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ASIA News, Aug 25, 2011


China could build a modern military by 2020, says Pentagon
The Guardian
China appears on track to forge a modern military by 2020, a rapid buildup that could be potentially destabilising to the Asia-Pacific region, the Pentagon has said. Fuelled by its booming economy, China's military growth in the past decade has ...
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The Guardian
Philippine Stocks: Belle, Cebu Air, East Asia, Lepanto, Semirara
Bloomberg
By Ian C. Sayson - Thu Aug 25 04:25:40 GMT 2011 Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Philippine trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the noon close in Manila. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index decreased 0.5 ...
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Asia fully armored vs capital outflows -- Citi
BusinessWorld Online
"We reassess the region's FX reserve adequacy to withstand capital outflows, using latest figures on FX reserves, debt maturities and mobile forms of portfolio flows via foreign holdings of stocks and bonds," it added. China, Taiwan, Malaysia ...
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From Kenya to Texas: recent climate extremes around the world
The Conversation
2010 was the world's hottest year on record, with global temperatures 0.53°C above the long-term (1961-1990) average. 2011 started with a strong La NiƱa (perhaps the strongest since 1917), something which would normally result in global temperatures ...
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The Conversation
Forex - Asia Open- Overnight Highlights
FXMarketAlerts.com
South Korea: Inflation expectation hits 4.2% in August, the highest level since March 2009. - South Korea: FinMin Bahk: S. Korea should work to sustain fiscal soundness. - EUR/USD repeated arecent pattern of flattish Asian activity, followed by an ...
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Hong Kong ETF May Profit as Banks Branch Out
ETF Trends
American companies have started the trend of international financial firms tapping into Asia's growing wealth. Hong Kong is a market that has attracted hedge funds and Wall Street titans such as Citigroup (NYSE: C). The iShares MSCI Hong Kong ...
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Insurance Australia Group forecasts improved margin for 2011-12
The Australian
Management gave 2011-12 insurance margin guidance of 10 per cent to 12 per cent. For 2010-11, the insurance margin was 9.1 per cent. "Our focus is on accelerating profitable growth in Australia and New Zealand and building our presence in Asia. ...
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Distell dismayed by Human Rights Watch's report
Moneyweb.co.za
“The developed markets, notably Europe and North America were particularly tough, but we showed very encouraging growth in emerging economies, notably Africa, Latin America and parts of AsiaPacific,” says Scannell. Cream liqueur Amarula has continued ...
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Stocks Extend Rally on Increased Risk Appetite (AAPL, BAC, BHP, C, DHI, HD ...
TradersHuddle.com
In Asia, stocks finished lower as participants were not able to build gains on the relief rally in the US, as Japan was hit by a sovereign debt downgrade. Moody's downgraded Japan's credit rating by one notch to Aa3, citing large budget deficits and a ...
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Distell earnings up despite challenges
BusinessLIVE
Africa, in particular, continued to deliver sound growth, contributing 60.9% to foreign revenue, while other developing markets such as Latin America and Asia Pacific also saw increased sales activity. It was, however, in the developed economies, ...
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BusinessLIVE
Woulfe Mining (WOF.V) - significant increase in our valuation
Objective Capital Research
Woulfe commissioned Contromation Indonesia, an independent company with extensive experience in design and construction of projects in Asia, to design and cost the processing plant for Sangdong. Based on the crushing and milling portion of the design, ...
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Newspaper Circulars Still Preferred Resource for Back-to-School Shopping
PR Newswire (press release)
Integer has more than 1200 employees working in US locations as well as international offices in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America. Join the conversation on shopping culture and brand strategy at ...
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Orange Infused Simple Syrup
Babble (blog)
On my recent trip to Oregon I had lunch with the ladies at 'C' Street Bistro in Jacksonville, a tiny town of about 3000 near my parents. I ordered the Asian pulled pork sandwich that was divine and topped it off with an iced tea. ...
