Mari Pangestu, trade minister of Indonesia says the U.S. has given quite a strong message it is ready to negotiate, and she sees 2010 as a realistic time frame to conclude the stalled Doha trade talks. She talks to CNBC's Martin Soong and Sri Jegarajah.

The Chinese economy is looking healthy in the short-term, says Fraser Howie, managing director at CLSA. But as he tells CNBC's Martin Soong, he remains concerned about bad loans and the sustainability of the recovery.

Discussing the many facets of U.S.-Sino relations, Fraser Howie, managing director at CLSA Singapore says China's yuan currency will not be fully-convertible for many years to come and Beijing sees that as an asset, not a weakness, to the economy. He talks to Frank Lavin, a former U.S. White House political director, and CNBC's Martin Soong.

It is in everybody's interest for China's currency be fairly traded and adjusted to market value, says Frank Lavin, a former U.S. White House political director under the Reagan administration, speaking to CNBC's Martin Soong.

Giovanni Beliossi, managing partner and chief executive officer at FGS Capital sees buying opportunities and good returns in Europe. He shares his investment strategy with guest host Frank Lavin and CNBC's Martin Soong.

Discussing how YTL Corporation cashing in on the push to go green, with Ralph Dixon, director of environmental investments at YTL Corporation, speaking with Frank Lavin, former White House political director & CNBC's Martin Soong.