Asia commodities head -sources Reuters Ray Eyles to Head Asia -Pacific's New Commodities Business of JPMorgan TopNews United Kingdom (blog)

In Central Asia, a new headache for US policy - Washington Post
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:46:36 GMT+00:00
, a new headache for US policy Washington Post Otunbayeva had earlier in the week contacted the European Union's senior diplomat for Central Asia and others to tell them that the mayor would be gone ... "Kazakhstan and Central Asia Defence & Security Report Q4 2010" Published Live-PR.com (press release) Key political risks to watch in Kyrgyzstan-Factbox forexyard Danger Lurks in Strife-Torn Kyrgyzstan IDN InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters Manila Bulletin

Asia automakers post robust August sales - Reuters
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:01:21 GMT+00:00
automakers post robust August sales Reuters A man walks next to Chevrolet vehicles at a GM dealership in Miami, Florida August 12, 2010. By Kevin Krolicki and David Bailey DETROIT (Reuters) ... Toyota, Honda Lead US Car Sales Plunge as `Clunkers' Ends, Economy Slows Bloomberg

Sensitive Index Advances Most in 10 Weeks; Maruti Climbs on Record Sales - Bloomberg
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:31:15 GMT+00:00
Bloomberg Gauges of raw-material and energy companies in the MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed at least 2.5 percent, the most of 10 industry groups, ... India Day Ahead: Kingfisher Air to Raise $356 Million; Adani's Investment Bloomberg India's Economy Grows Most Since 2007, Adding Pressure on Rates Bloomberg Sensitive Index Declines To Lowest Level in a Month; State Bank Declines Bloomberg

Lehman Japan gets court nod for liquidating - Nikkei - Reuters
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:14:29 GMT+00:00
Reuters Lehman operations in the Asia -Pacific region were taken over by Nomura Holdings (8604.T). Major units in the United States, the UK and Hong Kong still have ...

Asia markets wrap: China and India data lifts stocks; Thailand at 14-yr high - Financial Times (blog)
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:35:18 GMT+00:00
markets wrap: China and India data lifts stocks; Thailand at 14-yr high Financial Times (blog) Manufacturing surveys in China and India suggested that both country's recoveries are slowing, but at a moderate rate. ... China's Rebound Eases Slump Fears Wall Street Journal Data Show China Growth Merely Moderating New York Times Europe, China Growth Slow; UK's Tough Slog Barron's (blog) Business Standard  - nasdaq  - FXstreet.com The Forex Market

UBS India ECM head to join StanChart-IFR Asia - Reuters
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:47:01 GMT+00:00
Reuters L) to take up a broader regional role in the British bank, IFR Asia reported on Wednesday. Rajagopal will become head of South Asia and South East Asia for ...

Hiroshima: Anniversary of Armageddon - Huffington Post (blog)
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:21:46 GMT+00:00
Huffington Post (blog) I'm no expert on Asia , but after six trips to Japan, beginning with Vice President Walter Mondale's state visit in 1973 when I accompanied him as his press ...

China, Here Comes Fight Club - Wall Street Journal (blog)
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:10:50 GMT+00:00
Wall Street Journal (blog) The fight organizer and promoter for the form of sports-combat called mixed martial arts announced that it would be setting up a foothold in Asia . ... UFC announces Asia expansion, signs China fighter The Associated Press

TREASURIES-Rise in Asia after sell-off, BOJ - Reuters
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:10:48 GMT+00:00
after sell-off, BOJ Reuters tokyo aug 30 (Reuters) - US Treasuries rose in Asia on Monday as persistent concerns about the economy prompted players to hunt for bargains after a sharp ... European shares rise in early trade; oils gain Economic Times Gold Stays Supported In Thinly Traded Market India Infoline.com

Ringgit Climbs to 1997 High on US Data; Decision Due on Rates - BusinessWeek
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:42:30 GMT+00:00
BusinessWeek The MSCI Asia -Pacific Index of stocks advanced to a two-week high following the US report. Markets are recovering rapidly on good external data and it's ... Discovering Malaysia - a taste of Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

Fujitsu Says Green IT Services Can Cut Bills by 20 Percent - PC World
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:15:45 GMT+00:00
PC World It's now rolling them out in the US and the UK and will add other parts of Europe and Asia in the future. There are two components to the services. ...

INTERVIEW: Diageo Expects High Single Digit Sales Growth In Asia Pacific - Wall Street Journal
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:38:22 GMT+00:00
Pacific Wall Street Journal "We have entered the new fiscal year with a very strong growth momentum and we hope to increase our gross margins," Gilbert Ghostine, Diageo Asia Pacific ... Diageo outlook cautious despite earnings rise Reuters Whisky sales soar in Asia to boost profits at Diageo Herald Scotland Diageo Sees Profit Growth Accelerating Wall Street Journal Independent  - MarketWatch

Schwarzenegger unwavering in budget demands - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:54:23 GMT+00:00
Los Angeles Times (blog) Schwarzenegger made no apologies about his plan to travel to Asia on a trade mission next week regardless of whether a budget is passed. ... Editorial: State budget impasse is a disgrace Visalia Times-Delta

IHG Seeks Global Dynamic Pricing Adoption After Asia Success - The Transnational
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:50:03 GMT+00:00
Success The Transnational 01 September 2010 - InterContinental Hotels Group last summer invited corporate clients in Asia -Pacific to adopt a dynamic pricing model ... Intercontinental Hotels lifted to overweight: MS MarketWatch

Munich Re Sees Growth in Japan - Wall Street Journal
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:38:30 GMT+00:00
Wall Street Journal Since September 2008, Munich Re has provided more than $1 billion of capital in Asia alone to help life insurance clients navigate the financial crisis. ...

OpenX Partners With Dentsu CCI on Japanese Ad Exchange - ClickZ News
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:28:42 GMT+00:00
ClickZ News Hong Kong-- OpenX has expanded its footprint into Asia by forming a multi-year partnership with Dentsu's digital arm, Cyber Communications Inc (CCI), ...

Singapore seeks to be Asia's Monte Carlo - and more - Reuters India
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:55:43 GMT+00:00
Monte Carlo - and more Reuters India What has developed over the last five years has been amazing," Hanspeter Brummer, CEO for Asia at Swiss private bank BSI, said from his office which ... MBS seals 370 deals for Sands Expo & Convention Center AsiaOne

Keep Buying Big Malaysian Stocks After August Gains, OSK Says - BusinessWeek
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:26:11 GMT+00:00
BusinessWeek 1 (Bloomberg) -- Malaysia's stock index, Asia's second-best performer last month, will extend gains in September with government reforms and a stronger ...

Australia, Japan, China voted top Asia holiday spots - Reuters
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:02:48 GMT+00:00
holiday spots Reuters Maybe it's the beaches or possibly the food but Australia and Japan were on Wednesday named the most desirable holiday destinations in the Asia Pacific in ... Asian Stocks Post Weekly Decline as Growth Concerns Intensify BusinessWeek Asian Stocks Decline on US Growth Concern, Advancing Yen Bloomberg Asian shares move off lows but still in red MarketWatch San Francisco Chronicle  - Bernama  - Economic Times