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US military reaches further into Asia - Inquirer.net January 28, 2012
Inquirer.netUS military reaches further into AsiaInquirer.netThey argue that Washington's hefty defense investment in post-World War II Asia has benefited China by allowing it to concentrate on domestic growth instead of external threats. “The interest by Pacific Command and the interest from the United States ...and more » […]
North America boosts Ford in 4Q - Boston.com January 28, 2012
Los Angeles TimesNorth America boosts Ford in 4QBoston.comEverywhere else the automaker lost money or saw profits fall, hurt by nervous consumers in Europe, flooding in Asia and aging products in South America. Costs rose faster than expected, too. Ford reported $13.62 billion in net income, but investors ...Ford Sees North America As Engine For GrowthForbes […]
Eastman to Buy Solutia for $3.38 Billion to Boost Asia Sales - BusinessWeek January 27, 2012
RTT NewsEastman to Buy Solutia for $3.38 Billion to Boost Asia SalesBusinessWeekEastman, created when Eastman Kodak Co. spun off its film unit in 1994, said sales in the Asia-Pacific region will nearly double with its acquisition of St. Louis-based Solutia, the former chemical unit of Monsanto Co. The deal will also boost profit ...Eastman Chemical's CE […]
Investing. For Victory! - Registan.net January 27, 2012
Registan.netInvesting. For Victory!Registan.netby Nathan Hamm on 1/26/2012 · 3 comments A curious press release went out today that urges the US public and government to support investment in Central Asia, especially in Uzbekistan. (Unsurprisingly, it is currently the top news item at The American ..."Use It, Don't Lose It": How Broad-Based Po […]
Asia Beckons Finance Pros - FINS January 27, 2012
The Atlantic CitiesAsia Beckons Finance ProsFINSThe European debt crisis forced European and North American investment banks to cut jobs in Asia as well, Lambe said. Analysts lost jobs in "pockets," and some cuts are ongoing, he said. Bank of America Merrill Lynch laid off front-office staff, ...Foreign firms see value in Hong Kong stock listingsUS […]
Woori Investment's Park Recommends Samsung Electronics - Washington Post January 27, 2012
Woori Investment's Park Recommends Samsung ElectronicsWashington Post27 (Bloomberg) -- Young Park, an analyst at Woori Investment & Securities, talks about Samsung Electronics Co.'s financial results and business outlook. Samsung, Asia's largest consumer-electronics company, reported higher fourth-quarter profit as ...and more » […]
Bond Risk in Asia, Japan Falls, Credit-Default Swap Prices Show - Bloomberg January 27, 2012
Bond Risk in Asia, Japan Falls, Credit-Default Swap Prices ShowBloombergThe cost of protecting bonds in Asia and Japan against non-payment dropped, according to credit- default swap traders. The Markit iTraxx Asia index of 40 investment-grade borrowers outside Japan dropped 1 basis point to 180.5 as of 8:13 am in Singapore ...and more » […]
US plans to cut troops, invest in future - AFP January 26, 2012
AFPUS plans to cut troops, invest in futureAFPWASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Thursday proposed taking some 100000 troops off active duty as the debt-ridden United States winds down a decade of war, but vowed new investments to exert power in Asia and the Middle East. With pressure mounting to ...US plans to cut Army, invest in futureDeccan ChronicleAP News in […]
UK's Osborne on mission to attract Asian investment - Reuters January 15, 2012
Telegraph.co.ukUK's Osborne on mission to attract Asian investmentReutersLONDON Jan 15 (Reuters) - British finance minister George Osborne travels to China and Japan this week in a drive to attract Asian investment and lift Britain's faltering economy. Osborne's tour, which begins in Hong Kong on Monday and takes him to ...Osborne on mission t […]
BofA prunes senior ranks in Asia investment banking - sources - Reuters January 10, 2012
BloombergBofA prunes senior ranks in Asia investment banking - sourcesReutersMichael Cho, co-head of M&A, Asia ex-Japan leaves - source * Some 15 of 75 Asia investment banking MDs out - sources * Bank to pool analysts, associates - sources * MDs normally most experienced and expensive By Alex Frew McMillan and Michael Flaherty ...BofA cutting a fifth of […]

