Kontan Online: 2009

CNET's Most Popular TVs of 2009

No. 10: Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
CNET rating: 7.9
The Bottom Line: With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available.
Release date: 5/1/2008
Review date: 5/23/2008, Updated 4/6/2009
2009 replacement model: Panasonic TC-PG10 series

Top 10 Movie Flops of The Decade (Reuters)

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Movie flops aren't just about losing money. Yes, big budgets that go bust are one consideration. But flops are also about lofty expectations dashed and high profiles brought low. They trigger embarrassing catcalls from the peanut gallery and a general whoever-thought-that-was-a-good-idea-in-the-first-place bewilderment.

Any judgments of flopitude are necessarily subjective, but here are 10 movies from the past decade that made those few moviegoers who saw them cringe. Disagree? Talk among yourselves.

Top 25 Richest In The US 2009

Here is the list of 25 american's richest men extracted from top 400 richest americans 2009 according to forbes.

RANK NAME NET WORTH ($MIL) AGE RESIDENCE SOURCE

1 William Gates III 50,000 53 Medina Microsoft

2 Warren Buffett 40,000 79 Omaha Berkshire Hathaway

3 Lawrence Ellison 27,000 65 Redwood City Oracle

4 Christy Walton & family 21,500 54 Jackson Wal-Mart

5 Jim C. Walton 19,600 61 Bentonville Wal-Mart

6 Alice Walton 19,300 60 Fort Worth Wal-Mart

7 S. Robson Walton 19,000 65 Bentonville Wal-Mart

8 Michael Bloomberg 17,500 67 New York Bloomberg

9 Charles Koch 16,000 73 Wichita manufacturing, energy

Apple Earnings

Technology giant from the United States, Apple, managed to get out from recession with recorded profit increase due to strong demand iPhones, laptops, and desktop computers.

In the last three months ended 26 September 2009, Apple recorded net profit of US$ 1.67 billion or up 47% from the same period in the previous year. The increase was leveraged by increasing sales by 25% which is US$ 9.87 billion.

Apple Earnings Reached New Record

Apple, Monday (19/10) local time, reported its quarterly net profit reached 1.67 billion dollars and the sales of iPhones and Macintosh computers are touching a new record.

Apple's earnings recorded 9.87 billion U.S. dollars during the this quarter ended 26 September and there is an increase compared to last year which was 7.9 billion dollars for the same period.

Apple quarterly profits of 1.82 dollars per share increased significantly compared to the same quarter last year when reported profits are 1.14 billion dollars, or 1.26 cents per share.

Monday Night Football

The Denver Broncos won their sixth game over the San Diego Chargers on Monday.

The unbetable Broncos once again found a way to shake of a fast start by their opponent to outlast the San Diego Chargers in a row with a 34-23 victory.

Eddie Royal returned a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns as Denver joined Minnesota as the NFL's only 6-0 teams. The win extended the Broncos' lead over San Diego (2-3) in the AFC West.

NHL Standings

Oct 19 - NHL standings on Monday

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W L OTL GF GA PTS

1. Pittsburgh 7 1 0 28 18 14

2. NY Rangers 7 2 0 35 22 14

3. New Jersey 4 3 0 18 19 8

4. Philadelphia 3 2 1 21 19 7

5. NY Islanders 0 3 3 13 23 3

NORTHEAST DIVISION W L OTL GF GA PTS

1. Ottawa 5 2 0 22 16 10

2. Buffalo 4 1 1 18 12 9

3. Boston 3 4 0 20 23 6

4. Montreal 2 5 0 15 24 4

5. Toronto 0 6 1 14 32 1

Miyabi is going to feature in Indonesian movie

The plan to make a porn star from Japan Miyabi come to Indonesia has become a controversy.

Pros and cons regarding to local film production’s plan to participate a Japanese adult movie actress Miyabi in Indonesia, considered as wasteful attempts since there is no reasonable effort to decline her visit.

eBay to sell 65% of Skype

Recently, eBay agreed to sell 65% stakes in telephone service Skype Online to Andreesen Horowitz, a venture capital firm led by co-founder of Netscape, Mark Andreesen. The sales transaction value is US$ 1.9 billion. The value of this sale, as quoted by toptechnews.com (1 / 9), is much smaller than when eBay bought it in 2005, which amounted to US$ 2.6 billion.

