Wednesday, June 30, 2010

BASE METALS: Comex Copper Slightly Weaker On Economic Worries - Wall Street Journal


BBC News (blog)

BASE METALS: Comex Copper Slightly Weaker On Economic Worries
Wall Street Journal
"People are still nervous about growth in China possibly slowing down, as well as here in the United States," said Edward Meir, analyst with MF Global. ...
Euro, stock markets steady as banks borrow less than feared from ECBTelegraph.co.uk

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Korea Posts Record Trade Surplus - Wall Street Journal (blog)


Korea Posts Record Trade Surplus
Wall Street Journal (blog)
South Korea logged its largest-ever trade surplus of $7.472 billion in June, boding well for the won versus the US dollar and adding to the ...

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ARC China Announces Release of Newsletter for the Week of June 30th Featuring ... - MarketWatch (press release)


GulfNews

ARC China Announces Release of Newsletter for the Week of June 30th Featuring ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The publication includes a commentary from ARC China Founder Adam Roseman as well as articles covering topics of general interest with a focus on consumer ...
Small Investors Cool to AgBank IPOWall Street Journal
AgBank Draws Lackluster Retail Response; Institutional Portion Oversubscribed ...Wall Street Journal
China's record IPOSydney Morning Herald
Reuters -Independent -Business Standard
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S. Korea Exports Rise for Eighth Month, Gaining 32.4% - BusinessWeek


AFP

S. Korea Exports Rise for Eighth Month, Gaining 32.4%
BusinessWeek
July 1 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea's exports increased for an eighth month in June as the global economic rebound spurred demand for Hyundai ...
DATA SNAP: S Korea Industrial Output +2.6% On Month In May; Beats ForecastWall Street Journal
S.Korea June exports up; trade surplus at recordForexyard
S.Korea industrial output continues to growAFP
Xinhua -Hurriyet Daily News -JoongAng Daily
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6% GDP growth achievable, says PM - Malaysia Star (blog)


Malaysia Star (blog)

6% GDP growth achievable, says PM
Malaysia Star (blog)
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is optimistic that Malaysia's target of 6% gross domestic ...
Malaysian Banks Bullish Of 7.5 Per Cent GDP Growth This YearBernama
6 Per Cent Annual GDP Growth Achievable, Says NajibBernama
1Malaysia Core To Nation Building And Modern Economy - PMBernama
Malaysia Business, Politics, Government, Economy, Sports, News (blog) -Free Malaysia Today -Daily Express
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Ringgit Weakens as China Slowdown Dims Outlook for Exports - BusinessWeek


Ringgit Weakens as China Slowdown Dims Outlook for Exports
BusinessWeek
Malaysia's economic expansion may moderate in the second half of this year as an export recovery “normalizes” and demand from Europe and China “softens,” ...
Malaysia growth may slow in H2: RHBBusiness Times - Malaysia

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Oil ends first losing quarter since late '08 - The Associated Press


Kansas City Star

Oil ends first losing quarter since late '08
The Associated Press
Europe's financial crisis, signs of slowing growth in China and eroding consumer confidence in the US all flashed warnings signs about energy demand. ...
Oil falls on China, US growth worriesSydney Morning Herald
OIL FUTURES: Crude Falls 3%; 2-Week Low On Growth Slowdown FearWall Street Journal
UPDATE OIL FUTURES: Crude Lower On Recovery WorriesWall Street Journal
MarketWatch -Wall Street Journal -CNNMoney
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Japan, China, India, Malaysia, South Korea: Asian Bond, Currency Preview - Bloomberg


Japan, China, India, Malaysia, South Korea: Asian Bond, Currency Preview
Bloomberg
Japan: Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshito Sengoku will hold a media briefing at 4 pm in Tokyo. The Bank of Japan will release at 8:50 am its Tankan survey of ...
Japan, China, India, South Korea, Thailand: Asia Bond and Currency PreviewBloomberg

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Obama: Pressing China on currency to make trade fair - Reuters


MiamiHerald.com

Obama: Pressing China on currency to make trade fair
Reuters
RACINE Wisconsin (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama on Wednesday maintained pressure on China to ensure its currency policy did not give it an unfair ...
Obama Says US Will Keep Up Pressure on China Over CurrencyBusinessWeek

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Sony Offers a Fix to Prevent Vaio Laptops' Overheating - New York Times


msnbc.com

Sony Offers a Fix to Prevent Vaio Laptops' Overheating
New York Times
No injuries were reported and none of the problems were reported in Japan, Sony said. The problem could affect 535000 Vaio laptops worldwide, mainly in the ...
Sony to recall half-million laptops on heat riskCNET
Sony: 535000 Vaio PCs may have overheating glitchReuters
Sony Recalls Half a Million Notebooks for Getting Hot Enough Burn SkinWired News
Computerworld -CBS News -Wall Street Journal
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Japan, China, India, Malaysia, South Korea: Asian Bond, Currency Preview - Bloomberg


Japan, China, India, Malaysia, South Korea: Asian Bond, Currency Preview
Bloomberg
Malaysia: The government plans to sell 80 million ringgit ($25 million) of 91-day bills and 110 million ringgit of 364-day securities. ...

