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ASIA
Carlsberg's first-quarter operating profit and revenue have beat forecasts as strong beer sales in Asia cushioned sluggish European markets.
Oil was up in Asian trade as investors awaited the results of a European Central Bank meeting and the release of trade data from China.
Slowing economic growth across much of Asia has failed to crimp expansion plans by the region's insurers, even as the rest of the financial sector slashes jobs.
Asian central banks have started slashing interest rates as the region's export-driven economies shudder at the prospect of a eurozone on the brink of catastrophe.
Factory activity in Asia's export powerhouses slowed to near three-year lows as European demand fell, reinforcing fears the eurozone debt is sapping global growth.
Asian stocks rallied, part of a global uptick after the US Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates near zero for at least two years.
Foreign direct investment into India jumped more 300% in June to $5.65bn, the second-highest monthly inflow in the last 11 years, official data shows.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told India "it’s time to lead", urging New Delhi to take a stronger role across Asia where China is flexing its muscles.
Most Asian bourses have slipped and gold and silver extended their recent declines amid concerns over the global economy.
The JSE has opened largely unchanged as markets are awaiting important economic data due out later this week.
Asian stocks have reversed losses after Hong Kong media reported upbeat Chinese economic data a day ahead of the official release.
Asian shares have retreated after a massive earthquake hit Japan, including the capital Tokyo, darkening an already bleak mood.
Power in the global economy is shifting from the advanced world to Asia, say analysts at Davos as political and business elites begin their annual meeting.
Japanese megabank Mizuho Financial, facing a sluggish home market, plans to ramp up operations in fast-growing Asia next year, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Shanghai plans to be Asia's top stock market by 2013 and launch 24-hour trading by the end of the decade, says state media.
