Friday, March 28, 2014

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.