Australian Lawmaker to Decide on Government
(Sep 2)
Independent lawmaker Tony Windsor said he would return to his electorate at the weekend to decide who should form the next Australian government and will announce a decision early next week. Windsor spoke in an interview in Canberra today.
Samsung, Toshiba Take on the iPad
(Sep 3)
The Asian electronics companies say they see strong demand for their me-too tablet devices
S. Korean Economy Grows 1.4%
(Sep 2)
South Korea’s economy expanded at almost the same pace in the second quarter as initially estimated, fueled by demand for the nation’s exports of semiconductors and electronic products.
China Property Bonds Rebound on Record Sales: Credit Markets
(Sep 6)
Bonds issued by China developers are rebounding from their worst first half in two years as a record $6.8 billion in offshore debt sales spurs confidence the borrowers have the resources to weather a slowing economy.
Fitch Says Japan ‘Political Noise’ Risks Fiscal Goals
(Sep 6)
The leadership challenge to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan risks postponing efforts to reduce the world’s largest public debt, according to Fitch Ratings’ Andrew Colquhoun.
Home Sales Fall in Hong Kong Large Private Projects
(Sep 6)
Transactions of used apartments at 10 of Hong Kong’s biggest private developments fell for a second straight week as sellers held out for their listed asking prices after consecutive government land auctions that beat estimates.
Yuan Advances Most in Three Weeks as Obama Adviser Visits China
(Sep 6)
China’s yuan strengthened the most in nearly three weeks as the dollar slumped and a U.S. government adviser visited Beijing for talks, fanning speculation the central bank will allow more gains.
What's Next for India's Tech Entrepreneurs
(Aug 25)
The success of outsourcing companies such as Infosys has helped young Indians who hope to launch startups, writes columnist Rob Salkowitz
