Foxconn Scores Another Coup with Kindle Fire Order
Taiwan-based OEM Foxconn is on track to manufacture up to 80% of worldwide tablet PC shipments after a contract to assemble the 2nd generation of ...
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Singapore, Hong Kong Ranked Most Business Friendly
Singapore and Hong Kong had the world's best business climates, with the U.S. and S. Korea close behind.
Samsung Beats Apple in Q3 Smartphone Sales
Samsung has overtaken Apple in the third quarter for the first time, shipping 20 million units to Apple's 17.1 million.
China Saviors Said to Renege on Desperate Saab
Two Chinese firms that had pledged an infusion of cash to help Saab restart production are now seeking to back out of the deals.
Homebuying Limits Send China Money Overseas
China's restrictions on homebuying are producing an outflow of investments to overseas housing markets.
China Tax Revenues Jumped 27.4% in 2011
China saw a surge in tax revenues over last year, but the growth rate has been slowing from quarter to quarter.
FBI Probes $700 Mil. Payout to 2 Japanese Bankers
The FBI is investigating a $687 mil. fee paid by Olympus to a pair of Japanese bankers who operated a sleepy investment banking firm on ...
Seung-Wuk Lee Turns Viruses into Lenses, Scaffolds
Cal prof. Seung-Wuk Lee induces viruses to arrange themselves into useful structures.
China Vies with U.S. As EU's Top Trading Partner
China may have passed the US as the EU's top trading partner in July with total trade volume of $49.4 billion.
Japan Logs Record Trade Deficit for 1st Half
Japan has posted the biggest ever trade deficit for the first half of a fiscal year.
India Seeks to Create 100 Mil. New Factory Jobs
India will set up seven big manufacturing zones that will offer less red tape and lower taxes as part of a push to create jobs.
China Current Account Shows Shift from Exports
The shrinking current account surplus show that China is lessening its dependence on exports.
Japan to Extend Ban on Naked Short Sales of Stocks
Japan's legal ban on naked short-selling in the stock market will be extended for another six months beyond Oct. 31.
Dan Yang Targets Babies with Vinci Tablet
Dan Yang's tablet helps children make the most of their developmental window of opportunity.
Rajat Gupta Freed on $10 Mil. Bail
Rajat Gupta was released Wednesday afternoon on $10m bail after pleading not guilty to six charges of insider trading.
Saab Breaks Off Deal with Chinese Firms
Troubled Swedish carmaker Saab announced that it was backing out of an investment deal with China's Pang Da.
Foreign Firms Lose Luster for Chinese Executives
China's state-owned firms are gaining the upper hand over their foreign rivals in attracting executives.
India's Richest Got Much Poorer Since 2010
India's 100 richest people are collectively almost 20% poorer than they were last year.
Yin Woon Rani to Head Universal McCann
A Grey Group veteran will head up Universal McCann's North American operations.
China's Pang Da, Youngman Lotus to Buy Saab
In an apparent reversal of his earlier position, Victor Muller has agreed to sell Saab to Pang Da Automobile and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile for ...
Sony Seeks to End LCD Joint Venture with Samsung
Sony is in talks to terminate its LCD production joint venture with South Korea's Samsung Electronics.
Anirban Banyopadhyay Unveils Molecular Parallel Processor
Anirban Banyopadhyay has assembled 300 organic molecules into a massively parallel nanoscale computing device.
India Stocks Soar on Infosys Earnings, Global Sentiment
Sensex, India's leading stock index, jumped 422 points Wednesday after software services giant Infosys released strong quarter earnings.
Viet D. Dinh Defends Murdoch Empire
Viet Dinh is the last line of defense for a Murdoch family facing prosecution and loss of control over its global media empire.
Samsung to File Multiple Suits to Block iPhone 4S
Samsung will file patent infringement suits to block the release of iPhone 4S which rival smartphone maker Apple unveiled Tuesday.
Saab Still Awaiting Funds from Chinese Savior
Swedish carmaker Saab is struggling to stay afloat under bankruptcy protection while awaiting $93 million.
Wenzhou Export Hub Suffers from Capital Squeeze
Wenzhou's exporters are liquidating overseas investments and borrowing at usurious rates to fund operations.
Honda to Slash Exports of Japan-Built Cars by Half
Japan's number two automaker will cut by half the number of cars it exports from domestic factories to counter the impact of a soaring yen.
Samsung Files High-Stakes Suits Against Apple
Samsung Electronics has sued Apple in Paris and Milan to end sales of the Apple iPhone 4S because it infringes Samsung patents.
Japan Retailers Report Robust Post-Quake Sales
Japan's retail sales fared far better than expected following the March 11 disasters, fueling record profits.
Jerry Yang Wants to Take Yahoo Private
Yahoo's co-founder is working on a private-equity buyout that will let him regain management control.
Tianjin Ranked China's Top Industrial Park
The Tianjin Economic Development Area is the highest-rated industrial zone among 90 across China.
Maruti Workers Attack Managers, Seize Control
One of India's leading automakers may have to cease operation completely due to violent strikes at key plants.
