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• Confusion: the Next Driver of Markets? Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 11:56 PM ET

  

  In a week dominated by talk about when the U.S. Federal Reserve will start unwinding its massive monetary stimulus program, a raft of weak U.S. economic data have introduced an element of confusion into the markets.

• Gillard's Government Lost Track of Finances: Shadow Fin Min  Monday, 13 May 2013 | 9:45 PM ET

  

  Andrew Robb, Shadow Finance Minister of Australia discusses the public's lack of trust in the government to deliver an accurate budget.

• Hong Kong Budget Filibuster Threatens Public Services  Monday, 13 May 2013 | 9:35 PM ET

  

  Albert Chan, Hong Kong Legislator discusses the latest developments on Hong Kong's budget bill.

• Watch Out! China Inflation Could Hit 3.5%  Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 9:35 PM ET

  

  Stephen Schwartz, Asia Chief Economist at BBVA says inflation could rise up to 3.5 to 3.8 percent by year-end and describes the potential fiscal and monetary measures Beijing might take.

• BOK Cut Will Give Markets a Shot in the Arm  Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 9:20 PM ET

  

  Martin Schulz, MD, International Equities at PNC Capital Advisors pinpoints the competitive devaluation scenario playing out in Asia as the major reason behind the Bank of Korea's interest rate cut.

• Nikkei at 18,000 by Year-End: Pro  Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 9:05 PM ET

  

  Ed Rogers, CEO & CIO of Rogers Investment Advisors explains the four major factors that will propel the Nikkei to the 18,000-19,000 level.

• France Says It Is Not Anti-Business Monday, 6 May 2013 | 12:46 AM ET

  

  Saying no to Yahoo's bid to take a majority stake in French online video website Dailymotion does not mean the French government is anti-business, the country's foreign minister told CNBC.

• Malaysia Stocks Hit Record High After Elections Sunday, 5 May 2013 | 10:04 PM ET

  

  Malaysia's financial markets witnessed a historic day Monday as the benchmark stock index soared to an all-time high after the country's ruling coalition returned to power.

• France Is Pro-Business: Foreign Minister  Sunday, 5 May 2013 | 9:40 PM ET

  

  Laurent Fabius, Foreign Minister of France tells CNBC's Bernie Lo and Kelly Evans that France is committed to drawing in more investment.

• Still More Reforms Needed in Malaysia: Bersih   Thursday, 2 May 2013 | 9:45 PM ET

  

  Ambiga Sreenevasan, Co-Chairperson of Bersih says that Malaysia still lacks political reforms and there are some fundamental problems that have not been corrected.

• America's Growing Trade With Mexico   Thursday, 2 May 2013 | 9:35 PM ET

  

  Christian Whiton, Principal at DC International Advisory says that NAFTA has been a resounding success and that over the next few years corporation between the U.S. and Mexico will also revolve around energy, financials and telecommunication services.

• Find out how the Surgery Center of Oklahoma Keeps Healthcare Cost low   Wednesday, 1 May 2013 | 9:35 PM ET

  

  Keith Smith, Co-founder, Managing Partner at the Surgery Center of Oklahoma says that all funds are channeled to patient care, helping his team deliver quality healthcare and low costs.

• Golden Week Loses Its Shine for Hong Kong Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013 | 3:34 AM ET

  

  Three times a year, during Lunar New Year, this time of year, and the National Day holidays in October, a wide swath of the country essentially shuts down as people venture around the nation and beyond.

• Conflicting Japan Data: What Are They Telling Us? Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013 | 2:26 AM ET

  

  A slew of economic data out of Japan on Tuesday gives conflicting signals on whether Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's radical revival plan is working or not.

• Plenty of Opportunity in China: Infiniti   Monday, 29 Apr 2013 | 9:45 PM ET

  

  Johan De Nysschen, President at Infiniti Motor Company says the firm is looking to establish China as a second volume hub.

• HK Dock Workers' Standoff Drags On   Monday, 29 Apr 2013 | 9:35 PM ET

  

  Johnson Leung, Head of Regional Transport, Jefferies and Paul Tsui, Chairman at Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics look at the competitiveness of Hong Kong's port as the dock worker standoff drags on.

• The FED's QE Promise   Monday, 29 Apr 2013 | 9:05 PM ET

  

  David Dietze, President & Chief Investment Strategist at Point View Wealth Management says that the FED should stay the course of their bond buying.

• China's Gift Crackdown Not Hitting Luxury Cars: Porsche Monday, 29 Apr 2013 | 2:15 AM ET

  

  German luxury carmaker Porsche saw record sales in China last year and the recent clampdown on gift-giving and luxury goods in the country won't have a major impact going forward.

• World's First Online Funny Fest Allows Global Participation  Sunday, 28 Apr 2013 | 9:50 PM ET

  

  As the first online comedy festival kicks off, one stand-up comedian explains its mass appeal.

• China's Luxury Car Market Set for Growth  Sunday, 28 Apr 2013 | 9:30 PM ET

  

  Hans Helmuth Hennig, Group Managing Director of Jebsen says that despite an initial slowdown, China's luxury car market will continue to grow.