Japan to lower corporate tax rate by 4.5 pct
Japan will lower the corporate tax rate by 4.5 percent to spur the economy out of deflation, Nikkei reported on Tuesday.
Dell doubles China spending to $250 billion by 2020
Dell will likely spend $250 billion in China on procurement and other investments over the next 10 years as it expands in the world's No. 2 PC market, the head of its China operations said on Tuesday.
Hot money fears to limit China rate increases
China will steer clear of an aggressive increase of benchmark interest rates because higher rates will only attract additional hot money inflows, a senior government researcher told the Reuters China Investment Summit.
BP sells Pakistan assets for $775 million
BP said it had agreed to sell a portfolio of oil and gas assets in Pakistan to Hong Kong-listed United Energy Group <0467.HK> for $775 million as it raises cash to pay for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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China to keep new loan target unchanged: report
China will probably target about 7.5 trillion yuan ($1.1 trillion) in new loans next year, level with its 2010 target, a leading official newspaper reported on Tuesday, an indication that policy could be slightly looser than expected.
Portugal seeks to sell government debt to China
The finance minister of debt-troubled Portugal is in Beijing, China to try to convince Chinese government authorities to purchase Portuguese government bonds.
TI bets on analog chips with new capacity
Texas Instruments is betting massive new output capacity will help it extend its lead in analog chips over the next few years but said it won't use aggressive pricing to grab market share in the meantime.
Interview: Galileo Global Advisors CEO Georges Ugeux on investing in Asia
Galileo Global Advisors CEO Georges Ugeux speaks to IBTimes about investing in Asia outside the scope of public markets.
Gold Buying Returns, Commodities Rise, on Relief Over Beijing's strategy
The Gold Price in Dollars hit a 3-session high in London on Monday, rising alongside world stock markets and commodities on what one trader called relief that Beijing did not hike Chinese interest rates as expected at the weekend.
Senators press China on piracy, counterfeiting
Two senators, armed with a new report on piracy and counterfeiting in China, urged Beijing on Monday to step up efforts to protect American movies, software and other goods from illegal copying.
Nasdaq slips after rally as Dow trims gain on China
The Nasdaq closed lower to end eight straight days of gains on Monday as some large-cap tech stocks slid in a late-day sell-off.
AUD/JPY at 7-month high, testing channel resistance just under 83.9/84.9 (R1)
AUD/JPY jumped to a 7-month high on Monday but not broken the discipline of a broad upward channel it has been holding since end-May.
Nasdaq dips after long rally as Dow, S&P flat on China
The Nasdaq closed lower and ended eight straight days of gains on Monday while the Dow and S&P 500 ended flat as optimism faded over China's move to tame its growth.
Airbus lifts 20-year forecast for aircraft demand, passenger traffic growth
European aircraft-manufacturer Airbus lifted its 20-year forecast for airplane demand and passenger traffic, citing an expected boom in China and India, among other factors.
Wall Street trades higher after China move on inflation
Wall Street's rise continued on Monday, with the Nasdaq up for a ninth straight day as moves by China to rein in inflation weren't as aggressive as had been feared.
US stocks advance on China rate decision, deal news
U.S. stocks advanced in early trade on Monday, following the gains in global equities, after Chinese policymakers refrained from raising interest rates over the weekend.
Singapore officials disparaged Asian neighbors: WikiLeaks
Singapore's top government officials spewed venom towards the political leaders of some of its Asian neighbors, according to U.S. diplomatic cables obtained by WikiLeaks and provided to an Australian newspaper, The Sun Herald.
A. O. Smith To Sell Electric Motor Division To Regal Beloit For $875 Mln
Industrial motors company A. O. Smith Corp. has agreed to sell its electric motor segment to Regal Beloit Corp. for $875 million in cash and stock, to focus on its water-products operations.
China extends special RRR hike after inflation hits 5.1 percent
In response to swelling inflationary pressures, China extended a special reserve requirement ratio hike for six of the country's largest banks.
Thermo Fisher to buy Dionex for about $2.1 bln
Scientific instruments maker Thermo Fisher Scientific said it agreed to acquire chromatography systems maker Dionex Corp. for about $2.1 billion to expand in Asia-Pacific regions such as China.
US falls way behind China in IPO value
Even as the risk appetite of global investors is picking up steam once again, emerging economies have gone past the U.S. in leading the investment pick-up.
Airbus lifts demand forecasts amid Asian growth
Airbus raised its forecast for aircraft demand over the next 20 years, citing the travel needs of 6 billion people in emerging economies as airlines stage a stronger-than-predicted rebound from recession.
Rate hike in China should be gradual: adviser
Monetary tightening in China should be gradual as consumer inflation is unlikely to surpass 5 percent in 2011, an adviser to the Chinese central bank said.
Risk appetite, deficit worries send dollar lower
U.S. dollar losses deepened on Monday, with traders chalking up the currency's broad decline to a combination of firmer risk appetite, year-end positioning and some concerns about strained U.S. finances.
China's inflation soars as markets ponder over policymakers' intentions
China is stepping up its efforts to contain inflation, even as the latest economic report indicates that inflation hovers around a 28-year high of 5.1 percent in November.
Stocks edge higher on mergers, tax-cut deal
Wall Street rose modestly on Monday with investor appetite for stocks lifted by a flurry of merger deals and the expected congressional approval of a tax-cut extension.
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