Skype last year generated revenue of US$ 551 million for eBay or an increase of 44% compared to the previous year. This year, the economic conditions are not yet fully stable, predictably Skype keeps growing by 25% until the end of the year with a potential profit of US$ 170 million. This is affected by the addition of registered VoIP products and Skype users around the world.

Top 10 Most Wanted Commodities

Below is the list of top 10 most wanted commodities in the world in 2009 by predictions:

#1. Gasoline
#2. Copper
#3. Crude Oil
#4. Orange Juice
#5. Silver
#6. Sand Sugar
#7. Coffee
#8. Soybean
#9. Heating Oil
#10. Nickel

Britney Spears Ordered A Man From Male Model Catalog

What a nonsense is Britney Spears in the search for a date. She simply takes a catalog containing photos male model and chooses the most appropriate in her heart.

The controversial singer has often felt lonely since the end of her relationship with her boyfriend that os also her agent Jason Trawick. Their relationship could only survive two months.

Unable to be living alone, the widow of two children chooe a man to date with through the male model catalog. The choice falls to the Ford model, Bekim Trenova as it was launched by the New York Daily News, Tuesday (15/9/2009).

Obama: Don't Be A Cowboy

President Barack Obama reminded the leaders of financial institutions and market players not to be a cowboy on Wall Street, during recovery time. It is feared that, with an attitude like that it would cause new problems.

The statement was made by President Barack Obama in the first anniversary of the fall of Lehman Brothers investment bank in the context of tightening regulation of the financial system, as quoted by the Associated Press (AP), Wednesday (15/9/2009).

As it is known, after saying that the economy entered a period of recovery, the stock index on Wall Street was mentioned to be an excellent venture for doubled profit after a loss.

After Obama spoke, the Dow Jones index close higher 0.22 percent, or 21.39 points to 9626.8 position. The Nasdaq index rose 0.52 percent or 10.88 points to 2091.78 and the index position of the Nasdaq S&P 500 rose 6.61 points, or 0.63 percent to 1,049.34 position.

Senior Al Qaeda Leader Killed

U.S. forces killed one of the Islamic warriors of the most hunted in Africa, in a raid in the south of Somalia, local time Monday.

The hunt has been done by U.S. troops to block the spread of Al Qaeda's influence in the region. It is quoted from the New York Times, Tuesday (15/9/2009).

Western intelligence agencies say, the fighter that has been killed, Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan, is a leader in the circle of al-Qaeda cell in Kenya, responsible for the bombing of an Israeli hotel in Kenya's coastal region in 2002. Nabhan is also accused of having a role in the attack two U.S. embassies in East Africa in 1998.

Gold Prices Slope Down

Having touched US$ 1000, gold prices in the international market begin to slope, although it's still close to the 1000 level.

In trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, Wednesday (9 / 9) local time, the latest shipment of gold contracts closed down at 995.30 U.S. dollars per troy ounce, compared to Tuesday closing at 997.90 U.S. dollar positions.

It is also common in Hong Kong trading Thursday morning. As reported by AFP, gold prices were opened lower to a position opened 992,30-993,30 U.S. dollars per ounce, down from Wednesday closing at U.S. $ 998,70-999,70.

OPEC: Maintain Oil Production Unchanged

Oil producing countries,OPEC, have reached a consensus to maintain crude oil production unchanged, Kuwait oil minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Sabah said on Wednesday (9 / 9) night, ahead of a cartel meeting.

There is a consensus to maintain stable production, as widely expected by the ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said Sheikh Ahmad told reporters.

OPEC, whose 12 members are pumping 40 per cent of the world's oil, agreed at the end of 2008 to remove 4.2 million barrels per day of oil production in the market.

Oil Price Stable at Around US$ 71

The price of crude oil in the world's major markets continues to strengthen along with the weakening of the dollar United States (U.S.). In addition, along with the continued rally in the stock market, oil market participants are optimistic that the global economic recovery begins to be effective.

In a transaction in NYMEX exchange , New York, Wednesday afternoon local time (Thursday morning GMT), the price of light sweet crude for October contract rose 21 cents to the position of U.S. $ 71.31 per barrel. On the London ICE exchange, the price of Brent oil for October contract rose 41 cents to as low as U.S. $ 69.83 per barrel.

Japan PM's Wife and Aliens

The elected Prime Minister of Japan Yukio Hatoyama may be called "Alien". Since, his wife, Miyuki Hatoyama, claimed to have been brought by aliens to the planet of Venus.

"When I'm asleep, I think my soul is going into the triangular UFO and going to Venus," said Miyuki Hatoyama in his book.

