That matters because it comes against a backdrop of growing protests in the U.S. about Chinese factory conditions. The U.S. government set up a commission to monitor labour conditions in China last year as part of giving Beijing normal trade status. If conditions worsen, the commission can recommend trade sanctions. By Bruce Gilley. But not everyone s convinced.
Some analysts say it has only limited use.
By Michelle Innes. By Charles Bickers. San Miguel is one of the most profitable companies in the Philippines. But the new government's efforts to root out cronyism from Philippine business is hurting the brewer's share price and could hinder its attempts to reach beyond its home market. Review correspondent Trish Saywell talks to Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing's CEO, Barry Waite, about the strained market conditions for foundries.