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Asian Investment Increases 150% in London Office Market

January 26, 2012

According to Jones Lang LaSalle, Asian investment into the London office market has increased 150% since 2010. In 2011, Asian investors were responsible for $2.2 billion of $13.9 billion in transactions in the investment market of Central London. Asian economy is on the rise despite lessening demand in Europe, as well as the festering debt crisis. Real estate industries in the region, however, are passing muster. Jones Lang LaSalle’s International Capital Group’s Alistair Meadows said “During 2011 we have...
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EU Debt Crisis May Not Hinder Asian Businesses

January 23, 2012

Asian businesses are feeling more secure thanks to lessons from the global financial slump and recovering U.S. banks. Analysts have admitted that while an all-out Eurozone crisis may affect demand for Asian products, exporters throughout the region are less likely to suffer as much as they did in 2008 when Lehman Brothers collapsed. “The importance of trade finance to...
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Burberry Experiences 36% Growth in Asian Market

January 19, 2012

Burberry may have experienced weaker sales in the U.S. market, but any losses were more than covered by growth in its markets in China and Europe. The luxury fashion house, with faces including model-actress Rosie Huntington-Whitely, recently announced 21% increase in revenue in both regions. The American market’s growth slowed, growing only 4% despite Burberry’s streamlined operation, but the...
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Standard & Poor’s Downgrade; Asian Stocks Slip

January 16, 2012

Standard & Poor’s recently downgraded nine European countries, including France. The ratings imply that a solution to the issues in the region has yet to be found as the Eurozone debt crisis festers. Though the downgrades were expected by many, the situation remains shaky as concerns begin to spread. “The downgrade set a nervous for this week’s markets as...
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Firms Lured by East Java’s Infrastructure

January 9, 2012

East Java has been attracting investments as a result of its good infrastructure. The country’s economy grew more than 7% in last year’s third quarter, with two commercial and four pioneer airports. Now, ten Korean and Japanese companies are relocating their plants from Southeast Asia to East Java, pulled in by the quality of its infrastructure. The firms deal...
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Ford India Invests Millions to Manufacture Compact SUV ‘EcoSport’

January 5, 2012

Michael Boneham, Ford India President and Managing Director, announced that the automotive company is to invest $142 million in its Chennai plant in India. The investment will go towards manufacturing Ford’s new compact SUV, called ‘EcoSport’. The company is setting up an additional, $1 billion investment into a new plant in Sanand, Gujarat. Ford India’s new vehicle will be...
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Blackstone Sees China as Investment Hotspot for 2012

January 2, 2012

The Asia-Pacific leader of Blackstone Group L.P. recently announced that the firm views China and Southeast Asia as the top two hot spots for Asian investments next year. “Certainly China will remain a core focus for us. We are long-term very bullish about China,’ said Michael Chae. “Southeast Asia, and Indonesia in particular, we also think it quite interesting.”...
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Asia Headed Towards Becoming Largest Corporate Market by 2015

December 29, 2011

Global consulting firm McKinsey & Co released a report stating that global corporate and investment banks will get almost 50% of their revenues (around $799 billion) from Asia by 2015. The leading countries will be China and India. In 2010, the revenues originating in Asia constituted nearly 33%, or $442 billion. The report, entitled ‘Asia: The Future of Corporate...
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East Asian Giants Strengthen Financial Ties

December 26, 2011

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda recently visited Beijing to meet with China’s leaders. The two governments revealed a surprising plan to use their own currencies in bilateral trade, instead of in U.S. dollars, as part of an effort to strengthen financial ties between the two economic giants. The pledges came as a shock; the countries are competitively the second...
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Yahoo In Talks to Sell Asian Shares

December 22, 2011

Yahoo, a major U.S.-based internet company, may sell a significant amount of its Asian investments. According to inside sources, the plan can put $17 billion on the holdings, putting the value of the Asian stakes at more than the entire company’s worth as of September. The transaction will be discussed at a board meeting later today, as part of...
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