CNBC Asia-Pacific Highlights

Is China Taking Lessons From the Spin Doctors? 3:53 AM ET Fri, 22 March 2013 From what the world has seen so far of China's new leaders, Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang have learnt a thing or two from Western spin-doctors. During his first annual press conference as premier last Sunday, Mr Li's words and demeanor were carefully crafted to present him as a peasant boy done good. The Financial Times reports.	China Still the World's Best Real Estate Market: Pro 4:07 AM ET Tue, 26 March 2013 Don't let fears of a housing bubble stop you from investing in Chinese real estate, one expert tells CNBC, adding that China remains one of the world's most attractive property markets.	Is There Room for the New BlackBerry Z10? 1:39 AM ET Mon, 25 March 2013 The BlackBerry Z10 hits store shelves Friday and there's a lot at stake for the company. But with the Android and iPhone -- is there even room for the new BlackBerry?
Beckham Arrives in China as Football Ambassador 4:04 AM ET Thu, 21 March 2013 David Beckham arrived in China on Tuesday as an ambassador to help develop young players as the country tries to clean up its football image after a spate of corruption scandals.	YouTube Reaches 1 Billion Users Milestone 3:56 AM ET Fri, 22 March 2013 Google's YouTube said the number of unique users visiting the video-sharing website every month has reached 1 billion.	Jack Lew's Lunch Tab Wins Praise in China 4:02 AM ET Thu, 21 March 2013 U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew's $4 dumpling lunch in Beijing has won him praise among twitterati.
Time to Overweight India? Here's Why 4:05 AM ET Fri, 22 March 2013 The Indian stock market has been one of the biggest laggards this year, but some strategists are betting on a change in fortunes for the country's stocks.	Fortescue CEO Refutes $70 Call on Iron Ore 3:59 AM ET Thu, 21 March 2013 Extreme bearish forecasts for iron ore prices to drop to as low as $70 a metric ton are an overreaction to the oversupply situation in the sector, said the CEO of the world's fourth largest iron ore producer.	China's Elite Are Creating an Abundance of Female Heirs 3:38 AM ET Wed, 20 March 2013 If you follow Chinese politics at all, you'll have heard of a word that's become synonymous with corruption and privilege — "princeling," the offspring of Chinese party officials. However, there are signs that these princelings could soon be replaced — by a new, female generation of "princesslings." The GlobalPost reports.
Warning! China Stocks May See Double-Digit Drop 7:41 PM ET Thu, 21 March 2013 Chinese stocks are headed for a correction of up to 15 percent in the next two months, one technical analyst says.	North Koreans Evade Sanctions in Lavish Purchases 3:51 AM ET Wed, 20 March 2013 North Koreans appear to be having little trouble taking home the latest cameras, flat-screen TVs and other items from China despite U.N. sanctions.	Samsung Working on Wristwatch to Rival Apple 4:17 AM ET Wed, 20 March 2013 A watch phone? Sounds like something TV private eye Maxwell Smart would have. But as smartphone sales slow, both Samsung and Apple are said to be working on them.
Singapore’s Lessons for an Unequal America 3:44 AM ET Tue, 19 March 2013 Economist Joseph Stiglitz says global economies can learn from Singapore's model of social equity. The New York Times reports.	$175,000 Mattress Sold as 'Investment' in Good Sleep 3:38 AM ET Tue, 19 March 2013 Guaranteed for 25 years, a British bedmaker's Mongolian cashmere mattress "pays off every morning of your life," said a company representative.	What Mao’s Grandson Reveals About Modern China 4:12 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2013 Bumbling and gaffe-prone, Major General Mao Xinyu has become the laughingstock for a country with increasingly mixed attitudes towards its most celebrated leader. The Global Post reports.
Drinks Companies Cheer Ladies' Nights in India 3:51 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2013 Women who drink, long portrayed as less than respectable by Bollywood movies and still wary of entering most watering holes, are becoming big business in socially conservative India.	Chinese Investors Lose Interest in Aussie Mining: Study 4:00 AM ET Wed, 20 March 2013 More Chinese companies are investing in Australia's manufacturing and retail industries than its once sought-after mining sector, a new study by HSBC shows.	China Becomes World's Fifth Largest Arms Exporter 3:38 AM ET Tue, 19 March 2013 China has bypassed Britain as the world's fifth largest arms exporter, a Swedish think-tank said Monday.
Who's the Best Boss? A New Winner Is Crowned 4:06 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2013 Glassdoor's annual list of the 50 highest rated CEOs is out and there's a boss on top.	Inside China 11:20 PM ET Wed, 28 June 2017 Every month, Inside China provides viewers with a front row seat to the historic changes shaping the world’s emerging superpower. Eunice Yoon covers the trends that are defining the new China and influencing the world.	Asian Stocks to Jump Up to 20% on Earnings: HSBC 3:32 AM ET Tue, 19 March 2013 Asian equities could deliver gains of 20 percent by the end of the year, according to HSBC.
Affordable Art For Everyone? 2:56 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2013 Hong Kong plays host to a different type of art fair this weekend - one aimed at regular folks.	Coffee or Tea - Which Does Asia Prefer? 2:36 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2013 CNBC finds out the answer at Southeast Asia's first event dedicated to the art of your morning brew.	China Bowing to Public Outcry Over Pollution: Advocate 3:12 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2013 Rapid development at the expense of China's natural environment has become a major cause for discontent in the world's second largest economy, but now the government is finally bowing to public outcry, says a leading environmentalist.
Will Xi Be Able to Deliver on People’s High Hopes? 11:29 PM ET Tue, 19 March 2013 Despite Xi Jinping's signal to reform, many experts are skeptical if the son of a revolutionary hero will be able to push for radical change.	China's First Lady Gets In on Charm Offensive 3:05 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2013 US presidents have long deployed their wives to broaden their appeal. Now Xi Jinping, China's incoming head of state, is getting in on the act. The Financial Times reports.	The Rise of the Apps 12:00 AM ET Thu, 14 March 2013 Revenue of global smartphone applications in 2012 totaled $15 billion, the size of Jamaica's GDP.
Expect the New Samsung Galaxy to Look Familiar 1:40 AM ET Thu, 14 March 2013 Don't expect a striking new look for Samsung's latest Galaxy smartphone. Here's what to look for on the inside.	Mars Had the Right Stuff for Life, Scientists Find 3:54 AM ET Wed, 13 March 2013 Space agency NASA says the red planet once had the basic building blocks to support primitive life.	China's Rising Environmental Challenge 3:35 AM ET Wed, 13 March 2013 Fears in China are rife that pollution is out of control after 6,000 dead pigs were cleared from a Shanghai river.
In Asia, Tide Slowly Turning Against Shark Fin Soup 2:07 AM ET Tue, 12 March 2013 Will lovers of the deluxe Chinese dish eat shark species into extinction? Anti-finning advocates are attacking shark fin's reputation as a status-boosting delicacy. The GlobalPost reports.

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