http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/asia_business/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa The latest stories from the Asia Business section of the BBC News web site. en-gb Mon, 20 May 2013 21:27:30 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/asia_business/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa 120 60 15 From Monday 15 April 2013 we will no longer be updating the Asia Business index. Instead we will be putting our efforts into covering Asian stories as part of the main business pages. Please follow the link to Business at the top of the page or on this story to see them. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22122820#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22122820 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:44:54 GMT China cannot be a "free rider" when it comes to global trade, the EU's trade commissioner, Karel De Gucht, warns. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22601503#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22601503 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:43:56 GMT Alibaba, China's biggest e-commerce group, buys an 18% stake in Weibo, China's Twitter-like service, as it looks to tap into the social media sector. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22348308#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22348308 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:51:18 GMT China overtakes the US as the world's biggest market for personal computers, according to a market data report. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22346821#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22346821 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:08:19 GMT Samsung Electronics posts record quarterly profit, boosted mainly by growing sales of its smartphones. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22305179#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22305179 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:51:57 GMT South Korea's growth rate hits a two-year high in the first three months of the year, boosted by a rebound in construction, investment and exports. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22289514#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22289514 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:41:45 GMT The UK's Serious Fraud Office starts an investigation into Kazakh mining company and FTSE 100 member Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22296505#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22296505 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:32:16 GMT British film studio Pinewood Shepperton agrees a joint venture deal with Chinese media group Seven Stars to investigate ways to harness the growing entertainment market there. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22182949#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22182949 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:06:49 GMT Alibaba seeks to weaken Google's dominance of the Chinese smartphone market with subsidies and other support for its rival Amos operating system. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22165960#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22165960 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:13:25 GMT China's economy, the world's second-largest, performs worse than many analysts had expected in the first three months of the year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22148991#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22148991 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:42:24 GMT Australia's second biggest oil company, Woodside Petroleum, puts a $40bn proposed liquefied natural gas project on hold. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22119236#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22119236 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:34:28 GMT Samsung unveils its largest smartphone to date, the Galaxy Mega, which features a 6.3in (16cm) screen. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22107787#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22107787 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:58:33 GMT Shares of Infosys, India's second-largest software firm, drop nearly 20% after its revenue growth forecast falls short of market expectations. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22120159#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22120159 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:10:56 GMT Japan's top four carmakers are recalling a total of 3.4 million cars over a defect in passenger airbags, including tens of thousands in the UK. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22104702#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22104702 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:44:21 GMT Yum Brands, parent company of the KFC food chain, says sales have fallen in China because of concerns over a new bird flu outbreak. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22103780#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22103780 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:08:13 GMT Questions are being asked about what more can be done to halt illegal construction projects in India, after 74 people died in a building collapse. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22124671#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22124671 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:10:54 GMT Japanese photocopying giant Fuji Xerox says it sees a big opportunity in Burma. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22147118#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22147118 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:39:12 GMT Indian will not elect a new prime minister until 2014, but two of the men vying for the post have already begun to try and woo business leaders. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22124672#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22124672 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:17:01 GMT In urban India just one in every four women goes out to work, with social attitudes and a lack of opportunities partly to blame. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22124674#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22124674 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:30:32 GMT The huge Japanese car recall is a double-edge sword says Vivek Vaidya. Despite the pain, manufacturers can turn it to their advantage. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22119060#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22119060 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:24:04 GMT Home rentals site Roomorama has carved out a niche among those looking for short-term accommodation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22119058#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22119058 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:13:52 GMT New data shows a big fall in PC sales. But Bryan Ma, from the company that compiled the report, says that it is not all doom and gloom. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22119059#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22119059 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:10:51 GMT Is Asia's economic growth and large population laying the foundation for a real estate boom or a bubble? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22103765#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22103765 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:12:20 GMT Japan is flooding its economy with money, but the impact on other countries in the region has raised the spectre of currency controls. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22103757#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22103757 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:15:23 GMT With Malaysia about to announce the date of its general election, IHS Global Insight analyst Tony Nash says the economy will be a key factor in the debate. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22088652#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22088652 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:46:43 GMT In Hong Kong land is scarce and property prices are at world beating levels. Homes tend to be small, but residents are finding innovative solutions to enjoy the space they have. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22103761#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22103761 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:17:03 GMT Entrepreneur David Kwok's Tiny Island animation company just keeps getting bigger and bigger, and now has clients from Europe and the US. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22088371#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22088371 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:45:01 GMT Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League, insists he is innocent. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-22620634#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-22620634 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:32:18 GMT Manchester City launches its new kit after signing a deal with US sportswear giant Nike reported to be worth £72m ($109m) over six years. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22625156#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22625156 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:54 GMT The community group seeking to save administration-hit Dunfermline target £500,000 to buy the club. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22626077 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22626077 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:37:35 GMT Just a few years ago, sewage trucks would queue for up to 24 hours to ditch their filthy loads at Dubai's sewerage plants - but new technology means this is a thing of the past http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22598906#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22598906 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:21 GMT Ecommerce in Lebanon is still in its infancy - what challenges does this pose online entrepreneurs in the country? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21879404#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21879404 Thu, 16 May 2013 22:56:17 GMT Could the internet revive the ancient tradition of learning traditional Indian arts at the feet of a guru? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22516037#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22516037 Mon, 13 May 2013 23:30:03 GMT Sony says it will consider a proposal from one of its biggest shareholders that it should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22623569#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22623569 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:07:21 GMT Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland have both expressed confidence in their capital positions following an assessment by regulators. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22621153#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22621153 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:33:56 GMT EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22607256#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22607256 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:37 GMT The UK economy is still a long way from "a strong and sustainable recovery", the International Monetary Fund warns. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22623519#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22623519 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:22:33 GMT US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke tells Congress that it is too soon to end the central bank's monetary stimulus programme or raise interest rates. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22623574#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22623574 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:54 GMT UK retail sales in April were 1.3% lower than in March as bad weather continued to dent spending, official figures show. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22621836#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22621836 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:06:08 GMT Does Kaesong shutdown spell end of inter-Korean cooperation? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22393749#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22393749 Sun, 05 May 2013 21:04:47 GMT Luxury labels target Singapore's best dressed http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22564297#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22564297 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:25:28 GMT Stopping another Bangladesh tragedy http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22382329#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22382329 Thu, 02 May 2013 23:16:06 GMT The changing face of modern Indian cinema http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22386396#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22386396 Thu, 02 May 2013 23:11:26 GMT Economic issues hotly debated as Malaysia votes http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22292525#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22292525 Thu, 02 May 2013 21:19:12 GMT Why Chinese growth can't carry on breaking records http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/22376391#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/22376391 Wed, 01 May 2013 21:09:38 GMT Why would you spend $250,000 on a gold shirt? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21994873#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21994873 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:27:46 GMT Sri Lanka's electricity price rises shock the poor most http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22361838#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22361838 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:57:13 GMT