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Uruguay make two changes for Ghana clash - AFP


Washington Post

Uruguay make two changes for Ghana clash
AFP
Defender Diego Godin and midfielder Alvaro Pereira, who featured in Saturday's 2-1 win over South Korea in the last 16, have been replaced by Mauricio ...
Uruguay defender Diego Godin out of Ghana tieBBC Sport
Godin out as Uruguay name XISkySports
Injured Godin left out of Uruguay's lineup for World Cup quarter-final GhanaThe Canadian Press
Reuters Africa -The Associated Press -CBSSports.com
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South Korean star Park Yong Ha found dead in his home - Vancouver Sun


Washington Post

South Korean star Park Yong Ha found dead in his home
Vancouver Sun
South Korean entertainer Park Yong Ha, one of the most sought after actors in South Korea and a popular singer in Japan, was found dead in his home in Seoul ...
Popular South Korean actor-singer commits suicideThe Associated Press
Popular SKorean actor apparently kills himselfMalaysia Star
Winter Sonata actor found deadAsiaOne
AFP
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Sony Recalls Half a Million Notebooks for Getting Hot Enough Burn Skin - Wired News


CNET

Sony Recalls Half a Million Notebooks for Getting Hot Enough Burn Skin
Wired News
The F-series and C-Series Vaios have been sold into various markets around the world: Japan, Asia, Europe and the US, although so far Sony has only received ...
Sony to recall half-million laptops on heat riskCNET
Sony says 535000 laptops at risk of overheatingComputerworld
Sony: 535000 Vaio PCs may have overheating problemReuters
Wall Street Journal -CBS News -AFP
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Malaysian Banks Bullish Of 7.5 Per Cent GDP Growth This Year - Bernama


ABNA.ir

Malaysian Banks Bullish Of 7.5 Per Cent GDP Growth This Year
Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking industry is bullish of the country's growth and expects the gross domestic product (GDP) to grow ...
6 Per Cent Annual GDP Growth Achievable, Says NajibBernama
1Malaysia Core To Nation Building And Modern Economy - PMBernama
Quran Memorising School For SabahBernama
Malaysia Star
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AgBank IPO Fails to Excite Hong Kong's Small Investors - Wall Street Journal


The Hindu

AgBank IPO Fails to Excite Hong Kong's Small Investors
Wall Street Journal
HONG KONGâ€"Foreign institutional investors are eagerly bidding for Agricultural Bank of China Ltd.'s multibillion-dollar share offering, ...
AgBank Draws La ckluster Retail Response; Institutional Portion Oversubscribed ...Wall Street Journal
China's record IPOSydney Morning Herald
HK retail crowd shows muted interest in AgBank IPOReuters
Business Standard -BBC News -AFP
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Japan's big four car makers issue over 100000 recalls - Economic Times


AFP

Japan's big four car makers issue over 100000 recalls
Economic Times
TOKYO: Car makers Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors will recall more than 100000 vehicles in Japan due to defective air bags and seat belts, ...
Toyota Leads Gain in Japan's Auto Output as Demand RecoversBusinessWeek
Japan's Komatsu to hire Chinese managersAFP
Japan automakers report surge in global productionThe Associated Press
BusinessWeek -Reuters
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China's attitude said key factor in any EU-Taiwan FTA - Focus Taiwan News Channel


Telegraph.co.uk

China's attitude said key factor in any EU-Taiwan FTA
Focus Taiwan News Channel
Taipei, June 30 (CNA) Germany's foreign ministry thinks that China's attitude will be a key factor in any possible free trade agreement between Taiwan and ...
Taiwan banks face obstacles in mainland ChinaMarketWatch
China pact proving hard to sell in TaiwanAFP
China and Taiwan sign momentous trade pact, inciting protests and celebrationsWashington Post
Reuters Indi a -CNNMoney -Calgary Herald
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HSBC Takes Top Spot From CIMB in Sukuk Sales: Islamic Finance - BusinessWeek


HSBC Takes Top Spot From CIMB in Sukuk Sales: Islamic Finance
BusinessWeek
CIMB Group, Malaysia's second-largest banking group, led $1.4 billion of sales of debt that complies with the religion's ban on interest. ...

