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Lady Gaga May Continue Indonesian Tour

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:44:27 EDT

Indonesian officials are considering allowing the controversial Lady Gaga to resume her concert is she tones down her acts, as offered by the pop superstar's promoter.

South Korea-Bound Samsung Galaxy S3 May Have a Different Design?

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:43:27 EDT

New South-Korean Samsung Galaxy S3 model that has surfaced has a different design.

Solutions to Managing Foreign Cash Flows

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:52:20 EDT

The hard reality is that companies involved in global trade are almost always exposed to exchange rate risk. Using very simple tools, uncertainty can be effectively stripped out of a transaction.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Canada Release Date Tipped in Ad, Pre-orders Available [REPORT]

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:10:46 EDT

As Europe prepares to get its hands on the Samsung Galaxy S3 on May 29, the U.S and Canada have only been given a tentative "summer" release date. However, an ad spotted by MobileSyrup has revealed that the phone will be released in Canada on June 20, with pre-orders starting now.

No Longer Number One: Shipping Crisis Hits China's Once-Roaring Maritime Industries

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:28:03 EDT

China's government bet big on shipping in the last decade. For a time, it paid off, even propelling the country to the world's top spot in shipbuilding. Now a major global slowdown is hurting the sector, and shipyards are in line for closure.

Searching For The American Dream, In A Chinese RV

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:49:24 EDT

China's growing hunger for the RV is providing further evidence for the theory that the Middle Kingdom is trying to become more American -- at least in its pastimes.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5/25/2012

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:45:26 EDT

The Australian sharemarket lost ground for the third consecutive day and week, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) down 0.6 pct or 25 pts to 4081.2 today. Nine out of 12 sectors finished in the red today and the broader market hit a fresh six-month low. On June 17, the Greeks will need to return to the polls to vote for a President for the second time.

Uranium Is a Deep-Value Sector: Alka Singh

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:49:04 EDT

Having just founded her own research company, Mine2Capital, Alka Singh has her sights set on the uranium sector, where she sees deep values in a beaten-down industry. With two major catalysts likely to boost spot prices, M&A activity afoot, new mines coming into production and new companies coming to market, well-positioned investors stand to benefit from what just may be a coming boom.

South Korea Market Outlook

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:51:16 EDT

South Korean shares rose Thursday as local institutions snapped up stocks on views that local stocks were undervalued that offset lingering concerns over the possible exit of Greece from the EuroZone.

Asia's Military Spending To Surpass Europe's For First Time

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:11:36 EDT

2012 will be a historic moment in the shift of global power from the West to the East. According to expert estimates and figures on military spending, in 2012 Asia's spending on defense will eclipse Europe's for the first time in the modern era.

Diablo 3 is Fastest-Selling PC Game Ever

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:41:37 EDT

More than 3.5m copies sold in first 24 hours.

South Korea to Chemically Castrate Repeat Child Rapist

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:54:47 EDT

A 45-year-old man known as Park first person to be chemically castrated in South Korea.

Lady Gaga's Rolex Watch Jibe Outrages Fans in Thailand

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:45:34 EDT

Pop superstar Lady Gaga is accused of insulting Thailand's image by saying that she wants to buy counterfeit goods in its capital, Bangkok.

Aviva adds South Korea, Sri Lanka to Asia exit list: sources

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:49:02 EDT

Aviva plc is putting its South Korean and Sri Lankan businesses on the auction block, sources with knowledge of the matter said, adding to the insurer's list of Asia divisions it is selling as part of a global plan to raise money to protect against its euro zone exposure.

Android ICS Update: List of Smartphones with Android ICS Soon!

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:59:05 EDT

The latest Android version which is known as Android 4.0 or Android ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) is something that Android users have been waiting for a long time now ever since it was announced to the public. Though Android ICS was already announced 6 months ago, not all smartphones have been updated to the latest Android version.

Philippines Gets Support From Japan, Others Against China

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:35:16 EDT

The Philippines is getting ships and assistance from other countries as it faces off against China, but it's still a far cry from matching Beijing's military capabilities

Samsung Galaxy S3 Released in Dubai a Week Early, Price: $666 [REPORT]

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:41:30 EDT

Millions of people have pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S3; eagerly awaiting its release on May 29, but various reports suggest that the phone has already been released in Dubai.

