Business Week - Asia

The Deal: Australia Gets Money, China Gets Australia [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT]

How's that supposed to make a country feel?

Australian Lawmaker to Decide on Government [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:52:39 EDT]

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 [Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:15:03 EDT]

The Asian electronics companies say they see strong demand for their me-too tablet devices

S. Korean Economy Grows 1.4% [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:38:05 EDT]

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.

Indian Billionaire May Sell Control of Videocon [Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:34:06 EDT]

"We need a partner that's globally focused on telecom to help us carry this forward," a company executive says

New Zealand City, Rocked by Earthquake, Faces Gales [Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:24:00 EDT]

New Zealand’s second-largest city, Christchurch, faces gale force winds and heavy rains today that may add to an estimated NZ$2 billion ($1.44 billion) of damage caused by yesterday’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake.

Foxconn’s Gou Cuts Target as Size Brings ‘Biggest Challenge’ [Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:48:05 EDT]

Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou cut his long-term growth target for the world’s largest contract manufacturer of electronics by half as demand for Apple Inc. iPhones and iPads fails to offset slowing computer sales.

North Korea Ruling Party’s Congress May Discuss Kim’s Successor [Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:22:18 EDT]

North Korea’s ruling party is preparing its biggest political gathering in 30 years, fueling speculation Kim Jong Il may use the forum to legitimatize a transfer of power to his youngest son Kim Jong Un.

IMF’s Lipsky Says World Economy Has ‘Modest’ Recovery [Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:22:04 EDT]

John Lipsky, the second-ranking official at the International Monetary Fund, said Group of 20 nations deputies showed confidence about the global economic recovery, even taking into account challenges and risks.

What's Next for India's Tech Entrepreneurs [Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:05:06 EDT]

The success of outsourcing companies such as Infosys has helped young Indians who hope to launch startups, writes columnist Rob Salkowitz

Do Multinationals Really Understand Globalization? [Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:06:26 EDT]

The ability of global companies to leverage global opportunities is surprisingly shallow

Tupperware Parties Help Reshape India's Kitchens [Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:10:05 EDT]

Thanks to such products as the "roti keeper" and the "masala box," Tupperware has become the leading kitchenware seller in the Indian market

Comac: China's Challenge to Airbus and Boeing [Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:38:39 EDT]

Countries that hope to build national aviation industries can learn from Beijing's fast-moving program to develop a made-in-China jet

How Not To Run a Business in China [Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:45:00 EDT]

A dispute between an American entrepreneur and his Chinese business partner offers lessons for business leaders

China's Insurance Market: Lessons from Taiwan [Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:18:04 EDT]

As China and Taiwan reach "basic agreement" on a new trade deal, the island's insurance sector is already influencing the vast Chinese market