Changhuei Yang's ePetri Allows Efficient Cell Study
Changhuei Yang has put a wired lab on a chip for efficient, inexpensive high-resolution cell imaging.
Strong Yen Sends Japan Inc on Overseas Buying Spree
The value of Japan's overseas acquisitions during the first eight months of the year more than doubled those of the same period of 2010.
China to Be Biggest Trading Nation by 2025
China will account for 13% of world trade by 2025, overtaking the U.S. as the largest trading nation.
Wendy Chen Links Light Drinking to Breast Cancer Risk
Wendy Chen's study has shown the first direct link between light drinking and increased breast cancer risk.
India Industrial Output Grew 4.1% in August
India's industrial output growth for August fell below the projected 4.5% due in part to the government's efforts at cooling inflation.
Eugene Lee Featured As Leading NFL Agent
NFL agent Eugene T. Lee was featured in an ESPN documentary about sports agents.
Wenzhou Failures Prompt Comparison to Lehman
The number of failing businesses and owners fleeing creditors have sparked speculation that Wenzhou may become China's Lehman Brothers.
Congress Ratifies U.S.-Korea FTA After 4 Years
The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement was approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate Wednesday.
China Auto Sales Rebound Strongly in September
China auto sales appear to be regaining momentum after weak growth during the first eight months.
Foxconn to Produce iPads, Touchscreens in Brazil Plant
Taiwan's Foxconn will begin assembling iPads in Brazil in December under a deal under which Brazil will invest $12 billion in a plant and Foxconn ...
Boyfriend-Tracking App Blasted for Privacy Invasion
A Japanese smartphone application intended to let women track boyfriends or husbands has drawn protests as a form of spyware.
China Projects 9.4% GDP Growth for 2011
China will log 9.4 percent growth for full-year 2011 and 8.7 percent in 2012, predicted a top government economist.
Lucy Koh Hears Apple-Samsung Case
Federal judge Lucy Koh will decide the massive, multi-billion-dollar Samsung-Apple patent suit in the U.S.
Gap to Expand in China, Shrink in U.S.
Gap plans to treble its China presence while closing a fifth of its stores in the U.S. after posting a 3% revenue drop in the ...
Lee Pushes Assembly for Quick FTA Approval
President Lee Myung-bak called on the National Assembly to quickly approve the free trade pact with the U.S.
China Foresees Possible Trade Deficit in 2012
China may see its first annual trade deficit in 20 years next year based on weak export contracts in September and October.
China Walmart Store Closures Linked to Trade Tensions
The resignation of Walmart China's president and the shutdown of 12 stores in Chongqing are seen as signs of rising trade tensions.
Foxconn Scores Another Coup with Kindle Fire Order
Taiwan-based OEM Foxconn is on track to manufacture up to 80% of worldwide tablet PC shipments after a contract to assemble the 2nd generation of ...
Singapore, Hong Kong Ranked Most Business Friendly
Singapore and Hong Kong had the world's best business climates, with the U.S. and S. Korea close behind.
Samsung Beats Apple in Q3 Smartphone Sales
Samsung has overtaken Apple in the third quarter for the first time, shipping 20 million units to Apple's 17.1 million.
China Saviors Said to Renege on Desperate Saab
Two Chinese firms that had pledged an infusion of cash to help Saab restart production are now seeking to back out of the deals.
Homebuying Limits Send China Money Overseas
China's restrictions on homebuying are producing an outflow of investments to overseas housing markets.
China Tax Revenues Jumped 27.4% in 2011
China saw a surge in tax revenues over last year, but the growth rate has been slowing from quarter to quarter.
FBI Probes $700 Mil. Payout to 2 Japanese Bankers
The FBI is investigating a $687 mil. fee paid by Olympus to a pair of Japanese bankers who operated a sleepy investment banking firm on ...
Seung-Wuk Lee Turns Viruses into Lenses, Scaffolds
Cal prof. Seung-Wuk Lee induces viruses to arrange themselves into useful structures.
China Vies with U.S. As EU's Top Trading Partner
China may have passed the US as the EU's top trading partner in July with total trade volume of $49.4 billion.
Japan Logs Record Trade Deficit for 1st Half
Japan has posted the biggest ever trade deficit for the first half of a fiscal year.
India Seeks to Create 100 Mil. New Factory Jobs
India will set up seven big manufacturing zones that will offer less red tape and lower taxes as part of a push to create jobs.
China Current Account Shows Shift from Exports
The shrinking current account surplus show that China is lessening its dependence on exports.
Japan to Extend Ban on Naked Short Sales of Stocks
Japan's legal ban on naked short-selling in the stock market will be extended for another six months beyond Oct. 31.
Dan Yang Targets Babies with Vinci Tablet
Dan Yang's tablet helps children make the most of their developmental window of opportunity.
Rajat Gupta Freed on $10 Mil. Bail
Rajat Gupta was released Wednesday afternoon on $10m bail after pleading not guilty to six charges of insider trading.
Saab Breaks Off Deal with Chinese Firms
Troubled Swedish carmaker Saab announced that it was backing out of an investment deal with China's Pang Da.
Foreign Firms Lose Luster for Chinese Executives
China's state-owned firms are gaining the upper hand over their foreign rivals in attracting executives.
