Taiwan's commercial sales in Jan. up 7.7% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Sales in the domestic commercial sector for January rose 7.7 percent from a year earlier to NT$1.21 trillion on strong wholesale buying, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/03/01/371754/Taiwans-commercial.htm
Real estate market sentiment turns conservative in Q4: poll :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Real estate market sentiment became increasingly conservative in the fourth quarter of last year, according to a survey released by the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/03/01/371755/Real-estate.htm
January global small-, mid-sized panel shipments up 29% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shipments of small- and medium-sized flat panels for January scored a year-on-year increase of almost 30 percent, largely on solid demand for tablet computers, market information advisory firm DisplaySearch said yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/03/01/371756/January-global.htm
German office supports Volkswagen investment in Taiwan ahead of new factory :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Germany's trade office in Taipei is set to offer services, including market research and recruitment, for German automobile maker Volkswagen AG, which plans to open a factory in Taiwan by 2015.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/03/01/371757/German-office.htm
Google Play store reopens paid mobile apps in Taiwan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - U.S. search engine Google Inc. has confirmed that it has resumed its offerings of paid mobile applications in Taiwan, ending a 20-month suspension resulting from a legal dispute with the Taipei city government.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/03/01/371758/Google-Play.htm
Tokyo nominates ADB head for top central bank post :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Thursday nominated an experienced development banker to lead the Bank of Japan (BOJ), selecting a kindred spirit who backs his hard-driving agenda to reverse decades of economic gloom.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/03/01/371759/Tokyo-nominates.htm
India budget calls for tough choices but lifts spending :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India must make tough spending choices, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said on Thursday, even as he unveiled a bigger-than-expected outlay for the coming fiscal year in one of the most highly anticipated Indian budgets of recent years.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/india/2013/03/01/371760/India-budget.htm
Obama gets double win as Lew confirmed for Treasury post :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Barack Obama's former chief of staff Jack Lew was confirmed Wednesday as the next U.S. Treasury secretary, taking over a key portfolio at a time of deadlock over the budget and debt.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/03/01/371761/Obama-gets.htm
China has till June for solar, telecoms deal: EU :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China has until June 7 to negotiate a deal with the European Union on state subsidies for solar panels and mobile telephone networks or face possible punitive measures, the EU's trade chief said on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/03/01/371762/China-has.htm
EU reaches deal to place cap on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European Union has reached a deal to cap bankers' bonuses, which critics say played a major role in driving the financial crisis, officials said on Thursday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/03/01/371763/EU-reaches.htm
US companies' performance in mainland worsens: group :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The performance of U.S. firms in China worsened in 2012 for the second year in a row, hurt by a slowdown in the economy and a more challenging regulatory environment, a business group said Thursday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/03/01/371764/US-companies.htm
A123: Another Test For China's U.S. Expansion Plans :: The pending auction of the battery business of A123 Systems, Inc. (OTC Markets: "AONEQ") will present yet another test for the U.S. expansion plans of Chinese companies interested in becoming global players. On October 16, A123, a Massachusetts-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, filed for bankruptcy [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Thursday, February 28, 2013
01-Mar-2013 07:04
A123: Another Test For China's U.S. Expansion Plans :: The pending auction of the battery business of A123 Systems, Inc. (OTC Markets: "AONEQ") will present yet another test for the U.S. expansion plans of Chinese companies interested in becoming global players. On October 16, A123, a Massachusetts-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, filed for bankruptcy [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
01-Mar-2013 06:03
A123: Another Test For China's U.S. Expansion Plans :: The pending auction of the battery business of A123 Systems, Inc. (OTC Markets: "AONEQ") will present yet another test for the U.S. expansion plans of Chinese companies interested in becoming global players. On October 16, A123, a Massachusetts-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, filed for bankruptcy [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
01-Mar-2013 05:02
A123: Another Test For China's U.S. Expansion Plans :: The pending auction of the battery business of A123 Systems, Inc. (OTC Markets: "AONEQ") will present yet another test for the U.S. expansion plans of Chinese companies interested in becoming global players. On October 16, A123, a Massachusetts-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, filed for bankruptcy [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
01-Mar-2013 04:01