"It's a very beautiful place and really green," he said as quoted by Reuters on Wednesday (2/9/2009).

The 66-year-old wife wrote her experience in space in a book titled "Very Strange Things I've Encountered."

When she was experiencing that, Miyuki was not the wife of Hatoyama yet. Hatoyama, however advised that it was just an illusion. The answer is different from what she expected.

"My husband has a different view," said a woman who is the grandson of the former PM.

Hatoyama himself will be sworn as Japan's new PM on September 16 following the victory of the party ruling for 50 years, the Liberal Democratic Party, in general elections, Sunday, August 30.

China Will Buy IMF's Bonds

China will buy bonds issued by Internasinal Monetary Fund (IMF) worth US$ 50 billion, to increase the agency funding sources. The agreement that began in June was completed on Wednesday Washington time yesterday.

Quoted by Reuters on Thursday (3/9/2009), the agreement was signed by IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Deputy Governor of People's Bank of China Yi Gang.

These measures are part of the agreement under G-20 in April in London to pump IMF funding sources for US$ 500 billion. The funds will be intended to help IMF support countries hit by the global financial crisis.

Wall Street Went Down 4 Days Consecutively

The world's largest stock exchange, Wall Street, closed lower again. This attenuation occurs in four consecutive days.

In trading Wednesday (2/9/2009) local time, Dow Jones fell 29.93 points, or 0.3 percent to 9280.67 position, or down 400 points (3.1 percent) in four days.

Index S & P 500 fell 3.29 points, or 0.3 percent to 994.75 and the position of Nasdaq index fell 1.82 points, or 0.1 percent to 1967.07.

Bearish sentiment continues to dominate the market at the moment when the index failed to record an increase that should have been achieved easily yesterday.

World Trade Volume Minus 12.2 percent

Global economic contraction this year is estimated to cause the growth of world trade volume reached minus 12.2 percent.

"Conditions were difficult for exporters, exacerbated by the level of trust of financial institutions that have not recovered to the industry, especially in export-oriented, so the availability of financing factors often become obstacles encountered by Indonesian exporters," said Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani, in his speech opening on Operationalization of Indonesia Exim Bank, in Building E, Ministry of Finance, Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta, Tuesday (1/9/2009).

However, the gradual recovery of world economy expected to occur from next year will also encourage re-growth of trade volume to a positive level.

To that end, Indonesia Exim Bank is expected to build synergy with various government and private institutions as well as to a consortium of banks and domestic and foreign financial institutions in the recovery of Indonesia's export performance

Wall Street Down!

Some investors again worried about the condition of the economy, this negative impact affected transactions on Wall Street at the end of August.

All three major indexes in The United States (U.S.) in trading Monday (31/8/2009) local time, fell down after China fluctuated in the range of selling arena. Thus triggering concerns that the index has been moving too fast and too high. The decline in China's major index reached 6.7 percent.

September is the worst month in the last 80 years for capital markets, and this begins with the analysts concerns on the actions of investors who are too quick to conclude the economic situation.

The decrease in the index on Monday local time yesterdaywas driven by the decline in shares of energy and materials sectors as commodity and copper prices fell down.

The sentiment caused the Dow Jones index closed down 47.92 points, or equivalent to 0.5 percent to become 9496.38, while the S&P 500 fell 8.31 points, equivalent to 0.8 percent to 1020.62, and the Nasdaq index down 19.71 points equivalent to one percent to 2009.06

Indian Economy Is Growing Well

Indian economy on Second-quarter 2009 grew 6.1 percent, up from the previous period, was 5.8 persen.This increase is triggered by government's stimulus.

Data issued by the Indian Central Statistics Organization (CSO) yesterday in line with analysts' forecasts that predict economic growth of India in the range of 6 percent. Even when compared to a year on year, Second-quarter growth in 2009 reached 7.8 percent compared to the last year. Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has predicted that economic growth will reach the range of "6 percent plus" for the fiscal year ended March 2010.It is expected that it will be better than last year that grew only 6.7 percent.

Kennedy: The Fighter of The Poor and Marginalized

United States President Barack Obama delivered a word of praise for Senator Edward Kennedy, Saturday (29 / 8) local time, as the fighter of the poor and marginalized, not broken by the tragedy that tore mercilessly for his political clan.

In a quiet and touching speech at Kennedy's funeral, Obama called Kennedy, who died Tuesday at age 77 years, as the "Happy Knight" who "managed to overcome the pain and tragedy that most of us know."

