Report: China tycoon allegedly manipulated shares Nov 28, 2008
Wong, who has substantial real estate investments, is controlling shareholder of Beijing Centergate, a company involved in redevelopment of the Chinese capital's high-tech Zhongguancun district. Phones rang unanswered Friday evening at the stock watchdog, CSRC.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Russian scholar: Reform, opening-up reflects Chinese wisdom Nov 28, 2008
Although some social welfare, like free access to education, health care and real estate, was cancelled, the living standards of the Chinese have been improved in the past 30 years, Pivovarova noted. "I have been to various countries for academic exchanges, and also made comparisons among their reforms. The success of China's reform is simply outstanding and amazing.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Property market likely to stabilize Nov 28, 2008
"The rate cut, which can help cut the cost of property developers' financing and property buyers' individual mortgage, is definitely good news to the real estate industry," said Qin Xiaomei, research chief at CB Richard Ellis' Beijing branch ... The lending rate for real estate firms also dropped, but the question is whether they can get loans from the banks at all now, said Qin ... Rising risk in the property sector mean most banks are more prudent with loans to real estate firms. (Xinhuanet, China)
Feeling chill of crisis away from home Nov 28, 2008
A real estate agent was quoted as saying that close to half of his South Korean customers had canceled their housing rental contracts recently. Another agent said he lost half of his South Korean customers. (Xinhuanet, China)
China slashes interest rate to spur growth Nov 27, 2008
But conditions are expected to worsen in coming months as export demand weakens and growth in real estate and other domestic industries slows ... They have tried to shield themselves from global turmoil and the slowing real estate industry by cutting back on lending to exporters, developers and small companies. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
How the turtlegot its shell Nov 27, 2008
com: How the turtle got its tank-like shell. How the turtle got its tank-like shell. (Globe and Mail)
Oil falls below $54 a barrel Nov 27, 2008
The Associated Press. November 27, 2008 at 6:53 AM EST. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Chinese shares up 1.05% after large rate cut Nov 27, 2008
China Vanke, the country's largest publicly traded real estate firm, climbed 3 ... The real estate sector was up nearly seven percent during the morning and 26 companies, including Gemdale, Chixia Development and Suning Universal, jumped by the 10 percent daily limit ... Analysts said the real estate industry was set to benefit most from the bigger-than-expected interest rate cut. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese mainland richest man under investigation Nov 27, 2008
Huang is also a real estate investor. Shares in his company, the Hong Kong-listed Gome Electrical Appliances Holdings Ltd., were suspended on Monday ahead of the scheduled release of third-quarter results. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Government mulls real estate aid plan Nov 26, 2008
Government mulls real estate aid plan ... Amending the Real Estate Securitization Act () ... Farglory Group () chairman Chao Teng-hsiung () and five other construction industry representatives yesterday had a closed-door meeting with Premier Liu Chao-shiuan (B) to present their recommendations on driving growth in the real estate market. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* China growth to slow, cuts forecast Nov 26, 2008
Weaker export prospects and a sharp downturn in real estate sales have made private companies reluctant to expand and hire new workers, Kuijs said. This story has been viewed 328 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lingo Media Corporation: Speak2Me Signs Mercedes as Launch Advertiser Nov 26, 2008
Source: Lingo Media Corporation, Speak2Me Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 26, 2008) - Lingo Media Corporation (TSX VENTURE: - ; OTCBB: - ; "Lingo Media" or the "Company") a leader in online and print-based English language learning products is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Speak2Me Inc. ("Speak2Me"), a state-of-the-art online English language learning service has signed Mercedes-Benz (China) as its launch Conversational Advertising(TM) client. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Welwind Energy Announces Management Update on Inner-Mongolia Projects Nov 26, 2008
Source: Welwind Energy International Corporation. SAN DIEGO, Nov. 26, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Welwind Energy International Corp. (OTC BB: - ) (the ``Company'') announces management update from Shannon de Delley, Welwind Director and Mark Sutin, Windcor Power Systems Engineer for their due diligence trip to China. (Primezone Releases)
* Tax integration system must go Nov 26, 2008
However, if there is to be no double taxation on income from investment in businesses, what about income from investment in real estate, which is subject to individual income tax even after land, house, deed and land value increment tax have all been paid. What about ordinary working people, who have to pay income tax on their hard-earned wages and then pay business tax on the price of anything they buy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
