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China To Prioritise Reform Over Growth

Speaking at a financial forum in Shanghai, head of the People's Bank of China Zhou Xiaochuan said investors can no longer depend on cheap cash to fund riskier operations, cautioning that the central bank will conduct pre-emptive adjustments to liquidity in the banking system to keep financial markets stable.

Gold Price Dips Anew to a 3-Year Low of $1,180 an Ounce

The yellow metal continued its downward trend after the spot price of bullion hit a three-year low over the weekend to $1,180 an ounce. Since January 2013, gold price has retreated 29.5 per cent while the FTSE Gold Mines index of gold equities has declined 52 per cent.

Ultrabooks Reach another Milestone with Asus Taichi

A few years can make a different especially in computers. Intel’s latest line of Haswell processors changed the way laptops and similar devices work. These processors made it possible to work with lighter and thinner computing devices – they can also last for more than half the day. Heralding a new era of technology, ultrabooks are now the standard for computers. Tech giants like Samsung and Asus are boosting their line to satisfy this increasing demand.
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Intel Now Works with Brains, Company Focuses on Brain Research for Safe Roads

Intel is not just working on new chips to surprise both the computer and mobile phone industry – it is also investing on research for road safety. Recently, researchers from Intel are now focusing their attention on how drivers think. The company aims to gain more understanding on how drivers behave on the road and what can make roads safer.

Acer is Changing the Standards for Touch-Type Duality, Heralding a New Era

Acer India has unleashed a series of Windows 8 devices all boasting of touch-enabled features. These devices have a slim design and offer dual functionalities for excellent computing experience. The launch of these tablet and touch plus notebook computers herald a new era of computing devices and experience.

Asia Leading Spike in Global Arms Trade

Massive defence spending in the Asia-Pacific region is driving an "explosion" in the global arms trade, and Asian military budgets are likely to eclipse the United States' by 2021, a study by respected analysts IHS Jane's showed on Tuesday.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/28/13

Investors and traders aren't overly motivated to buy or offload equities on the final trading session of this financial year. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up just 0.1 per cent. On a positive note, we've just had the best two run of 2013, with the XAO up 3.2 per cent on Wednesday and Thursday combined.

Acer Boosts Product Lineup, Reveals Aspire P3, R7 and Iconia W3

Acer is stepping up their game releasing as many new laptop and tablet offerings as with top competitors like Samsung and Asus. Dating back to the Computex 2013, the company has been working double time introducing several products to the market in just a short span of time – Acer Aspire P3, R7 and Iconia W3.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 6/27/13

After a tough start to June, investors are a little more upbeat heading into the end of the financial year. Today marked the second consecutive session of 1.6 per cent gains, with the Australian dollar also rising over the past 24 hours. Investors and traders weren't interested in Australian politics today and took their lead from offshore.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/27/13

Australian stocks are enjoying a second session of gains, but it's not the events which transpired in Canberra overnight driving sentiment higher, rather the calm that has been brought to markets by the China Central Bank and a strong rally on Wall Street overnight.

After Floods, India Fears Pandemic Due to Decaying Corpses, Health At Risk

People are starting to fear for their health in India as corpses begin to decay and contaminate water sources following the devastating floods which is now two weeks old. Some of the victims have reported suffering from diarrhea. Officials fear an outbreak of pandemic diseases such as cholera and dysentery could erupt anytime.

BRW Survey: Optiver is the Best Place to Work in Australia

BRW Magazine named on Wednesday financial services company Optiver as the best place to work in Australia. The list of the top 50 companies considered the best places to be employed was after a survey of 179 workplaces across the nation and feedback from more than 25,000 employees.

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