The Senator from Massachusetts, the last of three brothers who experienced the tragic and bitter politics, a "fighter for those who do not have the right; the soul of the Democratic Party, and the lion the U.S. Senate," Obama said.

He delivered speech to visitors who mourn in the Roman Catholic church in Boston in front of Vicki, Kennedy's widow, the relatives of the Kennedy dynasty, and former President Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Oil Price Rises to Near US$ 73/Barrel

The price of crude oil in the world's major markets continue to strengthen to near US$ 73/barrel. Through the exchange of electronic transactions in NYMEX, New York, Bangkok time Friday afternoon, the price of light sweet crude for October contract rose 38 cents to US$ 72.89 per barrel.

In the previous transaction, the price of oil rose US$ 1.06 to US$ 72.49 / barrel, even at the beginning of the week could approach US$ 75/barel. While in London ICE exchange, the price of Brent oil rose 17 cents to US$ 72.50 / barrel.

According to analysts, the rising oil price is triggered by the decline in the dollar exchange rate in the last few days. However, the increase is predicted difficult to continue, at least until early next week, given the decline in natural gas prices in the US to the lowest level in seven years

84 Banks Have Been Closed In The US

Until the third week in August 2009, the banking authority of the United States (U.S.) has closed 84 banks in trouble due to financial crisis.

Affinity Bank of Ventura in California Friday, August 28 became the 84th bank closed by U.S. banking authorities following the failure of banking functions.

According to The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), affinity, which only has 10 branches, has assets of $1 billion and USD922 million others in the form of fixed-deposits.

The fixed-deposits will be taken over by Pacific Western Bank of San Diego. "Former Affinity branches in San Francisco and San Mateo as well as several other branches will be opened again on Monday next week operated by Pacific Western Bank," FDIC said.

FDIC estimates, the budget issued due to Affinity Bank bankruptcy could reach USD254 million. In addition to Affinity Bank, other banks in the U.S. that were closed at the same time is Bradford Bank in Maryland and Mainstreet Bank in Minnesota.

Business Perception Rises In Germany

Business perception among German companies for the fifth consecutive year has the highest increase in this August.

These data raise the hope of recovery in the country with the largest economy in Europe. Ifo institute's business survey yesterday said business sentiment in Germany in August rises to 90.5 points from 87.3 points in the previous month.This result is quite surprising given the predictions of analysts surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires estimated a smaller number, only 88.8 points.

Wall Street Closed Higher

Wall Street managed to close higher, as home sales data and durable consumer goods have good performance. The Dow Jones Index gained for seven days and re-record a new highest level this year. All three major indices closed positive even recording minimal gains, the trade Wednesday (26/8/2009) local time.

Oil Price Fell

Crude oil price has been stressed back to the range of USD71 level per barrel in trading Wednesday (26/8/2009) local time, along with the United States government reports (U.S.) on the increasing amount of supply last week. This is considered as a sign of weakening demand.

As quoted by Reuters on Thursday (27/8/2009), the reference price of oil for october delivery contract fell 62 cents to as low as US$ 71, 43 per barrel in the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) trading. While in London, the price of Brent crude fell 17 cents to US$ 71, 65 per barrel.

Swine Flu Endangered in the U.S.

Science adviser to President Barack Obama mentioned in his report, swine flu outbreak could kill 90,000 people in the United States.

Half of the total U.S. population is also threatened virus A (H1N1) during spring and winter of this year.

Epidemic influenza A (H1N1), "The number of infected people could rise 30 to 50 percent of the U.S. population this winter. In addition, infected showing symptoms rose from 20 to 40 percent or 60 to 120 million Americans. Of this amount, a half more have to get medical treatment, "written in a report quoted by the AFP, Tuesday

Etihad Airways and American Airlines Make Agreement

The airline of the United Arab Emirates (UEA) Eti-had Airways and American Airlines agreed rules and cooperation on code flight.

Etihad press release, Friday (21 / 8), said, in the cooperation Etihad will place code EY on some Trans Atlantic flight routes operated by airlines of the United States between Europe and the U.S., and in some optional routes operated American Airlines.

Meanwhile, American Airlines will use the code AA on the route operated Etihad Airways between Abu Dhabi and New York, Chicago, Paris, Dublin, Frankfurt, Manchester and Milan.