A123: Another Test For China's U.S. Expansion Plans :: The pending auction of the battery business of A123 Systems, Inc. (OTC Markets: "AONEQ") will present yet another test for the U.S. expansion plans of Chinese companies interested in becoming global players. On October 16, A123, a Massachusetts-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, filed for bankruptcy [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
01-Mar-2013 03:00
A123: Another Test For China's U.S. Expansion Plans :: The pending auction of the battery business of A123 Systems, Inc. (OTC Markets: "AONEQ") will present yet another test for the U.S. expansion plans of Chinese companies interested in becoming global players. On October 16, A123, a Massachusetts-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, filed for bankruptcy [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
01-Mar-2013 01:59
A123: Another Test For China's U.S. Expansion Plans :: The pending auction of the battery business of A123 Systems, Inc. (OTC Markets: "AONEQ") will present yet another test for the U.S. expansion plans of Chinese companies interested in becoming global players. On October 16, A123, a Massachusetts-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, filed for bankruptcy [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 18
Managing The Dragon's 2013 China Predictions :: In December, I had an opportunity to speak about China to audiences in such diverse cities as New York, Philadelphia, Anchorage, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Reno. The audiences represented a wide range of occupations—from hedge fund and investment managers to ordinary investors, business men and women, students and government officials. As a result, I received a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 48
Canada Greenlights CNOOC's Purchase of Nexen :: Last Friday, the Canadian government approved China's biggest overseas energy acquisition, a $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: "NXY") by CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: "CEO"). State-owned CNOOC is China's largest offshore driller, while Nexen is a Calgary based independent energy company that operates in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and offshore West [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 31
Opportunities In China: The Next 10 Years :: In his keynote speech at the opening of the 18th National Congress of China's Communist Party, Hu Jintao, the outgoing President of China, set a new target for economic growth, saying that China should double its 2010 GDP and per capita income by 2020. “On the basis of making China’s development much more balanced, coordinated and [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p93
Air Quality In China :: The ink on the paper with my predictions for China was barely dry when what may become "the" story of 2013 came onto the scene—air quality. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had to have included a discussion about air quality. In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 57
Wrapping Up The Year Of The Dragon :: Self-criticism is an essential element of critical thought that many regard as healthy and necessary for learning. From a purely medical point of view, engaging in self-criticism activates areas of the brain that are responsible for processing error detection and correction. In China, self-criticism is one of the oldest Confucian practices. Every year at this [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 46
Happy Thanksgiving to MTD's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?” For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 09
Economic rebound hasn't yet stabilized: CEPD :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) yesterday said the economy in January amounted to a " yellow-blue" signal, indicating that the current economic recovery has yet to stabilize.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371635/Economic-rebound.htm
TSMC shares grow after tumble :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip foundry, rose yesterday after taking a tumble in the morning as arch-rival Intel Corp. succeeded in securing orders from one of its major customers.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371637/TSMC-shares.htm
Consumer confidence index continues to rise :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Taiwan rose in February for the second consecutive month after four straight months of decline, reflecting growing optimism over a rebounding economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371638/Consumer-confidence.htm
China Steel raises April, May wholesale prices :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China Steel, Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, yesterday raised wholesale prices for April and May on the back of stronger demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371639/China-Steel.htm
Shares of Innolux higher after fourth-quarter results :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares of Innolux Corp., Taiwan's largest flat panel maker, moved higher yesterday after the company reported a net profit in its core business in the fourth quarter after posting operating losses for nine consecutive quarters, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371640/Shares-of.htm
Institute recommends solar power as nuclear alternative :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Research institute TrendForce (集邦) yesterday recommended that Taiwan reconsider solar power as a viable alternative energy source, amid the ongoing debate over the future of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371641/Institute-recommends.htm
DBS Taiwan launches promotional series for RMB savings :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - DBS Taiwan has launched a series of promotional offers targeting customers with renminbi savings needs.
