Siemens CEO’s past may hinder cleanup
By Mike Esterl And David Crawford
The Wall Street Journal Europe
23 Apr 2007

SINCE A MASSIVE corruption scandal erupted at Siemens AG late last year, Chief Executive Klaus Kleinfeld has tried to position himself as a youthful reformer intent on cleaning up Europe’s largest engineering company. But the 49-year-old’s many years... read more...

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Samsung faces uphill struggle to boost earnings
By Evan Ramstad
The Wall Street Journal Asia
16 Apr 2007

SEOUL— Samsung Electronics Co.’s first-quarter earnings have typically been weak because of a seasonal drop-off in demand for electronics goods. But the problem with the latest quarter is that the drop is steeper than in years past, and analysts think... read more...

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