http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/12/9/nation/12434811&sec=nation A second chance for bankrupts BY SHAHANAAZ HABIB | Sunday December 9, 2012 Malaysia has one of the most stringent bankruptcy laws in the world, but a review may be in the offing. SAM, an engineer, met Ling when they were both studying in college. They dated for years and even made plans to… Continue Reading
China’s money changes the landscape in Australia
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_CHINAS_REACH_MINING_FARMLAND?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT Dec 9, 7:22 PM EST China’s money changes the landscape in Australia By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press GUNNEDAH, Australia (AP) — Tony Clift’s family has plowed the rich black soil of Australia’s Liverpool Plains for six generations. The thought of selling never crossed his mind – until a Chinese company came to town. Shenhua… Continue Reading
Reunification of India and Pakistan only solution to Kashmir: Markandey Katju
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-12-08/news/35689145_1_india-and-pakistan-hindus-and-muslims-press-council Reunification of India and Pakistan only solution to Kashmir: Markandey Katju PTI Dec 8, 2012 NEW DELHI: Press Council of India (India) chairperson justice Markandey Katju today said that the only solution to the Kashmir problem is reunification of India and Pakistan under a strong and “modern-minded” government which will not tolerate bigotry. “The… Continue Reading
Golf and three-martini lunches are passe; gym becomes the hot spot for networking in India Inc
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-12-08/news/35689177_1_gym-fitness-market-top-executives Golf and three-martini lunches are passe; gym becomes the hot spot for networking in India Inc Ravi Teja Sharma, ET Bureau Dec 8, 2012 NEW DELHI: Every evening after work, Sudhir Yadav makes a detour on his way back home – not to the neighbourhood gin mill but to the roadhouse with the rowers… Continue Reading
Solar plant glut seen headed for Hokkaido
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20121208a4.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29 Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 Solar plant glut seen headed for Hokkaido Kyodo Japan has seen a rapid increase in solar power facilities since the incentives were launched five months ago to promote investment in clean energy, but Hokkaido is facing a glut, trade minister Yukio Edano said Friday. The number of solar power facilities… Continue Reading
In era of skyscrapers, group lobbies to keep Tokyo’s traditional buildings
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20121208a1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29 In era of skyscrapers, group lobbies to keep Tokyo’s traditional buildings With others, Sumiko Enbutsu pours energy into preserving capital’s landmarks, treasures By MICHAEL KLEINDL Special to The Japan Times | Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 Sitting at a wooden table in the glass-enclosed sun room of the miraculously preserved 95-year-old Yasuda House, Sumiko Enbutsu,… Continue Reading
India’s Lawmakers Back Retail Reforms
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324640104578164680670172560.html?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f India’s Lawmakers Back Retail Reforms December 7, 2012 By ROMIT GUHA And ANANT VIJAY KALA NEW DELHI—India’s government scored a major victory in Parliament on Friday, with the upper house supporting a decision to allow foreign supermarkets—such as Wal-Mart Stores WMT +0.98%and Tesco Corp. TESO -1.49%—to set up shop in the country. Lawmakers in the Rajya… Continue Reading
Time is right for Indian IT companies to change the way the world sees them: Venkat N Venkatraman
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-12-07/news/35670843_1_webs-indian-companies-business-strategies Time is right for Indian IT companies to change the way the world sees them: Venkat N Venkatraman ET Bureau Dec 7, 2012 By Priyanka Sangani Professor Venkat N Venkatraman’s interests lie at the point where strategic management and information technology intersect. The Boston University professor, who was recently recognized as the 22nd most… Continue Reading
Fear and Loathing in China’s Banking System
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/12/06/fear-and-loathing-in-chinas-banking-system/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=chinablog Fear and Loathing in China’s Banking System December 6, 2012 A bank raises money from its customers to make an off-the-books investment packaged by a private investment company as a loan to a pawn shop, which in turn makes loans to companies that banks aren’t willing to lend to because they’re not comfortable with… Continue Reading
Sovereign Fund Lands MSR Assets With Uncontested $1.5B Bid
http://www.lexisnexis.com/community/bankruptcylaw/blogs/mealeys/archive/2012/12/06/sovereign-fund-lands-msr-assets-with-uncontested-1-5b-bid.aspx 12/06/2012 12:44:54 PM EST Sovereign Fund Lands MSR Assets With Uncontested $1.5B Bid Posted by Law360: Bankruptcy A Singapore sovereign wealth fund has emerged as the winning bidder for MSR Resort Golf Course LLC after no competing bidders came forward to best its $1.5 billion stalking horse bid for the company’s five-resort portfolio,… Continue Reading