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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/XYEWFF/SUW7OX/XEQHJW/5CJLMI/   Asia AM Wednesday June 05 2013 Financial Times - Asia homepage   Apple faces US import ban over patents Devices caught by ban are AT&T variants of iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G, as well as original iPad and iPad 2 which run on second-largest US mobile network http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/EKGL3Q/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Brazil slashes financial transactions tax Government cuts tax from 6% to zero in move that signals concern that Brazil's currency is weakening too quickly against the dollar http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/7ZPRQI/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   IBM and Salesforce strike cloud deals IT groups complete $4.5bn M&A deals to expand their presence in the rapidly growing technology area of storage and services http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/FD8TPF/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   HSBC accused of ignoring US foreclosure law Bank is accused of ignoring a state law designed to encourage banks and homeowners to resolve foreclosure cases and avoid rising costs http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/YGEK5G/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Amazon set to sell $800m in ads The revenue estimate from eMarketer points to advertisers' desire to target ads based not only on what people search for online but on what they buy http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/XBIXMV/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Brussels offers China solar reprieve Karel De Gucht, EU trade commissioner, cuts punitive tariffs on imports of Chinese solar panels for two months in an attempt to avert a trade war http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/EKGL3Y/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Abe's arrow aims to pierce labour shield Workplace reform will be critical to determine the success of Abenomics as the prime minister prepares to launch his national growth strategy http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/SUW7VC/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Murthy faces daunting challenge at Infosys The past glories of the Indian outsourcer are fading because the company has failed to keep pace with its more nimble, aggressive competitors http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/ULK5AZ/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Turkey's politicians seek to ease tension The deputy prime minister, speaking on behalf of Erdogan, says the excessive use of force against the protesters was 'wrong and unjust' http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/SUW7V6/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Smithfield offers $48m in deal bonuses Top employees at the largest US pork producer will be in line for nearly $48m of retention bonuses if its takeover by China's Shuanghui goes ahead http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/VTD4ZH/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Financial Times - US homepage   Rural US shrinks as young flee for the cities The few rural areas experiencing population growth include regions where new energy sources have been uncovered, such as North Dakota http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/3CRQDI/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Twelve dead as floods hit central Europe At least 12 deaths and thousands are evacuated from Czech Republic, Germany, Poland and Austria as Danube and Elbe rivers burst their banks http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/IE0GLJ/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Google expands renewable energy sourcing Google has invested over $1bn in low-carbon power in recent years, including a $200m Texas wind farm deal and $280m in US solar projects http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/Q35A00/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Financial Times - UK Homepage   MPs direct fire at Furse over FPC seat Former LSE chief executive quizzed by MPs over her qualifications and preparation to join the Bank of England's new stability arm http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/1OSIXV/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   Apple described as 'go between' in ebook battle Crux of case is so-called 'agency model' Apple adopted in deals with five publishers timed for the launch of its iPad device and iBookstore in 2010 http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/K9G8QF/18E32X/R3JD8F/MJA0GU/6C/h?a1=2013&a2=6&a3=4   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..