Asian Stock Markets Fall Amid Greek Exit Fears

Wed, 23 May 2012 03:20:30 EDT

Asian stock markets declined Wednesday as renewed concerns of Greece's probable exit from the euro zone dampened sentiment.

Steve Ballmer: New Windows 8 Was Designed to Dominate

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:34:01 EDT

Microsoft is all set to deploy a re-engineered Windows system on its new Windows 8, which replaces the highly successful Windows 7.

Samsung Galaxy S3 U.S Pre-orders Hit Amazon with Hefty Price Tag

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:17:28 EDT

Samsung Galaxy S3 enthusiasts in the U.S, who don't want to wait until the summer for the phone's release, can buy the unlocked international version of the phone from Amazon for $800.

South Korea And Japan Jointly Launch Satellite, Weeks After Failed North Korean Blast-Off

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:09:03 EDT

A Japanese rocket has successfully delivered a South Korean satellite, possibly designed for military purposes, into orbit. The launch occurs a little more than a month after North Korea's spectacular rocket failure in mid-April.

Apple and Samsung CEOs Meet Today for Face-to-Face Talks

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:06:20 EDT

Apple's Tim Cook and Samsung's Choi Gee-sung will meet to try and resolve some of the bitter patent lawsuits the companies are involved in.

Samsung Galaxy S3: 75,000 People Working to Meet Massive Demand

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:34:35 EDT

Samsung's factories are working at full capacity to meet the initial demand.

Japan win Asian Five Nations

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:06:08 EDT

Japan claimed their fifth straight Asian Five Nations title on Saturday when they smashed Hong Kong 67-0 in Tokyo to remain unbeaten in the five-year history of the competition.

Samsung Galaxy S3: Unlocked Version Available for Pre-order, Ships Internationally

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:11:03 EDT

For those who can't wait for the Samsung Galaxy S3's U.S launch this summer, an unlocked GSM version of the phone is available for pre-order on sites such as Amazon and Expansys.

London copper inches above 4-month lows; euro zone weighs

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:26:46 EDT

London copper peeked above four-month lows on Friday on short-covering and signs that Greeks are warming to pro-austerity parties, allaying some fears the country could leave the euro zone. Still, worries about Spain's finances and reports of Chinese copper inflows onto the London Metal Exchange (LME) will likely cap gains in the session.

Samsung gets 9 million preorders for new Galaxy phone: report

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:49:03 EDT

Samsung Electronics Co has received some 9 million pre-orders for its third-generation Galaxy S smartphone from more than 100 global carriers, the Korea Economic Daily reported on Friday.

HSBC turnaround on target, sees revenue boost

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:14:04 EDT

HSBC doubled the annual revenue boost expected from its turnaround plan to $2 billion, as Europe's biggest bank targets emerging markets and cost cuts to lead its battle to recover from the financial crisis and cope with new regulations.

Japan Grows 1%, but ‘Grexit’ Shadow Weighs on Asian Growth

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:04:35 EDT

Asian economies fear catastrophic fallout of a possible Greek exit from the EU.

HSBC says turnaround plan on target, costs cut by $2 billion

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:14:02 EDT

HSBC , Europe's biggest bank, said it has made sustainable cost savings of $2 billion (1.25 billion pounds) after one year of a 3-year turnaround plan, and is on target to meet its return on equity and other financial targets.

RBC, Credit Suisse among bidders for BofA wealth units: sources

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:35:03 EDT

Royal Bank of Canada and Credit Suisse are among suitors who have put in initial bids to buy the non-U.S. wealth management business of Bank of America in a deal that could be worth about $2 billion, sources said.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Gets Early Release Date on Some U.K Pre-orders

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:15:44 EDT

Lucky customers, who have pre-ordered their Galaxy S3 from certain Samsung stores in the U.K, will get their hands on the device the eve before the official May 30 release date.