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Babble (blog)
Analysts Say “Enough” on BAC, Citi Selloff
Barron's (blog)
By Avi Salzman Analysts came out today to push back against the recent selloff and rumor-mongering about Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C), which may have helped fuel a rally in the sector. With some observers claiming Bank of America is in need ...
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Is Jive Software Big Enough To Go Public?
Wall Street Journal (blog)
After providing a $15 million first round in 2007, according to VentureWire archives, Sequoia provided a $12 million Series B round in October 2009, which the S-1 filing said was priced at $3.68 per share. Kleiner led a $30 million Series C round in ...
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Historic meeting to take place at Dagenham & Redbridge FC.
The FA
Managed by Paul Fairclough, England C has a decent pedigree on the world stage having finished runners-up at both the 2009 and 2011 International Challenge Trophy tournaments. On both occasions, England were beaten 1-0 with Belgium proving victorious ...
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The FA
Soccer: Zac recalls Kengo Nakamura for World Cup qualifiers
Mainichi Daily News
The meeting against North Korea will be Japan's first competitive match since winning the Asian Cup for a record fourth time in Qatar in January. "Japan did very well at the (2010) World Cup and we won the Asian Cup so teams are very motivated when ...
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Cadillac aims high with flashy concept convertible
msnbc.com
The CTS was upgraded for Chinese dealers — much as the latest Buick flagship, the Lacrosse, was largely developed to meet the more expansive demands of China's buyers. Cadillac has struggled to get into foreign markets in recent decades, ...
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Guam Industry Reacts to Debt Ceiling Law and Current Environment for Military ...
Guam Buildup News
Thirdly, this whole realignment is about future efficiencies in managing Asian concerns – concerns of almost every nation in Asia. [The Guam military buildup] facilitates the US presence in Asia with an investment in sovereign territory – a big ...
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ETFs To Tap Into Emerging Market Consumers: Six Ways To Play
ETF Database
Interest in emerging markets has surged in recent years, and investors have embraced ETFs as the preferred means of accessing this asset class. Emerging markets have been established as the clear leaders of global GDP growth, while the economies of the ...
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London pre-open: Wall Street's late surge provides boost
ShareCast
Mining behemoth Rio Tinto has exercised its right to acquire more shares in Asia-Pacific focused miner Ivanhoe Mines, taking its stake up to 48.5% from 46.5% previously. The price paid per share was C$18.98 and the total consideration for the exercise ...
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Naples Zoo Acquires a Vulture in Time for International Vulture Awareness Day
Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News
Contaminants in carcasses (from poisons to medicines that are deadly to vultures) and habitat loss have caused shockingly fast declines in areas like southern Asia where some species are still facing extinction. Besides their unearned reputation, ...
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Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News
Continental Announces the Engagement of the Technical Studies Team
MarketWatch (press release)
Since establishment in 1992, major projects have been executed across a broad range of commodities and technologies within Australia, Africa, Asia and Europe. The organisation has an extensive Australian and international client base and have ...
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BASE & PRECIOUS METALS - European Opening View - Gold slipping on risk trade ...
FXstreet.com
Equities remain positive this morning following the data related gains yesterday with the Nikkei up 1.5% and MSCI Asia Pacific Index 0.6% at the time of writing. In the currencies the euro has rallied since the European opening, despite data showing ...
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Fall 2011-12 Milwaukee Arts Guide: Theater
ThirdCoast Digest
It's the latest in the company's series of whole-theater shows, where action occurs both onstage and in other portions of the building, but Faust takes it up a notch: The production takes place simultaneously throughout the building, ...
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ThirdCoast Digest
WPP Profit Beats Estimates on Spending in Emerging Markets
BusinessWeek
24 (Bloomberg) -- WPP Plc, the world's largest advertising company, reported profit that rose more than analysts estimated in the first half on growth in Asia and Latin America. The stock rose as much as 3.9 percent. Profit, excluding some items such ...
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