World Bank: China growth to slow, cuts forecast Nov 25, 2008
Weaker export prospects and a sharp downturn in real estate sales have made private companies reluctant to expand and hire new workers, Kuijs said. Dollar and Kuijs said Beijing's promise of more spending on social programs and aid to the poor countryside should help to boost growth. (Anchorage Daily News)
Embracing Feng Shui at Home Nov 25, 2008
Real Estate News and Advice ... Real Estate News Network ... Today's Real Estate Outlook. (RealtyTimes)
China state media blast new Guns N' Roses album Nov 25, 2008
November 24, 2008 at 6:19 AM EST. BEIJING A newspaper published by China's ruling Communist Party is blasting the latest Guns N' Roses album as an attack on the nation. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
INSIDE ASIA: Chinese banks to face test during economic crisis Nov 25, 2008
Charlene Chu with Fitch Ratings in Beijing said the real estate and construction sectors stood to benefit from the stimulus package of 4 trillion yuan, or $583 billion, announced this month and aimed at building roads, railroads and affordable housing. "It's not clear to me that we're going to see a really significant impact on Chinese bank balance sheets from property market issues in the near term," she said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
My parents constantly criticize my sister Nov 25, 2008
Ok, so her boyfriend may be unemployed and sometimes she doesn't pay her rent. Globe and Mail Update. (Globe and Mail)
Ernst & Young announced the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards on November 21. Nov 24, 2008
Ernst announced the winners for 2008 on November 21, including those in consumer products, real estate, service, industry, technology and energy. Now let's look at the 12 winners and their profiles. (People's Daily Online, China)
Crisis could benefit Chinese bargain hunters Nov 24, 2008
November 23, 2008 at 9:00 AM EST. BARCELONA Chinese companies are shopping for companies in Europe and around the world, undeterred by the global financial crisis. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Affordable houses for low-income residents Nov 24, 2008
BEIJING, Nov. 24 -- The central and local authorities have taken a raft of measures in an attempt to expand domestic housing demand and boost the sluggish real estate market ... The government has long held that a booming real estate industry should help to solve and improve ordinary people's basic accommodation conditions ... They are by no means the only government plans to rescue the staggering real estate sector faced with the hovering housing prices. (Xinhuanet, China)
Police won't comment on reported probe of China appliance tycoon Nov 24, 2008
He is also a real estate investor. BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Huang Guangyu, China's home appliance tycoon, is under police investigation for stock market manipulation, according to local media. (Xinhuanet, China)
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NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Though much of the mall is empty, West Park Plaza manager and maintenance supervisor Mellissa Coon expressed appreciation for the recent addition of Hickory Farms, which she said will be open through the holidays and moved into the space across from Sears, Oct. 29. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
You Have No More Excuses to Ignore These Stocks Nov 21, 2008
Stock and real estate markets are down. Interest rates are low. (MSNBC -- Business)
Budget chief's deficit forecast forces Ottawa to face reality Nov 21, 2008
9-billion shortfall estimate leaves Flaherty weighing amount of spending necessary to stave off recession. From Friday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Pirates send shipping firms on costly detour Nov 21, 2008
From Friday's Globe and Mail. November 20, 2008 at 10:14 PM EST. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Centenario Copper Completes Partial Copper Hedge Monetization for USD $26 Million of Net Proceeds Nov 20, 2008
Source: Centenario Copper Corporation. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2008) - Centenario Copper Corporation ("Centenario" or the "Company")(TSX: - ) has completed the repurchase of a portion of its outstanding 2010 copper hedge contracts. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Aries Maritime Transport Limited Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Nov 20, 2008
Source: Aries Maritime Transport Limited. ATHENS, Greece, Nov. 20, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aries Maritime Transport Limited (NasdaqGS: - ) today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. (Primezone Releases)
'Traitor' Gong Nov 19, 2008
Lawyer Bradley Silver and his partner, Michael J. Franco, a real estate broker, are weekend. "That night, Beatrice was the hippest lesbian bar in the city."Growing up as society photographer. (New York Post -- Gossip)
China Forestry Inc. Supports Central Government's Forestry Initiatives Nov 19, 2008