North Korea 'Piracy' Targets China Fishing Vessels, As Chinese Fishermen Draw Controversy Across Asia-Pacific

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:51:43 EDT

Chinese fishermen are finding themselves at the center of foreign policy disputes between their country and many others across the region. Even friends like North Korea seem to have it out for Chinese fishing vessels.

Pre-Opening Corn Market Report for 5/16/2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:29:13 EDT

July corn was trading 3 cents lower late in the overnight session. Outside market forces are clearly bearish with a sharp drop in metal and energy markets, a higher US dollar and a sharp break in China stock markets. The sharp set-back in the China stock market has traders nervous over the longer-term feedgrain demand from this region.

Apple readies iPhone with larger screen: sources

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:14:02 EDT

Apple Inc plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and Japan, people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.

South Korea Unemployment Rate Declines In April‎ To 3.5%

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:02:04 EDT

South Korea's unemployment rate fell in April with the availability of more jobs in the service sector according to figures reported by Statistics Korea Wednesday.

China Mobile in talks with Apple for iPhone

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:35:03 EDT

China Mobile, the world's biggest telecom carrier by subscribers, said on Wednesday it is negotiating with Apple Inc to carry the popular iPhone in China.

South Korean Activists Detained In China After Speaking With North Korean Refugees

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:30:12 EDT

Four South Korean activists have been detained by China in the northeastern city of Dalian. The activists were meeting with refugees from North Korea in China in order to learn about their experiences.

Singapore: Little Tiger With A Big Military Roar

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:57:40 EDT

Singapore was the fifth-largest arms importer in the world between 2007 and 2011.

South Korea Says Myanmar To End North Korean Arms Deals

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:18:33 EDT

Myanmar has promised to stop buying weapons from North Korea, ending 20 years of military cooperation and taking a further step toward reform.

World Uyghur Congress In Tokyo Draws Condemnation From China

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:27:04 EDT

Japan has allowed the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) to meet in Tokyo on Monday, the first time the group has met in an Asian country, drawing renewed anger from China.

Drunk, Gambling Buddhist Monks In South Korean Video Scandal Also Paid For Sex, Says Exiled Monk

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:41:07 EDT

A secret video of Buddhist monks drinking, smoking and playing high-stakes poker circulated the Internet and Korean television networks, stirring controversy in South Korea where gambling is illegal and prompting six leaders from the Jogye Order to quit. However, new information emerged on Tuesday that two unidentified monks also paid for sex during a night of drunk follies.

Lady Gaga Cancels Indonesian Concert

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:46:51 EDT

Lady Gaga cancels the Indonesian leg of her Asian tour.

Insight - In Europe, carmakers talk plant closures

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:35:02 EDT

Under the lights of the Geneva motor show in March, Europe's top auto executives boasted about the new features of their latest models and tried to out-hype their rivals.

Insight: In Europe, carmakers talk plant closures

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:28:03 EDT

Under the lights of the Geneva motor show in March, Europe's top auto executives boasted about the new features of their latest models and tried to out-hype their rivals.

Japan Sets LNG Forum in 3Q

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:47:06 EDT

Japan, which has since expanded its energy mix in a bid to rely less on nuclear power, has scheduled a public forum of producers and consumers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Tokyo on September.

Macquarie, UOB place bids for ING Asia arm: sources

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:14:02 EDT

Macquarie Group , U.S.-based Principal Financial Group and Singapore's United Overseas Bank are among suitors that have submitted bids for ING's Asian asset management business in a deal that may be worth around $500 million to $600 million, said sources familiar with the matter.

Pakistan Air Force Says It Will Overtake IAF

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:54:13 EDT

The PAF says the Indian defence scene is riddled with scams and corruptions affecting procurement of vital equipment.

South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak Makes Historic Visit To Myanmar

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:14:10 EDT

On Monday, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak visited Myanmar to meet with top officials there. His decision to visit with Thein Sein signifies Myanmar's growing diplomatic importance in the region.

China-Philippines South China Sea Dispute Hurting Philippines’ Tourism Industry

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:50:00 EDT

The China-Philippines South China Sea dispute may have a devastating effect on the Philippines’ vital tourism industry after China issued a travel warning last week.