Asia Morning Headlines: Boehner backs Obama over Syria action, Investors cas...

To view this email as a webpage, click here     Wednesday September 04 2013     Asia homepage   Boehner backs Obama over Syria action   The president met congressional leaders at the White House and insisted any US involvement in the Syrian conflict would be limited in scope       Investors cast doubt on Microsoft deal     US warned over taper uncertainty     China blamed for new maritime tensions     Economic optimism underpins US equities     Minister sacked amid China graft probe     LinkedIn plans to sell $1bn in stock     Kenya lines up record $1.5bn bond debut     Kodak offshoot sets out plans for growth     Vodafone deal weighs on Verizon shares         World News   US-Russia slights could sour G20 summit   Disagreements between Moscow and Washington threaten to hijack the debate in the form of sniping and demagoguery       Number of refugees fleeing Syria tops 2m     Europe warned over working-age population     Gold miners begin strike in South Africa     Big US health insurers wary of 'Obamacare' exchanges   Markets   US telecoms bonds driven lower   Verizon may offer up to $50bn in corporate bonds in coming weeks to help finance the purchase of 45% stake in Verizon Wireless       Africa bond rush spreads east to Kenya     Euro's fate depends on more than Merkel     Retail investors drive silver rally     Bond success for Great Portland Estates   Asia & Pacific News   Australia keeps rates at record low   The Reserve Bank of Australia has held rates just days before national elections but subdued economic data point to further easing before the end of the year       Tough justice for Everbright     Mooncake is eclipsed by austerity     US star Rodman returns to North Korea   Asia-Pacific Companies News   UK nuclear and national security   Although it is unrealistic to expect all suppliers to be domestic, a reactor deal between Britain and China should be carefully scrutinised       Bright Food in talks with Israel's Tnuva     BofA readies $1.5bn exit from CCB     Japanese cars in China         Manage email    Forward this email   Feedback    Manage portfolio Subscribe to the FT Follow the FT   Unsubscribe | My Account | RSS | Privacy Policy | About Us | Help   © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. This email was sent by a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723.