Source: China Forestry Inc.. HARBIN, China, Nov. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Forestry Inc. (OTC BB: - ), a timber investment group in the People's Republic of China, announced today that the Company fully supports the Central Government's initiatives for China's forestry industry designed to integrate the country's ecological, economic and social interests through afforestation, land tenure reform, introduction of modern scientific technologies and sustainable forestry management... (Primezone Releases)
The man to see in Shanghai Nov 18, 2008
He owns a number of companies under the Shui On label, including real estate development, construction and building materials firms. For a while, he even owned a piece of the Bank of America building in San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Stimulus spending outlined in China Nov 17, 2008
The southern island province of Hainan will invest 207 billion yuan over the next three years, focusing on agriculture, real estate, technology and infrastructure, Xinhua said Saturday, citing the local economic planning agency. Beijing will spend 90 billion yuan to complete the construction of three subway lines in the next two years, according to a Beijing Daily report posted on the local government's Web site Saturday. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
A start for a new economic order Nov 17, 2008
The G-20 summit reflect each nation's stake in quick, joint reforms. By The Monitor's Editorial Board. (Christian Science Monitor)
Chinese banks warned of bad loans, shrinking profits Nov 17, 2008
Jiang also warned that bad loans, especially in the real estate sector, are the second risk that China's banks are confronted with. "Bad loans are already showing an upward trend, especially in the property market where the mortgage default risk is growing at an accelerating pace," Jiang said, without elaborating. (Xinhuanet, China)
An alternate financial rescue plan Nov 16, 2008
The report, citing data from First American CoreLogic, a real estate research firm, says $250 billion in loans will reset in 2009 and $700 billion in 2010 and after. If left on their own financially, many of these borrowers will be forced into foreclosure. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
China subway tunnel collapses Nov 16, 2008
November 15, 2008 at 9:53 AM EST. The tunnel which is under construction, collapsed on Saturday afternoon, killed at least one person and leaving 16 others missing, according to Xinhua News Agency. (Globe and Mail)
Suspect in Santa Clara office deaths described as family man Nov 16, 2008
Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. Map the Valley. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Chinese Banks Face Increasing Bad Loans, Narrowing Margins, Regulator Says Nov 15, 2008
Lending will focus on railways, roads and airport construction as well as the real estate industry. To contain the impact from global financial turmoil, the CBRC will enhance risk assessment of foreign banks operating in China, Jiang said, without being specific. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Bosses who lost billions Nov 15, 2008
The figures do not show total wealth, of course, because they do not reflect holdings of other securities or of real estate, although it is likely that those holdings have also lost value. Nor do the figures reflect any money the bosses might owe. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Balancing conscience and profit with Norway's wealth Nov 15, 2008
The largest asset class outside the portfolio currently is real estate. So for us the focus has been to set out a strategy for real estate investments. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
China positioned to unleash global deflation Nov 15, 2008
Mr. Saji noted that 65 per cent of China's bank lending is secured by real estate, and that long-term leaseholds represent up to 20 per cent of revenues for many regional governments - leaving both at risk in the slumping real estate market. On top of that, he said, many Chinese have borrowed money from banks "under the pretense of buying a home" but spent the money on cars and stocks instead. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Weakness in China's economy worsening Nov 14, 2008
But data released Friday showed domestic investment -- a key force driving China's rapid expansion -- is also cooling as companies cut back or put off spending on real estate, factories and other assets. Investment in assets grew by 27. (CNN -- International)
Vinings home has Adirondacks charm Nov 14, 2008
Directory of Atlanta real estate professionals ... Atlanta real estate quick links. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ivernia Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Nov 14, 2008
Source: Ivernia Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 14, 2008). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Talent Alliance Inc. Launches Its Revolutionary New U.S. Talent Exchange and Chinese Talent Exchange Services Nov 14, 2008
Source: Talent Alliance, Inc.. AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talent Alliance, Inc. (Other OTC: - ), a global provider of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management Solutions announced today it has launched both its U.S. TalentExchange(r) () and Chinese TalentExchange(r) (). (Primezone Releases)
China Carbon Reports Strong Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 14, 2008
