China Auto Sales Grow Again Amid Intense Competition
China passenger car sales erase fears of industry stagnation by recording 5.3% growth in the first half of 2011.
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Japan Economic Index Shows Strong Rebound from Quake
Japan's index of leading economic indicators rose to 99.8 in May from 96.2 in April...
Rick Ham Greens Cities with Induction Lighting
Rick Ham has built his family's US Lighting Tech into a world leader in induction lighting.
China Expands Domination of Brazil's Trade
China is solidifying its position as Brazil's biggest investor and trading partner by expanding investments in the tech sector.
Hyundai-Kia Overtakes Toyota, Honda Globally
The Hyundai-Kia overtakes Toyota and Honda in global unit sales.
S. Korea Trade Volume to Pass $1 Trillion
S. Korea is on track to become a top-five trading nation by the end of 2011.
Subway Leads China Fast-Food Growth
Subway taps into the growth in China's urban office workers seeking a fast, healthy lunch.
Sales Surge for China's Top Developers
China's top 10 real estate developers boosted first-half sales 80 percent over last year to a total of 332.3 billion yuan...
Seoul Sees Boom in Conversions to Business Hotels
Six buildings in Seoul's Myeong-dong shopping and entertainment district are being converted into business hotels...
Chinese Take to Open Road in RVs
China is poised for growth in the adoption of recreational vehicles as more of China's drivers discover...
Kan Cao Reverses Rapid Aging
Kan Cao's study on an accelerated aging disease may lead to new ways to slow normal aging.
Dharmendra Modha Mimics Brain's Efficiency
IBM's Dharmendra Modha has taken another big step toward developing a computer that can match the human brain in efficiency.
S. Korea Hosts 716,000 Foreign Workers
A growing demand for labor by S. Korea's small firms has swollen the ranks of foreign workers to 2.9 percent of the total labor force.
Japan Q2 GDP Falls for 3rd Straight Quarter
Japan's economy shrank an annualized real rate of 1.3 percent in the April-June quarter.
Japanese Firms Seek Relief in Overseas Operations
Over half of Japan's 105 leading firms plan to counter the strong yen, power shortages and falling share prices by expanding operations overseas.
China Buys Foreign Firms at Record Pace
A growing hunger for consumer brands and industrial technology drove China's outbound M&As to record high levels
Toshiba to Build Major Energy-Efficient Community
Toshiba Corp. will develop one of the world's biggest energy efficient “smart communities” in Osaka Prefecture.
Liming Dai Leads Air Force Nanomaterials Project
Liming Dai will lead a team to develop 3D nanomaterials with the unique properties found in flat nano-structures.
China Continues Boosting Holdings of U.S. Treasuries
China added $5.7 billion of U.S. Treasuries in June despite growing pressure to diversify foreign reserves away from the beleaguered dollar.
China-Japan Trade Hits Record High in 1st Half
The total value of trade between Japan and China during the first half of 2011 surged 17.9 percent.
China Raises Yuan Against Dollar to Fight Inflation
China lets the yuan hit record highs against the dollar as it focuses on controlling a surging inflation rate.
H&M to Double Japan Stores by 2012
H&M will more than double the number of stores in Japan over the next year on exploding demand from fashion consumers.
Lenovo Posts Record $5.9 Bil. Sales in Q2
China's top PC-maker hopes to challenge Apple for a bigger share of the mobile internet market.
China Sees Hong Kong Role in Yuan Internationalization
Beijing's plans to use Hong Kong as a conduit for disseminating the yuan as a global exchange currency.
Nikkei Hits 5-Month Low on U.S. Fears
On Monday the Nikkei stock index touched its lowest levels since March 15 on fears the U.S. economic recovery may be losing steam.
China May See Balanced Trade in 2012
Slowing exports to the West and import liberalization is cutting China's trade surplus to near zero.
China Nurtures Startups by Students Returning from Abroad
China has over 150 firms that help returning Chinese students start up new ventures
Groupon China Begins Mass Layoffs
Groupon China, known locally as Gaopeng, is laying off about a quarter of its employees and shuttering at least 13 branch offices.
Janet Choi Links Celiac Disease to Infertility
Janet Choi has established a clear link between undiagnosed celiac disease and a significant percentage of infertility cases.
Toyota, Ford Tie Up for Hybrids, In-Car Systems
Toyota and Ford will jointly develop a hybrid system for light trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Pororo Cartoon May Be Hit by U.S. Anti-N. Korea Ban
Pororo the Little Penguin may run afoul of U.S. sanctions against North Korea...
Only 61.6% of Japan's New Grads Have Jobs
Nearly two of every five Japanese university students who graduated this spring have been unable to find full-time jobs.
China Industrial Outlook Robust Despite July Dip
The Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) suggests industrial production will keep growing at 12-13% rate.
S. Korea Surprised by Trade Deficit with EU After FTA
S. Korea suffered its first trade deficit with the European Union since 1997 after the bilateral free-trade agreement went into effect.