India's Richest Got Much Poorer Since 2010
India's 100 richest people are collectively almost 20% poorer than they were last year.
Yin Woon Rani to Head Universal McCann
A Grey Group veteran will head up Universal McCann's North American operations.
China's Pang Da, Youngman Lotus to Buy Saab
In an apparent reversal of his earlier position, Victor Muller has agreed to sell Saab to Pang Da Automobile and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile for ...
Sony Seeks to End LCD Joint Venture with Samsung
Sony is in talks to terminate its LCD production joint venture with South Korea's Samsung Electronics.
Anirban Banyopadhyay Unveils Molecular Parallel Processor
Anirban Banyopadhyay has assembled 300 organic molecules into a massively parallel nanoscale computing device.
India Stocks Soar on Infosys Earnings, Global Sentiment
Sensex, India's leading stock index, jumped 422 points Wednesday after software services giant Infosys released strong quarter earnings.
Viet D. Dinh Defends Murdoch Empire
Viet Dinh is the last line of defense for a Murdoch family facing prosecution and loss of control over its global media empire.
Samsung to File Multiple Suits to Block iPhone 4S
Samsung will file patent infringement suits to block the release of iPhone 4S which rival smartphone maker Apple unveiled Tuesday.
Saab Still Awaiting Funds from Chinese Savior
Swedish carmaker Saab is struggling to stay afloat under bankruptcy protection while awaiting $93 million.
Wenzhou Export Hub Suffers from Capital Squeeze
Wenzhou's exporters are liquidating overseas investments and borrowing at usurious rates to fund operations.
Honda to Slash Exports of Japan-Built Cars by Half
Japan's number two automaker will cut by half the number of cars it exports from domestic factories to counter the impact of a soaring yen.
Samsung Files High-Stakes Suits Against Apple
Samsung Electronics has sued Apple in Paris and Milan to end sales of the Apple iPhone 4S because it infringes Samsung patents.
Japan Retailers Report Robust Post-Quake Sales
Japan's retail sales fared far better than expected following the March 11 disasters, fueling record profits.
Jerry Yang Wants to Take Yahoo Private
Yahoo's co-founder is working on a private-equity buyout that will let him regain management control.
Tianjin Ranked China's Top Industrial Park
The Tianjin Economic Development Area is the highest-rated industrial zone among 90 across China.
Maruti Workers Attack Managers, Seize Control
One of India's leading automakers may have to cease operation completely due to violent strikes at key plants.
Changhuei Yang's ePetri Allows Efficient Cell Study
Changhuei Yang has put a wired lab on a chip for efficient, inexpensive high-resolution cell imaging.
Strong Yen Sends Japan Inc on Overseas Buying Spree
The value of Japan's overseas acquisitions during the first eight months of the year more than doubled those of the same period of 2010.
China to Be Biggest Trading Nation by 2025
China will account for 13% of world trade by 2025, overtaking the U.S. as the largest trading nation.
Wendy Chen Links Light Drinking to Breast Cancer Risk
Wendy Chen's study has shown the first direct link between light drinking and increased breast cancer risk.
India Industrial Output Grew 4.1% in August
India's industrial output growth for August fell below the projected 4.5% due in part to the government's efforts at cooling inflation.
Eugene Lee Featured As Leading NFL Agent
NFL agent Eugene T. Lee was featured in an ESPN documentary about sports agents.
Wenzhou Failures Prompt Comparison to Lehman
The number of failing businesses and owners fleeing creditors have sparked speculation that Wenzhou may become China's Lehman Brothers.
Congress Ratifies U.S.-Korea FTA After 4 Years
The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement was approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate Wednesday.
China Auto Sales Rebound Strongly in September
China auto sales appear to be regaining momentum after weak growth during the first eight months.
Foxconn to Produce iPads, Touchscreens in Brazil Plant
Taiwan's Foxconn will begin assembling iPads in Brazil in December under a deal under which Brazil will invest $12 billion in a plant and Foxconn ...
Boyfriend-Tracking App Blasted for Privacy Invasion
A Japanese smartphone application intended to let women track boyfriends or husbands has drawn protests as a form of spyware.
China Projects 9.4% GDP Growth for 2011
China will log 9.4 percent growth for full-year 2011 and 8.7 percent in 2012, predicted a top government economist.
Lucy Koh Hears Apple-Samsung Case
Federal judge Lucy Koh will decide the massive, multi-billion-dollar Samsung-Apple patent suit in the U.S.
Gap to Expand in China, Shrink in U.S.
Gap plans to treble its China presence while closing a fifth of its stores in the U.S. after posting a 3% revenue drop in the ...
Lee Pushes Assembly for Quick FTA Approval
President Lee Myung-bak called on the National Assembly to quickly approve the free trade pact with the U.S.
China Foresees Possible Trade Deficit in 2012
China may see its first annual trade deficit in 20 years next year based on weak export contracts in September and October.
China Walmart Store Closures Linked to Trade Tensions
The resignation of Walmart China's president and the shutdown of 12 stores in Chongqing are seen as signs of rising trade tensions.
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