As part of one of the offers, available from now till April 30, the first 250 wealth management customers with total assets of NT$2 million or equivalent who sign up can enjoy preferential renminbi interest rates on three-month savings accounts.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371642/DBS-Taiwan.htm
HTC Nexus One smartphone taken into space :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A nano-satellite carrying a smartphone made by Taiwan's HTC Corp. has been launched into space to test the standard capabilities of a phone, according to British small satellite maker Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371643/HTC-Nexus.htm
January industrial output rises 19.17% year-on-year according to gov't stats :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's industrial output rose 19.17 percent in January compared to the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371644/January-industrial.htm
Taiwan's M1B, M2 growth narrows in Jan. on investment, lending slowdown :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Growth of Taiwan's M1B and M2 monetary supply gauges narrowed to 3.97 percent and 2.99 percent, respectively, in January on a year-on-year basis, reported the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371645/Taiwans-M1B.htm
Asustek's Nexus 7 wins best tablet at Spain's Mobile World Congress :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asustek Computer Inc.'s Nexus 7 tablet computer, co-branded with U.S. search engine Google Inc., was named "Best Mobile Tablet" at the Mobile World Congress tech fair in Spain on Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371646/Asusteks-Nexus.htm
US dollar sheds NT$0.035 to finish trading day at NT$29.705 in Taipei :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.S. dollar fell against the New Taiwan dollar yesterday, shedding NT$0.035 to close at NT$29.705.
Turnover totaled US$754 million during the trading session.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/02/28/371648/US-dollar.htm
Safety concerns cloud S. Korean ambitions to be big nuclear player :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korea has big plans to become a major nuclear energy player, but they are unfolding at a time when the global industry is under intense scrutiny after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371649/Safety-concerns.htm
Denmark to cut corporate taxes as part of growth plan :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Denmark's government on Tuesday presented a controversial growth package that would reduce corporate taxes and increase public spending to spur growth and create 150,000 jobs.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371651/Denmark-to.htm
EU moves closer to imposing caps on banker bonuses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European parliament and EU states could agree on Wednesday to impose caps on bankers' bonuses, a measure that would channel public fury at financial sector greed, but which opponents say marks a reckless overreach by Brussels into private pay deals.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371653/EU-moves.htm
Wall St. bonuses to rise to US$20 billion :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street cash bonuses for 2012 are expected to rise 8 percent to US$20 billion, partly driven by deferred payments from previous years, New York's state comptroller reported Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/americas/2013/02/28/371654/Wall-St.htm
Number of South Koreans heading abroad hits new high on strong won :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of tourists traveling overseas hit a January record, thanks to a strong won, travel portal Tourgo said Tuesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2013/02/28/371655/Number-of.htm
Ireland reveals plans to bring an end to controversial guarantee for banks :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Ireland announced Tuesday it will end a controversial blanket bank guarantee scheme that was introduced in 2008 when bank shares collapsed at the onset of the eurozone crisis.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371656/Ireland-reveals.htm
Survey finds consumer confidence in Germany to continue to edge up :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Consumer confidence in Germany is continuing to rise amid growing optimism that Europe's biggest economy has put the worst of the debt crisis behind it, a poll found on Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/02/28/371657/Survey-finds.htm
Asian insurer AIA announces jump in annual net profit of nearly 90 percent :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit for the year rocketed almost 90 percent, building on growth from previous years despite a challenging economic environment.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371658/Asian-insurer.htm
Standard and Poor's reassures Australia that its top-notch AAA rating is safe :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia's top triple-A rating appears secure despite high household debt and banks' high reliance on foreign funding, Standard and Poor's said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2013/02/28/371659/Standard-and.htm
India's TCS to pay US$30 million to settle unpaid wages suit in US: reports :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - India's biggest software outsourcer TCS has agreed to pay US$30 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two former employees in the U.S. relating to unpaid wages, media reports said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371661/Indias-TCS.htm
China's Film Industry :: Anticipation grew in advance of Monday's 85th Academy Awards, "Oscar Fever" spread throughout the world, including China. Even though the country had no films in the competition, the buzz could be heard before, during and after the annual Hollywood event. Just 30 minutes into the ceremonies, "Oscars" was the top trending topic on Sina Weibo, [...]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p 72
Esprit reports reversal to US$60 mil. net loss amid transformation drive :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Esprit Wednesday announced a net loss of HK$465 million (US$60 million) for the sixth months ending December as the fashion retailer continues a four-year transformation drive.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2013/02/28/371662/Esprit-reports.htm
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