President Barack Obama shocked crowds in Myanmar after he mispronounced the name of Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, on numerous occasions.

US energy workers who have been Obamasized (laid off after President Barack Obama’s re-election on Nov. 6) can head north of the border for lucrative jobs.

Singapore holds a remarkable reputation as a stable, peaceful and affluent city-state. Its business-friendly government policies have sparked rapid economic growth for the past few decades that has attracted foreign investors from all over the globe.

The city-state has enjoyed much success as a trading port city, good market for exporting companies, strong banking sector and a bustling Singapore Stock Exchange. Accordingly, many Chinese business people seek to diversify their overseas investments by pouring more cash into Singapore.

The aviation giants - US-based Boeing and French-based Airbus - have held dominant positions as aircraft manufacturers worldwide. Their supremacy seems indestructible and smaller rivals face insurmountable odds to grab a larger market share. Nevertheless, Chinese companies have raised their stakes to compete in the sector.

BEIJING:  Chinese gold consumers have become key players for global demand of the precious metal. Buying gold has risen dramatically in China and India. Nevertheless, major trading floors for gold contracts are located in New York and London, but not in Shanghai. China's financial capital city hopes to upgrade its gold exchange for higher trading volumes and welcome more foreign investors.