Yuegang Zhang Boosts Battery Energy-Density
Yuegang Zhang pioneers the use of graphene to fortify fragile but efficient electrode materials.
Li Ka-Shing Makes Year's Top British Takeover Offer
Hong Kong's richest man is bidding $3.9 bil. for British utility Northumbrian Water Group.
Ikea to Probe Counterfeit Store in China
A furniture store in southwestern China's Kunming is such an accurate copy of an actual Ikea store that the Swedish furniture giant is considering legal ...
S. Korea to Fine Apple Over Tracking Feature
The Korean unit of consumer electronics giant Apple will be fined over an iPhone feature that can track the location of users.
Toyota Plans Record Production in 2012
Toyota plans to produce a record 8.8 million vehicles in fiscal 2012 with new capacity in China, India, Brazil and the U.S.
Monica Woo Tapped to Head Up Sears Marketing
On August 15 Monica Woo will become the new Chief Marketing Officer for Sears Holdings Corp
Japan's Yen Intervention Sends Dollar Surging
Japan's unilateral steps to weaken the yen Thursday sent the dollar surging to near 80 yen.
Honda's 2nd Quarter Profits Plunged 90%
Japan's number three carmaker saw profits for the April-June quarter plunge nearly 90 percent.
Samsung, LG Extend Lead in N. American Mobile Phones
Samsung and LG are increasing their lead in the North American cell phone market.
Nelson Chai Named President of CIT Group
Nelson Chai has been promoted to president of CIT Group from his post as chief administrative officer and strategy chief.
Hyundai-Kia Closes on 15% of U.S. Car Market
The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group is expecting its share of the U.S. market to pass 15% for the month of August, the company announced Monday.
Asia Stocks Stabilize After Early Plunge
Asia's stock markets stabilized Tuesday after early plunges as U.S. stock futures hinted at a Wall Street recovery.
China's July Trade Surplus Growth Surprises
China's July trade surplus of $31.5 billion was the biggest in two and a half years, surprising economists.
China's July Car Sales Suggest Stronger 2nd Half
A small but significant rise in China's July car sales and output is being seen as an encouraging sign of a rebound in the making ...
Japan Raises Forecasts As Economy Recovers
Japan revised upward its monthly economic forecasts as production and exports recover from the downturn following the March earthquake.
Ming Chow Spots Big Security Holes in HTML5
The next big advance in web browsing could be a quantum leap in opportunities for hackers.
China Auto Sales Grow Again Amid Intense Competition
China passenger car sales erase fears of industry stagnation by recording 5.3% growth in the first half of 2011.
Japan Economic Index Shows Strong Rebound from Quake
Japan's index of leading economic indicators rose to 99.8 in May from 96.2 in April...
Rick Ham Greens Cities with Induction Lighting
Rick Ham has built his family's US Lighting Tech into a world leader in induction lighting.
China Expands Domination of Brazil's Trade
China is solidifying its position as Brazil's biggest investor and trading partner by expanding investments in the tech sector.
Hyundai-Kia Overtakes Toyota, Honda Globally
The Hyundai-Kia overtakes Toyota and Honda in global unit sales.
S. Korea Trade Volume to Pass $1 Trillion
S. Korea is on track to become a top-five trading nation by the end of 2011.
Subway Leads China Fast-Food Growth
Subway taps into the growth in China's urban office workers seeking a fast, healthy lunch.
Sales Surge for China's Top Developers
China's top 10 real estate developers boosted first-half sales 80 percent over last year to a total of 332.3 billion yuan...
Seoul Sees Boom in Conversions to Business Hotels
Six buildings in Seoul's Myeong-dong shopping and entertainment district are being converted into business hotels...
Chinese Take to Open Road in RVs
China is poised for growth in the adoption of recreational vehicles as more of China's drivers discover...
Kan Cao Reverses Rapid Aging
Kan Cao's study on an accelerated aging disease may lead to new ways to slow normal aging.
Dharmendra Modha Mimics Brain's Efficiency
IBM's Dharmendra Modha has taken another big step toward developing a computer that can match the human brain in efficiency.
S. Korea Hosts 716,000 Foreign Workers
A growing demand for labor by S. Korea's small firms has swollen the ranks of foreign workers to 2.9 percent of the total labor force.
Japan Q2 GDP Falls for 3rd Straight Quarter
Japan's economy shrank an annualized real rate of 1.3 percent in the April-June quarter.
Japanese Firms Seek Relief in Overseas Operations
Over half of Japan's 105 leading firms plan to counter the strong yen, power shortages and falling share prices by expanding operations overseas.
China Buys Foreign Firms at Record Pace
A growing hunger for consumer brands and industrial technology drove China's outbound M&As to record high levels
Toshiba to Build Major Energy-Efficient Community
Toshiba Corp. will develop one of the world's biggest energy efficient “smart communities” in Osaka Prefecture.
