Asia's power play is sapped

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California's power problems, with its blackouts and brownouts, have served to slow down many Asian countries' efforts to deregulate. Mohd Annas Mohd Nor, the chairman of Malaysia's energy regulatory commission, notes that Malaysia has opted not to power pool in part because of California's experience. In Asia, over half a dozen countries are now undergoing power-sector deregulation. The region is also the world's fastest-growing in terms of energy consumption.

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Organizational history, Electric services, Energy policy, Deregulation

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Low-cost producers thrive in deflationary environment

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Both wholesale and consumer prices are falling throughout Asia, causing great concern for central bankers. However, some companies may thrive in deflationary conditions, according to Morgan Stanley strategist Ajay Kapur. Producers with low costs, efficient capacity levels and low debt levels can thrive despite deflation.

Prices, Statistical Data Included, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Deflation (Finance), Deflation (Economics), Kapur, Ajay

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Ferragamo facelift for Asia; downturn doesn't deter expansion plans

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Salvatore Ferragamo Italia SpA plans new stores in Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore, along with remodeling of existing stores. Merchandising manager James Ferragamo says that Ferragamo stores continue to do well in Japan (where the company has more stores than it does in Europe) because the Japanese spend a lower percentage of their income on rent, and in Asia generally because of greater brand recognition. China will be the fastest growing market for Ferragamo.

Italy, China, Japan, Foreign operations, Facilities & equipment, LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS, Leather & Products, Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing, Leather industry, Leather goods, Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A.

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