This new code flight will take a positive effect this week and coincides with the launch of the Etihad Air-ways flight route to Chicago, USA on 2 September 2009.

The agreement will also expand the possibilities for both airlines in providing easy access between Abu Dhabi and major cities in the United States including Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston.

Etihad currently flies to two destinations of North America, namely New York and Toronto, Canada. Meanwhile, American Airlines flies Trans Atlanticroutes from New York to Barcelona, Brussels, Milan, London, Paris, Rome, and Zurich

China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has submitted a draft of rule changes

China's government plans to tighten the capital of banking to reduce the liquidity of credit contributing to 60% rally in the capital market.

China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has submitted a draft of rule changes to the banking on 19 August 2009. The banking is asked to give a response until 25 August.

As a result of this policy, bank may reduce credit or release stocks to raise the minimum capital adequacy ratio to be 12%.

China's stock exchanges have bearish this weekend, in the middle of the government's efforts to reduce the credit that now exceed U.S. $ 1 trillion in the first semester.

Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong down 0.6% at 1600 local time after rising 0.5%. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.7%,and closed at 2.960.77 position.

Chinese bankings have sold 236.7 billion yuan (U.S. $ 34.6 billion) on the subordinate bonds this year, or nearly three times to the number of published in 2008.

Microsoft, Yahoo, and Amazon against Google

Three leading technology companies make a joint-effort to fight against Google that is going to create a biggest virtual library in the world. Amazon, Microsoft, and Yahoo will sign an Open Book Alliance pioneered by the Internet Archive.

They oppose provisions of law that can make Google as the main source in most online activities. "Google attempts to make a library-system-monopoly," said the founder of Internet Archive, Brewster Kahle, to BBC News television station , Friday 21 August 2009.

Top 100 World's Most Powerful Women

Below is the list of The Top 100 World's Most Powerful Women According to Forbes.

Rank Name Occupation Country

1 Angela Merkel Chancellor Germany

2 Sheila Bair Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. U.S.

3 Indra Nooyi Chief executive, PepsiCo U.S.

4 Cynthia Carroll Chief executive, Anglo American U.K.

5 Ho Ching Chief executive, Temasek Singapore

6 Irene Rosenfeld Chief executive, Kraft Foods U.S.

7 Ellen Kullman Chief executive, DuPont U.S.

8 Angela Braly Chief executive, WellPoint U.S.

9 Anne Lauvergeon Chief executive, Areva France

10 Lynn Elsenhans Chief executive, Sunoco U.S.

11 Cristina Fernandez President Argentina

12 Carol Bartz Chief executive, Yahoo U.S.

13 Sonia Gandhi President, Indian National Congress Party India

14 Ursula Burns Chief executive, Xerox Corp. U.S.

15 Anne Mulcahy Chairman, Xerox Corp. U.S.

16 Safra Catz President, Oracle U.S.

17 Christine Lagarde Minister of Economy, Finance & Employment France

18 Gail Kelly Chief executive, Westpac Australia

19 Marjorie Scardino Chief executive, Pearson Plc. U.K.

20 Chanda Kochhar Chief executive, ICICI Bank India

21 Mary Sammons Chief executive, Rite Aid Corp. U.S.

22 Michelle Bachelet President Chile

23 Paula Reynolds Chief restructuring officer, AIG U.S.

24 Carol Meyrowitz Chief executive, TJX Companies U.S.

25 Andrea Jung Chief executive, Avon U.S.

26 Patricia Woertz Chief executive, Archer Daniels Midland U.S.

27 Guler Sabanci Chairman, Sabanci Holding Turkey

28 Barbara Desoer President, Bank of America Mortgage, Home Equity, & Insurance U.S.

29 Brenda Barnes Chief executive, Sara Lee Corp. U.S.

30 Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Chief executive, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation U.S.

31 Ann Livermore Executive vice president, Hewlett-Packard U.S.

32 Cathie Lesjak Executive vice president, Hewlett-Packard U.S.

33 Marina Berlusconi Chairman, Fininvest Group Italy

34 Melinda Gates Co-chairman, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation U.S.

35 Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House, House of Representatives U.S.

36 Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State U.S.

