China and Switzerland signed in a free trade agreement today in Beijing. A new free trade agreement was signed by the governments of China and Switzerland today.
Asia/Pacific
Philippine Stock Exchange Says Sales Record Achievable.
The PSE President Hans Sicat says sales record still achievable within the year. According to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the target for record shares sales for 2013 is still achievable.
China demand fears hurt rubber; Asia's coffee premiums robust
The decrease in demands for China was accounted for its slowing economic growth as Asian's coffee premiums remain at multi-month highs.
China's Sunergy sustained by higher margins, shares climb
China's Sunergy reported higher first-quarter shipments and earned about US$61.7 million. Sunergy Co Ltd, China's solar panel maker, reported it gained higher first-quarter deliveries.
India 'investment hungry' like China - Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered organized this year's annual conference held in India by bringing African chairmen.
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Asia's shipping industry was believed to be the best spot to experience recovery from the industry's worst slump.
Indonesia's cattle industry is receiving a long-awaited backing from Australian investors. After more than four years of wooing, the Indonesian cattle industry has successfully acquired much needed love from Australia.
Asian stock became cautious while the European Central Bank held a summit and US payrolls report loomed.
The Iranian central bank has set the official dollar-to-riyal rate to 24,779. Iran's central bank has listed on its website on Saturday the new price of a dollar.
The Indian state of Punjab announced its open post for consultants. In accordance to a recent announcement by the Punjab government regarding industrial policy, new measures were being formalized to create land bank for the industry.
Representatives from several Chinese firms defended their unpopular mega projects in Myanmar. In a press conference held in Rangoon, Myanmar yesterday, the Embassy of China and several representatives of Chinese state-owned companies issued a statement regarding the mega projects being developed in the country.
The Reserve Bank of India announced new guidelines regarding the 'ownership' and 'control' of FDIs in the country.
Asian chipmakers were expected to earn more due to the increasing demand for gadgets. Asian chipmakers were set to take advantage on a major change in the unstable industry.
Pakistan's prime minister Nawaz Sharif told Chinese investors to invest in the country's energy sector.
