First on CNBC: Applied Materials CEO 

Applied Materials posted lower quarterly profit and revenue but Mike Splinter, its president & CEO, said the end of the chip equipment downturn is near.

Roach: Slow Growth to Spread 

World renowned bear, Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, believes the worst is over but warns there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

First on CNBC: FJ Benjamin CEO 

Singapore-listed fashion group FJ Benjamin posted a 31% rise in third-quarter net profit. Its CEO, Nash Benjamin talks about the challenges in light of the economic slowdown.

First on CNBC: HTC CEO 

HTC recently unveiled its new smartphone the Touch Diamond, seen by some as a rival to Apple's iPhone. Peter Chou, CEO of HTC, highlights the 3G device's features and the company's strategy for the phone.

Attracting Asia's Cognac Drinkers 

Not only is cognac gaining popularity in Asia, it is also drawing younger consumers. Cyril Camus, CEO of Camus Cognac shares the firm's branding and corporate strategy.

First on CNBC: Applied Materials CEO 

Applied Materials posted lower quarterly profit and revenue but Mike Splinter, its president & CEO, said the end of the chip equipment downturn is near.

Roach: Slow Growth to Spread 

World renowned bear, Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, believes the worst is over but warns there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

Wiring SingTel's Networks 

SingTel's group CEO, Chua Sock Koong, is cautiously optimistic on its future growth despite posting a 9.2% rise in net profit.

First on CNBC: Datacraft CEO 

Singapore's Datacraft reported a 25% rise in second-quarter profit due to strong growth in its hardware and services business. Bill Padfield, CEO, Datacraft talks about the factors driving its bottom line.

First on CNBC: HTC CEO 

HTC recently unveiled its new smartphone the Touch Diamond, seen by some as a rival to Apple's iPhone. Peter Chou, CEO of HTC, highlights the 3G device's features and the company's strategy for the phone.

First on CNBC: Applied Materials CEO 

Applied Materials posted lower quarterly profit and revenue but Mike Splinter, its president & CEO, said the end of the chip equipment downturn is near.

Roach: Slow Growth to Spread 

World renowned bear, Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, believes the worst is over but warns there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

Wiring SingTel's Networks 

SingTel's group CEO, Chua Sock Koong, is cautiously optimistic on its future growth despite posting a 9.2% rise in net profit.

First on CNBC: Datacraft CEO 

Singapore's Datacraft reported a 25% rise in second-quarter profit due to strong growth in its hardware and services business. Bill Padfield, CEO, Datacraft talks about the factors driving its bottom line.

First on CNBC: HTC CEO 

HTC recently unveiled its new smartphone the Touch Diamond, seen by some as a rival to Apple's iPhone. Peter Chou, CEO of HTC, highlights the 3G device's features. He also talks about the company's strategy for the phone, with CNBC's Emily Chan & Martin Soong.

Ringing in the Tills 

LG & Prada hope to ring in the tills in Japan with their new mobile handset.

CEO Call: Merrill Lynch 

John Thain, CEO of Merrill Lynch tells CNBC he believes the credit crisis is easing, and says the next 6-12 months will be difficult for the United States.

First on CNBC: TNT CEO 

Express delivery company TNT is banking big on Singapore as a gateway to Southeast Asia. Peter Bakker, CEO, TNT N.V., shares his strategy for the region.

CNBC Exclusive: Noble Group 

Commodities firm Noble Group saw its Q1 net profit soar 281% from a year ago on strong demand for food, energy and raw materials. The company's COO, Ricardo Leiman, talks to CNBC's Amanda Drury about the company's strategies that will help to further grow its business.

NAB H1 Profit Rises 

John Stewart, CEO of National Australia Bank discusses the bank's better-than-expected earnings.

Monex CEO Eyes Trading Turnaround 

Monex Beans Holdings saw its profits take a hit as stock trading at major online brokerages fell almost 10%. But Oki Matsumoto, CEO of Monex Beans believes retail investors will come back strongly once market sentiment turns positive.

China's M&A Push 

As Australia's Midwest backs Sinosteel's $1.27 billion offer, Catherine Raisig, editor at Mergermarket, discusses China's aggressive global M&A push.

Delivering Data to Asia 

Thomson & Reuters have joined forces to create Thomson Reuters, the largest entity in the financial data space. Devin Wenig, its CEO of the markets division, shares the challenges ahead and his expansion plans into Asia.

Extending Orica's Reach 

Growth in the resources & infrastructure sector will help to offset higher costs & the rising Aussie dollar, says Graeme Liebelt, MD of Orica. He highlights the challenges & shares his expansion plans into China.

Bubble Trouble for Singapore Properties? 

Following CapitaLand's 59% slump in quarterly earnings, Nicholas Mak, director of consultancy & research at Knight Frank, discusses whether Singapore's property bubble has burst.

Strutting Aussie Wares 

The Australian Fashion Week is expected to generate $224 million (A$240 milllion) in fashion exports this year. Australian designers are rising in prominence, attracting keen interest from Asian buyers.

CEO Call: CLP's Green Ambitions 

CLP Holding's CEO Andrew Brandler discusses his plans in the renewable energy sector.

Going Green: Time is Running Out 

The United Nations Environment Programme says time is running out for governments to come to an agreement on climate change.

Solving the World's Water Problems 

Collaboration is needed from governments, companies, NGOs & others to solve the global water issues. Neil Hawkins, VP of sustainability at The Dow Chemical Company shares his firm's solutions.

Toast of the Town 

Cross border mergers in the Asian airline industry are unlikely due to regulatory hurdles, says Mark Webb, regional aviation analyst at HSBC.

Sailing the High Seas 

The luxury business is taking off in Asia as the number of high-net-worth individuals grow. CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar reports on the latest must-have items for the rich, like luxury yachts.

IAG CEO: Takeover Bid Too Low 

Insurance Australia Group has rejected QBE Insurance's US$6.8 billion takeover offer. Michael Hawker, CEO tells CNBC the offer was just too low.

First on CNBC: Intel Upbeat About Q2 

Despite reporting a 12% fall in Q1 profit, Intel expects revenue to be strong in Q2. Navin Shenoy, GM of Intel Asia explains the reasons behind his optimism.

CNBC Exclusive: UEM Group 

Dato Ahmad Pardas Senin, MD & CEO of UEM Group remains upbeat about the Iskandar Development Region in Johor despite political uncertainties in Malaysia.

No Urge to Merge 

Cross border mergers in the Asian airline industry are unlikely due to regulatory hurdles, says Mark Webb, regional aviation analyst at HSBC.

Turning Wine Into Money 

CMG's Asian wine fund has seen an annual return of nearly 12%. Benjamin Huneau, MD at CMG explains how he turns wine into money.

What's Driving Food Inflation? 

Examining the factors that are contributing to the current food inflation.

Olam Benefits from Food Price Boom 

Olam International's CEO tells CNBC how the company is positioned to benefit from the food price boom.

CEO Call: Erdene Gold 

Erdene Gold's CEO tells us why the firm is hot on molybdenum -- a base metal essential for steel production.

CEO Call: Dick's Sporting Goods 

Dick's Sporting Goods opens its first regional sourcing office in HK.