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US manufacturing sends Asian markets higher

Forecast-busting manufacturing data in the United States boosted Asian stocks yesterday, with the figures easing concerns over the state of the world’s biggest economy.The news

French IT giant buys into Brazilian market

French computer services and consulting group Capgemini said yesterday it has agreed to buy a 55-percent stake in Brazilian IT company CPM Braxis for 233 ...

US cracks down on honey smuggling ring

The US government announced criminal charges against executives from six German and Chinese companies accused of smuggling antibiotic-tainted Chinese honey in order to avoid import ...

Daihatsu to recall over 600,000 cars

Japanese mini-vehicle maker and Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co. said yesterday it would recall more than 600,000 cars at home and in Europe due to ...

Asian markets edge up on bargain-hunting

Asian markets edged higher yesterday as bargain-hunters moved in after the previous day's losses, while better than expected Australian growth data sent Sydney stocks surging.Traders ...

Leadership hopeful Ozawa pledges intervention

Japan ruling party leadership candidate Ichiro Ozawa yesterday pledged intervention to tame the yen if he defeats Naoto Kan to become premier, illustrating the political ...

Corporate News: Wine & Gourmet Asia back in October

Returning to Macau for the fourth year, Wine & Gourmet Asia 2010 will be held from October 28 to 30 at The Venetian. It will ...

Corporate News: Grand Hyatt offers special birthday packages

Grand Hyatt Macau at City of Dreams is celebrating its first birthday in style by offering special half-price room packages in September.All guests born in ...

Corporate News: MGM donates MOP 1 million for Zhouqu relief

MGM Macau donated MOP 1 million to the Liaison Office of Central People’s Government in Macau SAR to the relief efforts following the Zhouqu landslides.On ...

Corporate News: Venetian hands scholarships and donations to NGOs

In celebration of the 3rd anniversary of The Venetian Macau on Saturday August 28, Sands China Ltd. hosted “The Venetian Macau ‘Together Macau’ Community Talent ...