Liming Dai Leads Air Force Nanomaterials Project
Liming Dai will lead a team to develop 3D nanomaterials with the unique properties found in flat nano-structures.
China Continues Boosting Holdings of U.S. Treasuries
China added $5.7 billion of U.S. Treasuries in June despite growing pressure to diversify foreign reserves away from the beleaguered dollar.
China-Japan Trade Hits Record High in 1st Half
The total value of trade between Japan and China during the first half of 2011 surged 17.9 percent.
China Raises Yuan Against Dollar to Fight Inflation
China lets the yuan hit record highs against the dollar as it focuses on controlling a surging inflation rate.
H&M to Double Japan Stores by 2012
H&M will more than double the number of stores in Japan over the next year on exploding demand from fashion consumers.
Lenovo Posts Record $5.9 Bil. Sales in Q2
China's top PC-maker hopes to challenge Apple for a bigger share of the mobile internet market.
China Sees Hong Kong Role in Yuan Internationalization
Beijing's plans to use Hong Kong as a conduit for disseminating the yuan as a global exchange currency.
Nikkei Hits 5-Month Low on U.S. Fears
On Monday the Nikkei stock index touched its lowest levels since March 15 on fears the U.S. economic recovery may be losing steam.
China May See Balanced Trade in 2012
Slowing exports to the West and import liberalization is cutting China's trade surplus to near zero.
China Nurtures Startups by Students Returning from Abroad
China has over 150 firms that help returning Chinese students start up new ventures
Groupon China Begins Mass Layoffs
Groupon China, known locally as Gaopeng, is laying off about a quarter of its employees and shuttering at least 13 branch offices.
Janet Choi Links Celiac Disease to Infertility
Janet Choi has established a clear link between undiagnosed celiac disease and a significant percentage of infertility cases.
Toyota, Ford Tie Up for Hybrids, In-Car Systems
Toyota and Ford will jointly develop a hybrid system for light trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Pororo Cartoon May Be Hit by U.S. Anti-N. Korea Ban
Pororo the Little Penguin may run afoul of U.S. sanctions against North Korea...
Only 61.6% of Japan's New Grads Have Jobs
Nearly two of every five Japanese university students who graduated this spring have been unable to find full-time jobs.
China Industrial Outlook Robust Despite July Dip
The Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) suggests industrial production will keep growing at 12-13% rate.
S. Korea Surprised by Trade Deficit with EU After FTA
S. Korea suffered its first trade deficit with the European Union since 1997 after the bilateral free-trade agreement went into effect.
Yuegang Zhang Boosts Battery Energy-Density
Yuegang Zhang pioneers the use of graphene to fortify fragile but efficient electrode materials.
Li Ka-Shing Makes Year's Top British Takeover Offer
Hong Kong's richest man is bidding $3.9 bil. for British utility Northumbrian Water Group.
Ikea to Probe Counterfeit Store in China
A furniture store in southwestern China's Kunming is such an accurate copy of an actual Ikea store that the Swedish furniture giant is considering legal ...
S. Korea to Fine Apple Over Tracking Feature
The Korean unit of consumer electronics giant Apple will be fined over an iPhone feature that can track the location of users.
Toyota Plans Record Production in 2012
Toyota plans to produce a record 8.8 million vehicles in fiscal 2012 with new capacity in China, India, Brazil and the U.S.
Monica Woo Tapped to Head Up Sears Marketing
On August 15 Monica Woo will become the new Chief Marketing Officer for Sears Holdings Corp
Japan's Yen Intervention Sends Dollar Surging
Japan's unilateral steps to weaken the yen Thursday sent the dollar surging to near 80 yen.
Honda's 2nd Quarter Profits Plunged 90%
Japan's number three carmaker saw profits for the April-June quarter plunge nearly 90 percent.
Samsung, LG Extend Lead in N. American Mobile Phones
Samsung and LG are increasing their lead in the North American cell phone market.
Nelson Chai Named President of CIT Group
Nelson Chai has been promoted to president of CIT Group from his post as chief administrative officer and strategy chief.
Hyundai-Kia Closes on 15% of U.S. Car Market
The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group is expecting its share of the U.S. market to pass 15% for the month of August, the company announced Monday.
Asia Stocks Stabilize After Early Plunge
Asia's stock markets stabilized Tuesday after early plunges as U.S. stock futures hinted at a Wall Street recovery.
China's July Trade Surplus Growth Surprises
China's July trade surplus of $31.5 billion was the biggest in two and a half years, surprising economists.
China's July Car Sales Suggest Stronger 2nd Half
A small but significant rise in China's July car sales and output is being seen as an encouraging sign of a rebound in the making ...
Japan Raises Forecasts As Economy Recovers
Japan revised upward its monthly economic forecasts as production and exports recover from the downturn following the March earthquake.
Ming Chow Spots Big Security Holes in HTML5
The next big advance in web browsing could be a quantum leap in opportunities for hackers.
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