Pakistan backs quick deal on NATO supplies

May 16, 2012 | NEWS
Pakistan backs quick deal on NATO supplies

Pakistan said Wednesday it had ordered officials to finalise an agreement as quickly as possible on lifting a six-month blockade on overland NATO supplies into war-torn Afghanistan. (rwad on here …)

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SolarWinds Focuses On Japan And Brazil

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

Full content sent to and hosted by Yahoo!General NewsHealth & MedicineIndustry SnapshotNew Issue AmericaReal EstateTop 10Feature StoryInvestor's Corner (read the story …)

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Foreign investors drive Japan stock losses: report

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Japan's blue-chip benchmark Nikkei Stock Average ended Tuesday down about 12% from its recent high on March 19, with foreign investors driving much of the selling, according to Nikkei news report Wednesday. Investors outside Japan accounted for almost 70% of the trading value in the index's shares, and have been...

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Japan’s Growth Seen Peaking as BOJ Pressed to Add More Stimulus

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

Japan’s economic growth probably peaked in the first quarter and analysts forecast the pace of expansion will halve by year-end as the boost from earthquake reconstruction fades. (read the story …)

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News Corp. agrees to buy 19.9% stake in China's Bona Film Group

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

The deal by 20th Century Fox's parent is Hollywood latest attempt to cash in on Asia's movie boom. BEIJING — 20th Century Fox parent News Corp. has agreed to acquire a 19.9% stake in Beijing-based Bona Film Group, the latest attempt by Hollywood to cash in on Asia's movie boom. The deal also signals...

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News Corp takes stake in private China film group

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

US media giant News Corp. has taken a 19.9 percent stake in Bona Film Group, which calls itself the largest privately owned film distributor in China, the firms said. (read the story …)

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Fungicides China News 1204 – Annual Subscription

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Fungicides China News 1204 – Annual Subscription http://www.reportlinker.com/p0851823/Fungicides-China-News-1204—Annual-Subscription.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=PesticideLier … (read the story …)

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News Summary: India's inflation is rising

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

INDIA INFLATION: Inflation in rapidly growing India accelerated more than expected in April, with rising food and manufacturing prices leading the way.NEW NUMBERS: Inflation reached 7.2 percent last month, … (read the story …)

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Higher inflation: more bad news for India

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

India's economy ( EPI , quote ) took another turn for the worse this week when data released yesterday indicated a rise in consumer prices , bucking a trend of decreasing inflation. (read the story …)

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India Ink: Bangalore Startup Promises Unbiased News, Cheaply

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

A journalist founds a public news channel with castoffs and college graduates. (read the story …)

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Australia Law News – Australian Legal Sector Adopts Online Carbon Management Solution

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

……Law firms in Australia now have the opportunity to monitor their environmental impact by measuring and reporting their carbon emissions online…….. (read the story …)

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BrightPoint Australia Announces Logistic Services Agreement With Macquarie Telecom

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

INDIANAPOLIS — Brightpoint, Inc. ("BrightPoint") , a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary, Brightpoint Australia … (read the story …)

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Australia’s Weak Sentiment, Wage Growth Spur Rate Bets: Economy

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

Australian consumer confidence hovered near the weakest level this year and wage growth slowed, underpinning bets the central bank will cut interest rates next month to the lowest level in more than two years. (read the story …)

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