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Uruguay's Godin a doubt for Ghana quarter-final - Reuters Africa


Seattle Post Intelligencer

Uruguay's Godin a doubt for Ghana quarter-final
Reuters Africa
Godin, a stalwart in a backline that has conceded only one goal in four matches, sustained a thigh injury in the 2-1 victory over South Korea. ...
Uruguay v GhanaBBC Sport
Diego Forlan trains normally despite toe injuryThe Associated Press
Godin doubtful for UruguaySkySports
AFP -Atlanta Journal Constitution -Telegraph.co.uk
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Google faces pressure as China to decide on license - Reuters


The Hindu

Google faces pressure as China to decide on license
Reuters
A Chinese national flag flies in front of Google's China head office in Beijing's Zhongguancun district, where high-tech companies are located June 30, ...
Google China Redirection To EndInformationWeek
Google to stop redirecting users in China to uncensored siteLos Angeles Times
Google surrenders to ChinaInquirer
Washington Post -NPR -Voice of America
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AgBank Draws Lackluster Retail Response; Institutional Portion Oversubscribed ... - Wall Street Journal


Reuters UK

AgBank Draws Lackluster Retail Response; Institutional Portion Oversubscribed ...
Wall Street Journal
The float by AgBank, which has a bigger legacy of bad loans than any of China's big banks, comes amid choppy markets, with weak appetite for new deals ...
HK retail crowd shows muted interest in AgBank IPOReuters
Rural roots to blockbuster IPO: China's AgBankBusiness Standard
Chinese bank's flotation beginsBBC News
MarketWatch -AFP -The Associated Press
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Returning N.Korea squad gets airport welcome - AFP


Atlanta Journal Constitution

Returning N.Korea squad gets airport welcome
AFP
SEOUL â€" North Korea's World Cup team arrived home stony-faced after three straight losses but brightened up when welcomed at the airport by families and ...
China Returns US Criticism Over Sinking of Korean ShipNew York Times
SKorea's military wants budget increased sharplyThe Associated Press
S.Korea military seeks big budget rise after warship sinkingSin Chew Jit Poh
Voice of America -ABC Online -Reuters
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Japan media praise new Blue heroes - AFP


Globe and Mail

Japan media praise new Blue heroes
AFP
TOKYO â€" Japan woke up with a World Cup hangover Wednesday after the nation's history-making football team crashed out on penalties to Paraguay, ...
Japan gave its nation reason to cheerESPN
Penalty Miss Ends Japan's Surprising RunWall Street Journal (blog)
Paraguay vs. Japan: After penalty kicks, Paraguay advances to World Cup ...Washington Post
The Canadian Press&nbs p;-New York Times (blog) -SI.com
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Chinese bank's flotation begins - BBC News


Kansas City Star

Chinese bank's flotation begins
BBC News
A share sale at Agricultural Bank of China - set to be the world's biggest initial public offering (IPO) - has begun in Hong Kong. ...
Retail crowd shows muted i nterest in AgBank IPOReuters
China Shares End Sharply Down At 14-Month Low; Economic Slowdown ConcernsWall Street Journal
No upside for Chinese stocks as credit tightensMarketWatch
The Associated Press -Wall Street Journal -Financial Times
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Japan's Sumo Loses Third Sponsor Amid Betting Scandal - BusinessWeek


Sydney Morning Herald

Japan's Sumo Loses Third Sponsor Amid Betting Scandal
BusinessWeek
June 30 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's sumo wrestlers lost their third tournament sponsor as the sport's governing authority ...
Japan Digest: No To Coalition, NHK Mulls Sumo BroadcastWall Street Journal (blog)
Scandal envelops sumo wrestling in JapanCNN
EDITORIAL: Sleaze in the sumo worldAsahi Shimbun
The Daily Yomiuri -AFP -SI.com
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ECFA: a giant leap of cross-strait relationship: China Times - eTaiwan News


Reuters (press release)

ECFA: a giant leap of cross-strait relationship: China Times
eTaiwan News
The much-anticipated Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement between Taiwan and China was signed yesterday in Chongqing, setting a milestone for ...
Taiwan banks face obstacles in mainland ChinaMarketWatch
China and Taiwan sign momentous trade pact, inciting protests and celebrationsWashington Post
Taiwan-China trade agreement: A game changerCNNMoney
T he Chosun Ilbo -Straits Times -Focus Taiwan News Channel
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