Friday, March 28, 2014

Better Late Than Never: Microsoft Enters iPad Era



March 28 (Bloomberg) -- Eileen Burbidge of Passion Capital Partners and Martin Garner, CCS Insight Director of Mobile internet discuss Microsoft and how the new CEO is not too late to the game launching Microsoft Office apps. They speak with with Francine Lacqua and Guy Johnson on Bloomberg’s “The Pulse.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Battle for the Wrist: Smart Watch vs. Swiss Watch



March 28 (Bloomberg) –- It's day two of the Baselworld watch fair in Switzerland. For most people the excitement is all around the latest models from the biggest brands. For others it's the smart watch and whether there's a chance it could catch on. Caroline Hyde reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Asia Week Ahead: Will Japan tax hike hit spending? (1:36)



Mar. 28 - Investors will eye official factory activity data from China next week, as well as the response of Japanese shoppers to a sales tax hike. Plus, Hong Kong-listed luxury house Prada reports earnings.

Breakingviews: The bright side of China's grey skies (1:29)



Mar. 28 - China's government may have declared war on pollution, but in Beijing the smog rolls on - which Breakingviews' John Foley says indicates the economy remains in relatively solid health.