Apple iPhone to make S. Korea debut next week
Apple's popular iPhone is to make its South Korea debut next week after earning approval from the nation's telecommunications director, local media reported on Wednesday.
China's Netease.com sees 26% growth in Q3
Netease.com Inc., one of the leading online game companies in China, reported on Wednesday 26 percent growth for its third-quarter earnings lifted by the outstanding performance of Fantasy Westward Journey.
Analyst reiterates Buy rating for HP on its strong outlook for Q4
Analyst from Broadpopint AmTech on Wednesday reiterated a buy rating for Hewlett-Packard Co in its note to clients, expecting the company to give a strong fiscal report next Monday in accordance with its preliminary outlook.
IDC: the age of mobile social networking comes in Asia/Pacific
The mobile is potentially overtaking PCs as the device of choice for access to social network site (SNS) in Asia and Pacific, IDC said on Monday in a survey-based report. It also noted that the telecom carriers need to set the stage for mass adoption by lowering data tariffs and offering user-friendly mobile applications.
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Malaysian telecoms company Axiata said it will form a strategic partnership with world No. 2 telecommunications equipment maker Huawei to develop new technology and cut Axiata's equipment procurement costs.
Lessons from the crisis: Re-educate the geeks
The world may have already moved on, but quantitative finance guru Paul Wilmott is undaunted in his quest to save the global financial system from mindless mathematicians.
Recovery-confident investors shun bonds - poll
Investors shifted out of bonds into equities and commodities in November as confidence in the global economic recovery underpinned their risk appetite, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Chevron in talks with Turkmenistan over gas field
U.S. oil major Chevron Corp is in talks with Turkmenistan over its possible participation in developing the giant South Iolotan gas field, the company's country head said on Wednesday.
China Gas to distribute LPG for PetroChina - CFO
Piped-gas supplier China Gas Holdings said on Wednesday that PetroChina is in talks to invest in a China Gas unit, which will distribute liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for Asia's top oil producer.
Back-end of oil futures curve poised to rally
Future supply shortages could drive up contracts for oil use in several years' time, as they mimic a market for near-term delivery that has more than doubled since the start of the year.
Hong Kong unveils long-awaited democracy blueprint
Hong Kong Wednesday announced a political reform blueprint for electoral arrangements in 2012 that will have a key bearing on the city's struggle to realise direct elections in 2017.
Obama gets five minutes with half-brother in China
U.S. President Barack Obama took time out of his busy diplomatic schedule in China to meet with his half-brother, who lives in the southern part of the country -- but only for five minutes.
Dollar slips; mkt eyes US CPI, BoE for direction
The dollar eased back on Wednesday from its biggest rise in three weeks the previous session, as traders awaited U.S. inflation data and minutes from the Bank of England's November meeting for further direction.
China's Wen seeks to reassure Obama on trade
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told President Barack Obama his nation does not seek a trade surplus with the United States and wants to balance flows, striking a conciliatory note but avoiding public comment on currency rifts.
Microsoft ordered to stop some Windows sales in China
Microsoft Corp has been ordered by a Chinese court to stop selling versions of its Windows operating systems that include fonts designed by a local company, citing a violation of licensing agreements.
Gold slips after hitting high, dollar stays down
Gold fell on profit taking on Wednesday after reaching a record high on economic uncertainties and the downtrend in the dollar, while Asian stocks edged higher as hunger for risk stayed high as the year end approached.
China court rules against Microsoft in IPR case: report
A Chinese court has ruled that Microsoft infringed a Chinese software maker's intellectual property rights in a surprise decision that has renewed concerns about China's management of IPR disputes, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Virtual pioneers: Macedonia schools to get wired
Practical English Grammar by Correspondence -- a 1973 tome published by the Soviet Union -- sits atop a pile of books on the librarian's desk in Macedonia's Grigor Prlichev elementary school.
Gold hits another high, Asian shares rebound
Gold hit another all-time high on Wednesday on worries about future inflation and economic uncertainties, while Asian stocks rebounded as the generally bearish dollar kept riskier assets in demand.
Coke sees int'l markets key to long-term growth
Coca-Cola Co said on Tuesday that international growth, cost savings, new marketing and innovation would be key as it plans to double its total system revenue by 2020.
Obama in China faces currency strains and a Great Wall climb
U.S. President Barack Obama was set to continue his effort to court China while cajoling it on economic strains on Wednesday, with the final day of his visit featuring talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.
Qualcomm CEO pins hopes on China
Qualcomm, the world's biggest chip maker, said on Tuesday that it expects to sell its TD-SCDMA chips in mainland China within the next year.
Qualcomm CEO pins hopes on China,
Qualcomm, the world's biggest chip maker, said on Tuesday that it expects to sell its TD-SCDMA chips in mainland China within the next year.
U.S. net overall capital inflows surge in September
Foreign demand for U.S. securities soared in September, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday, as investors grew more confident about a recovery in the world's largest economy.
China studying plan to delay final climate deal
China on Monday distanced itself from proposals to delay a binding climate pact to 2010, but might be willing to sign up to a political deal at climate talks next month if it includes strong commitments from rich nations.
Climate deal must have immediate effect, Obama says
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday next month's climate talks in Copenhagen should cut a deal with immediate operational effect, even if its original aim of a legally binding pact is not achievable.
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