Korea : A success story

http://www.economist.com/node/21538104

Syria oil payment stop, is it all a negotiation farce ?

. Are the series of sanctions having an effect on Syria's cash-flow
. Disallowing them to make payments.
. Or is it part of a bargaining process .
. Money talks after all.
. If Shell and SA, doesn't get paid, will they start to lobby their own govt .
. To do something, to return to te bargaining table.
. Is it a political-economic war ??
. Even as Her neighbor Iran signs security pact with Russia.
. All these posturings to strengthen each other position and weaken the other.
. Will only result either in war or truce.
. Given that neither side will back down,
. Just like Israel and Palestine situation.
. Conflict at the end f the day is more likely than not.

http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpps/news/report%3A-syria-stops-oil-company-payments-dpgonc-km-20111110_15900595

Russia WTO member in December 2011 but......

. Russia WTO member in December 2011 but......
. Iran may be a thorn in their business dealings....
. The world actually is pretty peaceful now...
. With most of the MENA dictator leaders deposed.
. Except Iran.
. If nuclear is just an excuse, expect Some form of fix..

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/russia-wto-entry-a-boon-for-us-minister-20111111-1nbgv.html

Iran & Russia formalized strategic security pact

http://presstv.com/detail/209470.html

Iran nuclear : Playing chicken or Who Dares Win ?

. If a nuclear Iran is unacceptable
. And UN security is not unanimous to put more sanction least war,
. Just because China & Russia are veto power members
. And covert action to subvert the nuclear programme is not working
. And a ground war is unavoidable
. And an Israel that cannot goes it alone unless "cornered"
. What will the Obama administration do ?
. My guess, play for time till next year election.
. It will be a problem for the new president in 2013.
. Unless, the situation becomes unavoidable !

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/11/world/middleeast/irans-supreme-leader-attackers-risk-iron-fist.html?_r=1

Ok, what now ?? Iran has nuclear ! War or no war ??

http://www.economist.com/node/21538146

IBM global report Ireland top location to unrest in the World

http://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/item/24438-ibm-global-report-ranks/

Canada : Top Country Brand !

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/canada-earns-no1-country-brand-in-the-world-again-2011-11-10

Austrian Central Banks can Invests in Yuan thru China's People's Bank

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-10/austrian-central-bank-signs-renminbi-deal-with-people-s-bank.html

Is Yen Bullish, Foolish ??

. Japanese govt and businesses doesn't want a strong Yen.
. And also because any repatriated profits from abroad is discounted as yen strengthen.
. However, as one of the rare Trade surplus countries,
. It's considered a safe haven currency.
. Global investors seeks refuge in it.
. However, Jap's finance ministry has come in strongly to intervene
. Just as the Swiss.
. The author of this Forbes article, although expect Japanese to intervene
. Sees a continuing strong Yen.
. Kathy Lien, a Forex analyst, says this time round though , Japanese govt
. Has a stronger war chest to fight Yen's strength.
. Technically, USDJPY has been in a ling down trend.
. With a visual of actually breaking out and upwards from the trending down ranges.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/shawnbaldwin/2011/11/10/yen-pin/

Marsden Park-Sydney will host IKEA 3rd store in Sydney

http://www.insideretailing.com.au/IR/IRnews/Ikea-confirms-third-Sydney-store-3101.aspx

Twiggy Forrest reopen Nickel Mine shut for 15 years

http://www.smh.com.au/business/15-years-on-twiggy-forrest-returns-to-nickel-20111109-1n6x6.html

Can the world continue to borrow to grow forever ???!

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2011/11/198_98424.html

IMF Christine Warn Of A Lost Decade !

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/imf-head-christine-lagarde-warns-world-economy-risks-lost-decade/articleshow/10673833.cms

China Property Developer sentenced to death

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/09/idUSL4E7M901F20111109

Russia unhappy with IAEA report on Iran

. Russia unhappy with IAEA report on Iran
. Is it all talk and diplomatic showmanship ?
. What will Russia do, when push comes to shove ?
. What will Russia do, when US wants to go to war ?
. Standing in the way might cause Russia much needed international trade recognition.
. WTO membership for one which can increase GDP by 11%.

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/209132.html

Chinese Banks & Airlines in Australia

. Chinese Banks & Airlines in Australia
. Bank of China & China Southern

http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/article/First-direct-China-flight-lands-in-Perth?utm_source=DBA&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=article_click

Wesfarmers Boss warns of tough retail times to come

. Wesfarmers Boss warns of tough retail times to come
. Retail Brands includes Coles,Bunnings, Target & K-Mart

http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/article/Tough-retail-times-continue-Wesfarmers?utm_source=DBA&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=article_click

Bill Gates & G20

. Bill Gates & G20
. From Tech champion to championing the poor
. An Amazing Self Made Man !
. Both He and Steve Jobs
. While one passes over yonder, the other reinvented himself.
. Talk about reinvention and personal branding !
. A true scorpion !!
. From Scorpion, to Phoenix to Eagle.
. And so, so, unassuming !!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2011/nov/04/bill-gates-speech-g20-capital-flight?newsfeed=true

Japan's has a larger war chest this time to fight Yen's strength

. Businesses are touting yen100/USD

http://blogs.marketwatch.com/thetell/2011/11/08/rising-yen-could-trigger-more-interventions/

Nuclear Iran to face more US sanction

http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/obama-administration-readies-more-1220333.html

Italy's PM Berlusconi resigns !

. Italy's PM Berlusconi resigns !
. Ironically it wasn't the sex scandals that brings him down.

http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/08/news/international/greek_italian_debt/?hpt=hp_t2

Iran seeks China & Russia help to prevent war

. Iran seeks China & Russia help to prevent war
. China & Russia are in the UN Security Council

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501713_162-57320607/iran-seeks-moscow-and-beijing-to-buffer-pressures/

Guandong minimum wage raise may affect 20,000 factories

http://business.financialpost.com/2011/11/08/carney-warns-global-cash-about-to-dry-up/

Bank Of Canada Governor warns Global Cash at risk of drying up

Australia : Carbon Tax is On ! (starts July 2012)

. Australia : Carbon Tax is On ! (starts July 2012)
. So, is that going to unleash the Billions of Green Funds into Australia ?

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/a/-/business/11476302/carbon-tax-to-become-law/

USDJPY should be 100; EURCHF at 134 (Business Wise)

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-08/boj-should-seek-10-fold-easing-yen-at-100-ex-board-member-says.html

Latin America's elite target for US residency investor

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/11/07/2490619/for-latin-americas-wealthy-elite.html

Ai WeiWei supporters help pay tax

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2011/11/donations-ai-weiwei-china.html

Chinese Developers discounting heavily by 30%

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonchang/2011/11/06/property-prices-collapse-in-china-is-this-a-crash/