CNBC Asia-Pacific Highlights

It's Official, Chinese Tourists Now the Biggest Spenders 2:33 AM ET Fri, 5 April 2013 Chinese tourists have overtaken Germans as the world's biggest-spending travelers after a decade of robust growth in the number of Chinese holidaying abroad, reports the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).	Singapore’s Dilemma: A Two-Speed Economy 3:22 AM ET Mon, 8 April 2013 The curious characteristic of the Singaporean economy is that while some sectors are clearly going through a soft patch others like property are booming. How can this island state reconcile this dilemma?	China's Solar Sector, No Longer a Bright Light 1:19 AM ET Fri, 5 April 2013 China's solar energy sector is no longer a bright spot as overcapacity hits firms. Eunice Yoon reports.
Dinner With Spain's elBulli Chef Goes for $23,000 in Hong Kong 3:29 AM ET Thu, 4 April 2013 One Asian bidder dropped big bucks to dine with famed chef Ferran Adria of the elBulli restaurant.	Check-In Delayed for Delhi Airport Hotels Over Security 3:28 AM ET Thu, 4 April 2013 The 287-room Lemon Tree Premier hotel at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport features a dramatic view of planes landing and taking off, but it has no guests to see them.	New Bird Flu Cases Rise in China, Three Deaths 3:27 AM ET Thu, 4 April 2013 China has found two more cases of a new strain of bird flu and one of the victims has died, bringing to nine the number of confirmed human infections from the previously unknown flu type.
China's Bling Shoppers Choose Asia Over Europe 3:29 AM ET Thu, 4 April 2013 Rich Chinese tourists are now looking to spend their mega bucks closer home, choosing Hong Kong and Singapore over London and New York to get their luxury fix, according to an HSBC report.	Innovation of the Day: Pay as You Weigh 2:43 AM ET Wed, 3 April 2013 To combat aircraft balance issues, one airline is penalizing obesity. The more you weigh, the more you pay. The GlobalPost reports.	Private Newspapers Return to Myanmar 2:10 AM ET Tue, 2 April 2013 Privately owned daily newspapers have returned to Myanmar's news stands after an absence of almost 50 years. The GlobalPost reports.
Investors Shrug Off Singapore Property Curbs 2:53 AM ET Wed, 3 April 2013 Despite multiple rounds of curbs by the Singapore government to cool the red-hot real estate sector, investors remain unfazed with some buyers purchasing multiple homes, believing that prices will still head higher.	‘Airpocalypse’ Drives Expatriates Out of Beijing 2:52 AM ET Wed, 3 April 2013 Air pollution is driving expatriates out of Beijing and making it harder for companies to recruit international talent. The FT reports.	Facebook Phone Announcement: What to Expect 5:46 AM ET Thu, 4 April 2013 Facebook is expected to unveil new operating system for the android phone, and the consensus of analysts appears to be positive.
How US Boom Could Rattle Global Order 12:06 AM ET Wed, 3 April 2013 A dramatic shift in how energy is being produced and consumed around the world could lead to far-reaching changes in the geopolitical order.	Beethoven in Beijing 3:45 AM ET Mon, 1 April 2013 Beethoven is celebrated as the best-loved Western composer in China, where his music occupies a special place. Caixin reports.	Tokyo Bar Offers Cocktail of Booze and Buddhism 2:09 AM ET Mon, 1 April 2013 At the "Vowz Bar" in Tokyo, Buddhist chants replace karaoke songs and sermons are served alongside drinks.
China's Urbanization Leaves Migrant Workers in the Cold 3:45 AM ET Mon, 1 April 2013 Cheap neighborhoods in China are being cleared as part of a "urbanization" campaign. But in an ironic twist, the clearance of these "villages within cities" removes cheap housing for the very people targeted to fuel that migration.	First Quarter Scorecard: How Asia Markets Fared 2:10 AM ET Tue, 2 April 2013 Stock indexes in the U.S. have repeatedly hit fresh highs in the first quarter of 2013 providing stiff competition to Asian equity markets, which have had a disappointing year so far, in comparison.	Scientists Create Harry Potter-like Invisibility Cloak 4:13 AM ET Thu, 28 March 2013 Scientists have created a miniature version of Harry Potter's invisibility cloak, although so far it only works in microwave light.
US Leads the Green Race, but China Nipping on Heels 2:29 AM ET Fri, 29 March 2013 The world's two biggest economies are very close in the Green Race. While many assume that the U.S. will retain its lead in innovation, China is closing in very fast and could even take the lead.	Hyundai Aims for Luxury League With Hermes Touch 12:50 AM ET Fri, 29 March 2013 South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor hopes a touch of Hermes will make its priciest sedan as desirable as the French retailer's exclusive handbags and catapult its cachet into the same league as luxury rivals.	Southeast Asia Ready to Build, Will Investors Come? 1:03 AM ET Fri, 29 March 2013 Indonesia is seeking investors for $9 billion worth of water, road, air and seaport projects in what will be a litmus test of Southeast Asian countries' ability to seize on ripe financial conditions to upgrade decrepit infrastructure.
Did China Just Declare War on Apple? 12:54 AM ET Fri, 29 March 2013 The Chinese are no exception when it comes to Apple users' loyalty, and they're coming to the iPhone maker's defense following a widespread state media campaign accusing Apple of greed and arrogance. The Global Post reports.	Singapore: Rock 'n' Roll's Newest Home 3:58 AM ET Thu, 28 March 2013 Singapore may be known for its rules and regulations, but the city-state is looking to transform itself into a rock and roll hub. CNBC's Deirdre-Wang Morris investigates.	Vera Wang Scraps 'Try-On Fee' at China Stores 7:14 AM ET Thu, 28 March 2013 In response to global outcry, the queen of bridal couture, Vera Wang, is abolishing the near $500 fee for Chinese brides-to-be to try on garments at her Shanghai bridal boutique.
China's "Black Clinics" Flourish as Government Debates Health Reform 4:23 AM ET Wed, 27 March 2013 Millions of migrant workers, on whose labour China's economic boom depends, are forced into a seedy and unregulated world of back ally "black clinics" if they fall ill.	Why the Next Goldman Sachs Will Be Made in China 4:48 AM ET Thu, 28 March 2013 The chairman of CITIC Securities is busy remodeling China's biggest brokerage after Goldman by expanding into asset management, trading complex derivatives instruments and nurturing overseas deals.	North Korea's Public Relations Man is a Spaniard With a Tough Job 4:05 AM ET Tue, 26 March 2013 Meet Alejandro Cao de Benós, the only non-Korean employee of North Korea’s foreign ministry. The Spaniard is taking the PR message of North Korea's greatness across Europe. The Christian Science Monitor reports.
A Change of Fortune for Foxconn? 4:05 AM ET Tue, 26 March 2013 As Apple's sales outlook slows down, what happens to the tech giant's suppliers? CNBC's Eunice Yoon has more.	Asia's Top Investor in Africa? Not China 4:28 AM ET Wed, 27 March 2013 A smaller Asian country is ahead of China in terms of the size of its direct foreign investment into Africa and the gap is widening, according to United Nations data published Monday.	Developing Nations to Meet at BRIC Beach Party in South Africa 3:05 AM ET Mon, 25 March 2013 DJs, volleyball, a sand-sculpting contest and concerts - not your usual welcome for the annual BRICS summit. The GlobalPost reports.
The End of Indian IT Staffing as We Know It 5:54 AM ET Wed, 27 March 2013 India's IT outsourcers are promoting "mini CEOs" capable of running businesses on their own, while trimming down on the entry-level computer coders they normally hire.

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