Source: China Carbon Graphite Group, Inc.. NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Carbon Graphite Group, Inc. (OTC BB: - ), the largest wholesale supplier of fine grain and high purity graphite in China and one of the nation's top overall producers of carbon and graphite products, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. (Primezone Releases)
China's urban fixed assets investment up 27.2% Nov 14, 2008
Investment in real estate reached 2. 39 trillion yuan, up 24. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Sinyi Realty plans to expand offices by 10% next year Nov 14, 2008
Sinyi Realty Co (Hq), Taiwans only listed real estate broker, plans to increase its office numbers by 10 percent next year as it seeks to expand after the global financial crisis forces competitors into bankruptcy ... Real estate transactions fell for a fourth straight month in September to 26,457 from 42,039 in May, the latest monthly data from the Ministry of Interior shows ... Concerns about pay cuts and layoffs amid the global financial crisis will further discourage potential... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nestor, Zimonjic finish 3-0 Nov 14, 2008
November 14, 2008 at 9:55 AM EST. SHANGHAI, China Canadian Daniel Nestor and Serbian partner Nenad Zimonjic won their final round-robin match at the Masters Cup on Friday to take a 3-0 record into the semifinals of the year-end event. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
U.S. trade deficit narrows to $56.5-billion Nov 13, 2008
com: U.S. trade deficit narrows to $56. U.S. trade deficit narrows to $56. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Bad news piles up for Indian economy Nov 13, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Avner Mandelman on gold and the China price Nov 12, 2008
com: Avner Mandelman takes your questions on gold and the China price. Discussion, Wednesday. (Globe and Mail)
Former Taiwan president taken to court, hospital Nov 12, 2008
November 11, 2008 at 10:46 AM EST. TAIPEI Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was taken to a Taipei hospital Tuesday, a lawmaker said, prompting the suspension of a court proceeding to determine whether he should be formally detained on corruption charges. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Chinese menus, medicine threatening widlife Nov 12, 2008
EMMA GRAHAM-HARRISON. November 11, 2008 at 11:08 AM EST. (Globe and Mail -- International)
China aims to end pessimism with $586 billion stimulus Nov 12, 2008
Building: Infrastructure and construction projects such as this property being built in Shanghai on Oct. 30 will be a primary effort of stimulus funds. China aims to end pessimism with $586 billion economic stimulus package. (Christian Science Monitor)
Titanium Group Reports Profitable Third Quarter Nov 12, 2008
Source: Titanium Group, Ltd.. Nov. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titanium Group, Ltd (OTC BB: - ), a leading biometric and security solutions provider, announced today the financial results for the three months ending September 30, 2008. (Primezone Releases)
Weak PC Sales Seen Hurting Intel. Bargain Hunters Bypass TJX Sales... Nov 12, 2008
Investor's Business Daily: Investor's Business Daily stock analysis and business news. TO THE POINTBUSINESSBRIEFS. (Investors Business Daily)
To The Point Nov 12, 2008
Investor's Business Daily: Investor's Business Daily stock analysis and business news. Weak PC sales seen hurting Intel. (Investors Business Daily)
Gold Horse International, Inc. Announces Strong Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Nov 11, 2008
HOHHOT, China, Nov. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Gold Horse International, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: GHII) ("Gold Horse" or "the Company"), a multifaceted business group that controls and operates a construction company, real estate development business and a hotel in Inner Mongolia, China, today provided its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2008 ... 8 million, relatively unchanged from the same quarter prior year, and revenue from the real estate segment was $0 ... 9... (PR Newswire)
Indian stock index down 5.3 percent Nov 11, 2008
Real estate, oil and gas, and capital goods stocks led declines. Infrastructure conglomerate Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. lost 9. (International Herald Tribune)
Strong earthquake hits China Nov 11, 2008
November 9, 2008 at 8:56 PM EST. SINGAPORE A strong earthquake measuring 6. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Ivanhoe Energy posts $10.1-million (U.S.) profit Nov 11, 2008
com: Ivanhoe Energy posts $10. 1-million (U.S.) profit. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Reed's Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Nov 11, 2008
Company Expects Full Year 2008 Sales to Increase Approximately 20% Company Expects 2008 Gross Profit to Increase 100% Year-over-Year. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reed's, Inc. (NasdaqCM: - ), today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. (Primezone Releases)
Bluestar Silicones To Feature Its Easy-To-Mold Life-Like Silicones at IAPPA 2008 Nov 11, 2008
Source: Bluestar Silicones. EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestar Silicones will feature its range of easy-to-use, life-like silicone RTV technology at the upcoming International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) show, November 18 - 21 in Orlando, Fla. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
