Reportlinker Adds FTTx in Asia-Pacific: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK—-Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.
Taiwan Opens 100 Industries to Chinese Investment (Update2) (Bloomberg)
June 30 (Bloomberg) — Taiwan will allow investment from mainland China in 100 industries and projects, helping the island’s economy to benefit from the warmest cross-strait relations in 60 years.
Taiwan lifts ban on investment by Chinese (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Taiwan on Tuesday partially lifted its decades-old ban on investment in the island by Chinese companies or individuals in a further sign of closer economic ties between the former bitter rivals.
Australia: Face Mask That Kills Swine Flu Readied For Australian Pandemic Fight (Textileweb.com)
With a four-fold increase in swine flu cases within the last week, Filligent, the Australian-led biotech company, is mobilizing stocks of its anti-infective BioMask to help combat the spread of Influenza A (H1N1) across Australia
Vietnam Growth Probably Accelerated in Second Quarter (Update2) (Bloomberg)
June 30 (Bloomberg) — Vietnam, the first country in Asia to release second-quarter growth numbers, will probably say its economic expansion accelerated in the period, foreshadowing likely recoveries in the rest of the region.
ASIA LOCAL BONDS-Indonesian yields may extend fall on rate views (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
HONG KONG, June 30 (Reuters) -Indonesian bond yields may extend their declines in the next three months, after falling sharply this month, on expectations the central bank will further ease rates, traders said.
Taiwan lifts decades-old investment ban on Chinese (The Age)
Taiwan has partially lifted its decades-old ban on investment in the island by Chinese companies or individuals in a further sign of closer economic ties between the former bitter rivals.
Australia’s Manufacturing Decline Eases in June on Stimulus (Bloomberg)
July 1 (Bloomberg) — Australia’s manufacturing contraction eased in June as the lowest interest rates in 49 years and government stimulus boosted domestic demand.
Taiwan opens door for Chinese investment (AP via Yahoo! News)
Taiwan has opened up key parts of its manufacturing and service sectors to Chinese investment as another barrier falls between the once bitter foes.
Elpida Memory to Receive Capital From Japan, Taiwan (Update2) (Bloomberg)
June 30 (Bloomberg) — Elpida Memory Inc. will receive 50 billion yen ($521 million) from the Japanese government and a Taiwanese partner after falling semiconductor prices led to a net loss last fiscal year, Japan’s economy ministry said.
Tenn. governor plans trade mission to Japan, China (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Gov. Phil Bredesen has announced plans for an October trade mission to Japan and China. The Democratic governor and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber are slated to lead the trade mission that will begin at a two-day conference in Tokyo, followed by a nine-day visit to China.
