Asia AM: Brazil’s Azevêdo wins battle to lead WTO, Alibaba’s ...

If this email is not displayed correctly, please click on the following link or open your browser and paste the link into the address field: http://view.ed4.net/v/73UJGG/ULXLKF/WIETS4/A7P8KJ/   Asia AM Wednesday May 08 2013 Financial Times - Asia homepage   Brazil's Azevêdo wins battle to lead WTO Azevêdo, whose victory is due to be confirmed officially by the global trade body on Wednesday, will take the helm at a time of huge challenges http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/EKBKON/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Alibaba's quarterly revenues surge 80% With an IPO looming, the evidence of Alibaba's continued expansion could trigger further tension between the Chinese and US internet companies http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/T1W1YY/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Russia and US agree to Syria conference The Obama administration will regard the announcement of the conference as a breakthrough, but could struggle to convince both sides to attend http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/9MUMHF/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Tips from Wall St hedge fund gurus fail to reward faithful Investors who bought on basis of advice from Ira Sohn Investment conference in New York last year would have had very mixed results http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/52F2U1/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Khan hurt at rally ahead of Pakistan poll Imran Khan hurt in a fall at an election rally, four days before a historic vote that will mark Pakistan's first democratic transfer of power http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/FDGD01/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Central bank optimism lifts stocks FTSE All-World index at best level since June 2008 as concerns about global growth are counteracted by ongoing central bank largesse http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/1O9OFE/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Indian economy: An unfinished project Faced with a slowdown a year before an election, New Delhi has introduced reforms to revitalise business. But many disillusioned investors are not convinced http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/RP5PKW/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Proxy firm calls on Dimon to split roles Executives and investors are scheduled for calls in the run-up to a crucial meeting when shareholders decide on whether to create independent chairman http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/K9C9ZH/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Bank of China closes N Korean bank account Lender falls into line with US-led sanctions push to restrict funding for North Korea's nuclear programme amid rise in tensions on peninsula http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/6ANA1U/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Financial Times - US homepage   Disney shows its muscle as Iron Man 3 boosts earnings Parks division is stand out performer, lifted by an improving US economy that led to higher guest spending and more hotel bookings http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/EKBKOL/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Coty scents fresh appetite for IPO Fragrance maker would attempt to raise $700m as early as next month as it taps investor appetite for US listings as then S&P hits record highs http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/EKBKOH/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Prince prepared to defend his Kingdom Billionaire Saudi Arabian investor is ready to offer more shares in his investment group to help expand his sprawling banking-to-hotels empire http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/4VRVPR/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Financial Times - UK Homepage   Lisbon enjoys strong demand for bond issue Offer of 10-year debt raises €3bn and is a milestone in the efforts to exit bailout programme in June 2014 as planned http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/CWTW8H/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Lawson throws EU rejection in spotlight No. 10 scrabbles to limit the damage caused by the former chancellor's claim that renegotiation of EU membership would yield 'inconsequential' results http://link.ft.com/r/73UJGG/879SIC/D4L0IN/ZG1X20/ULXLIZ/W1/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=7   Tools Your account    Portfolio Email Briefings    Price alerts Keyword alerts    RSS feeds Subscribe to FT.com     © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. FT.com Change Briefings  •   Unsubscribe  •   Change Email Address  •   Forward this email to a friend  •   Privacy Policy  •   About Us  •   Help This email was sent by or on behalf of a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723..