[external] CECIC to list wind power unit in HK, mainland -exec - Reuters - Wed 9:20 pm
SHANGHAI, Nov 4 (Reuters) - China Energy Conservation Investment Corporation (CECIC) plans to list its wind power unit in Hong Kong next year, and in the mainland afterwards, a senior executive told Reuters on Wednesday.

[external] Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions - Reuters - Wed 9:11 pm
Nov 4 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0400 GMT on Wednesday.

[external] South Korean markets at 0500 GMT - Reuters - Wed 9:10 pm

[external] Singapore Exchange to launch fuel oil futures in Jan - Reuters - Wed 8:57 pm
SINGAPORE, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Singapore Exchange will launch its fuel oil futures contract in January 2010, Elena Sng, senior vice president for AsiaClear said on Wednesday, as it attempts to boost the city-state's role as a regional energy hub.

[external] Japan Hot Stocks-Shionogi, chip-linked stocks, Edion, Suzuki - Reuters - Wed 8:55 pm
TOKYO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The benchmark Nikkei average was flat while the broader Topix dipped 0.2 percent on Wednesday.

[external] Thai Hot Stocks-Banks, Charoen Pokphand Foods up - Reuters - Wed 8:42 pm
BANGKOK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Thailand's stock index was up 1.45 percent at 678.21 on thin turnover of 6.3 billion baht ($188 million) at 0432 GMT on Wednesday.

[external] Japan's Kamei says no change to moneylender law - Reuters - Wed 8:42 pm
TOKYO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Japan's banking minister said he is not considering looser regulation of consumer lenders, after news the government may ease its rules sent industry shares sharply higher.

[external] Japan Hot Stocks- Chip-linked stocks, Edion, Suzuki - Reuters - Wed 8:06 pm
TOKYO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The benchmark Nikkei average lost 0.1 percent and the broader Topix fell 0.3 percent on Wednesday.

[external] Thai Hot Stocks-Index up, helped by rebound in PTTEP, PTT - Reuters - Wed 7:48 pm
BANGKOK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Thailand's stock index was up 0.92 percent at 674.59 at 0333 GMT on Wednesday. Stocks on the move included: PTTEP REBOUNDS FROM FOUR-MONTH LOW

Earlier Headlines

All times are Singapore Time (GMT+8)

· [external] S.Lanka DFCC Q2 net jumps on high interest rate margins - Reuters - Wed 7:18 pm
· [external] South Korean markets at 0300 GMT - Reuters - Wed 7:02 pm
· [external] India cbank wants bond issues not below 90 days - Reuters - Wed 6:52 pm
· [external] TABLE -S.Lanka DFCC Q2 net up 73.7 pct - Reuters - Wed 6:46 pm
· [external] SPECIAL REPORT-Obama plays China card, but who holds the ace? - Reuters - Wed 6:45 pm
· [external] India fiscal stimulus to stay, summer crop seen down - Reuters - Wed 6:44 pm
· [external] Australia shares turn negative; retailers dip - Reuters - Wed 6:43 pm
· [external] Nikkei flat before Fed, Fast Retailing climbs - Reuters - Wed 6:35 pm
· [external] BRIEF-Moody's chges AIG Edison's otlk to neg from developing - Reuters - Wed 6:33 pm
· [external] Thai shares set for weak start as foreigners sell - Reuters - Wed 6:18 pm

· [external] BRIEF-Moody's rtgs (P)A1 to Honda Finance's shelf registration - Reuters - Wed 6:07 pm
· [external] For Americans, deficit pain is felt close to home - Reuters - Wed 5:12 pm
· [external] HK shares may rise on bargain hunting after 2-day fall - Reuters - Wed 5:12 pm
· [external] Japan Hot Stocks-Suzuki, Japan Steel Works, Furukawa Elec - Reuters - Wed 5:07 pm
· [external] Seoul shares rise 1 pct; Shinhan, KEB results help - Reuters - Wed 5:01 pm
· [external] Nikkei flat before Fed, Fast Retailing gains - Reuters - Wed 5:00 pm
· [external] Malaysia economic indicators - Nov 4 - Reuters - Wed 4:51 pm
· [external] Japan Hot Stocks-Furukawa Electric, Fast Retailing - Reuters - Wed 4:28 pm
· [external] Australia shares gain 0.2 percent; miners up - Reuters - Wed 4:17 pm
· [external] Japan Hot Stocks-Fast Retailing climbs on sales jump - Reuters - Wed 4:14 pm

· [external] Japan's Nikkei falls 0.2 pct ahead of Fed - Reuters - Wed 4:13 pm
· [external] Japan Kamei says won't put off lender rule review - Reuters - Wed 4:12 pm
· [external] Seoul shares gain; banks up after strong Q3 results - Reuters - Wed 4:11 pm
· [external] Seoul shares may attempt rebound, led by exporters - Reuters - Wed 3:45 pm
· [external] Nikkei seen range-bound ahead of Fed - Reuters - Wed 3:37 pm
· [external] BRIEF-Moody's lowers Capital Automotive to Ba3 - Reuters - Wed 3:28 pm
· [external] Australia shares rise 0.5 percent; Westpac up - Reuters - Wed 3:17 pm
· [external] NZ's unemployment to peak sooner and lower - FinMin - Reuters - Wed 2:42 pm
· [external] Australia shares seen flat; miners may support - Reuters - Wed 2:02 pm
· [external] Bank troubles hit world stocks, dollar up - Reuters - Wed 1:40 pm