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Futenma and Changing U.S., China, and Japan Strategic Visions in Northeast Asia

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:19 -0800
This week's announcement about transferring 8000 U.S. Marines out of the Futenma U.S. Marine base on Okinawa brought this controversy to a reboil. For careful observers, however, the unexpected U.S. move is the clearest sign yet that we are entering a new strategic era in North Asia.
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BestWeek Asia/Pacific: International Expansion All the Rage for Regional Players

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:39:00 -0800
Insurers based in the Asia-Pacific region’s best-developed markets are increasingly seeking their fortune overseas, driven by saturated local markets and a need for international expertise.
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Changing Strategic Visions In Northeast Asia

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:47:12 -0800
This week's announcement about transferring 8000 U.S. Marines out of the Futenma U.S. Marine base on Okinawa brought this controversy to a reboil.
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Detroit automakers say 'no' to Japan joining trade talks

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:24 -0800
Detroit automakers are urging President Barack Obama to reject Japan's bid to join talks on a regional free trade agreement, the head of an automotive group representing GM, Ford and Chrysler said on Thursday. ...
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Most Asia Stocks Rise; China Firms Drop as More Uncertainty Seen

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:02:37 -0800
Most Asian stocks rose, extending a five-month high for the regional benchmark index, as Japan Tobacco Inc. raised its earnings forecast and Australian lenders climbed before the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates.
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Japan 'should watch' China's naval reach: report

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:38:34 -0800
Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea could soon be replicated in neighbouring waters, a Japanese government-backed report said Friday, amid rising regional nervousness about China's intentions.
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Asia 1.25 Billion Over 60 by 2050 Shows Why Bonds Beat Stocks

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:28:47 -0800
With Asia’s elderly population poised to double within four decades, more money is being plowed into preserving wealth than enhancing growth, driving up demand for the region’s bonds that are beating returns on stocks.
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Research and Markets: 4Q.2011 Asia Pacific Mobile Entertainment Market Forecast, 2008 - 2016: Total Revenues in the ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0800
Research and Markets has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report "4Q.2011 Asia Pacific
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Objet Asia Pacific Reinforces Presence in Australian 3D Printing Market with New Distributor - Objective 3D

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:00:00 -0800
MELBOURNE, Australia, February 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Objet Asia Pacific Ltd., a subsidiary of Objet Ltd ., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today ...
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S&P warns Asia policymakers of significant economic volatility

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:11:18 -0800
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 8): Standard & Poor's Ratings Services warns that Asia could experience significant economic volatility if key regional economies meet a global slowdown with distracted policy responses.
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