37 Jane Mendillo Chief executive, Harvard Management Co. U.S.

38 Margaret Chan Director-general, World Health Org. Switzerland

39 Susan Chambers Executive vice president, Global People Division, Wal-Mart Stores U.S.

40 Michelle Obama First Lady U.S.

41 Oprah Winfrey Chairman, Harpo U.S.

42 Queen Elizabeth II Queen U.K.

43 Nancy McKinstry Chief executive, Wolters Kluwer Netherlands

44 Gloria Arroyo President Philippines

45 Ana Patricia Botin Executive Chairman, Banesto Spain

46 Ann Veneman Executive Director, UNICEF U.S.

47 Yulia Tymoshenko Prime minister Ukraine

48 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Supreme Court Justice U.S.

49 Janet Robinson Chief executive, The New York Times Co. U.S.

50 Dominique Senequier Chief executive, AXA Private Equity France

51 Janet Napolitano Secretary of Homeland Security U.S.

52 Neelie Kroes Commissioner for Competition, European Union Belgium

53 Gail Boudreaux President, UnitedHealthcare U.S.

54 Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court Justice U.S.

55 Mary Schapiro Chairman Securities & Exchange Commission U.S.

56 Kathleen Sebelius Secretary of Health & Human Services U.S.

57 Ellen Alemany Chief executive, RBS Americas and Citizens Financial Group U.S.

58 Susan Ivey Chief executive, Reynolds American U.S.

59 Amy Pascal Cochairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment U.S.

60 Helen Clark Chairman, United Nations Development Group New Zealand

61 Judy McGrath Chief executive, MTV Networks U.S.

62 Stacey Snider Chief executive, DreamWorks SKG U.S.

63 Navanethem Pillay High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations South Africa

64 Janet Clark Chief financial officer, Marathon Oil U.S.

65 Sherilyn McCoy Worldwide chairman, Pharmaceuticals Group, Johnson & Johnson U.S.

66 Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf President Liberia

67 Tarja Halonen President Finland

68 Mary McAleese President Ireland

69 Virginia Rometty Senior vice president, IBM U.S.

70 Angela Ahrendts Chief executive, Burberry Group Plc. U.K.

71 Sri Indrawati Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance Indonesia

72 Terri Dial Chief executive, U.S. Consumer Bank, Citigroup U.S.

73 Deirdre Connelly President, North American Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithkline U.S.

74 Johanna Sigurdardottir Prime minister Iceland

75 Queen Rania Queen Jordan

76 Christina Gold Chief executive, Western Union U.S.

77 Colleen Goggins Worldwide chairman, Johnson & Johnson U.S.

78 Hasina Wajed Prime minister Bangladesh

79 Hyun Jeong-eun Chairman, Hyundai Group South Korea

80 Amy Schulman Senior vice president, Pfizer U.S.

81 Penny Pritzker Chairman, Classic Residence by Hyatt U.S.

82 Drew Faust President, Harvard University U.S.

83 Melanie Healey Group president, Feminine & Health Care, Procter & Gamble U.S.

84 Elizabeth Smith President, Avon U.S.

85 Deb Henretta Group president, Asia, Procter & Gamble Singapore

86 Ann Moore Chief executive, Time Inc. U.S.

87 Sallie Krawcheck Chief executive global wealth management, Bank of America U.S.

88 Pamela Nicholson President, Enterprise Rent-A-Car U.S.

89 Janice Fields Chief operating officer, McDonald's USA U.S.

90 Stephanie Burns Chief executive, Dow Corning U.S.

91 Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Chairman, Biocon India

92 Eva Cheng Executive vice president, Amway Greater China & Southeast Asia Hong Kong

93 Efrat Peled Chief executive, Arison Investments Israel

94 Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi Minister of the Economy United Arab Emirates

95 Charlene Begley Chief executive, GE Enterprise Solutions U.S.

96 Mindy Grossman Chief executive, HSN, Inc. U.S.

97 Sharon Allen Chairman, Deloitte & Touche U.S.

98 Anne Sweeney Co-chairman, Disney Media Networks U.S.

99 Heidi Miller Chief executive Treasury & Securities Services, JPMorgan Chase U.S.

100 Mary Erdoes Chairman, JPMorgan Global Wealth Management U.S.

U.S. accounts for 63 women, U.K. accounts for 4 women, France and India are 3 women each, Singapore 2 women, the rest is only 1 each. They are Indonesia, Argentina, Australia, Turkey, Netherlands, Italy, Philippines, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium,Ukraine, New Zealand, South Africa, Liberia, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Jordan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Hong Kong, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Chile

A fiscal frailty - Financial Times: Analysis

Japan: Whichever party wins the election this month will have to contend with an ageing population and a mountain of debt - which together threaten to derail Asia's largest economy