Cellphone Use Explodes in Vietnam
Vietnam will import $1 billion worth of mobile phones in 2010, estimates the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Mobile phones will become such a high
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L.A. Seeks to Revive Sales at Coroner's Gift Shop
The morgue is about the last place you would think of to go shopping, so it's perhaps unsurprising that sales at Los Angeles County's coroner ...
Engines Just Latest Setback for Airbus Superjumbo
Many wondered whether the world's largest passenger plane would ever be born. Skeptics called the 7-story-tall Airbus A380 too big and ambitious
Business Survey Sees 2.7% Growth for 2011
The pace of the U.S. economic recovery will remain steady but slow in the face of persistently high unemployment and heavy debt burdens
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.
Qantas Returns Two Superjumbos to Service
Qantas said Tuesday it will resume flying some of its A380 superjumbos this weekend, ending a self-imposed flight ban after a massive in-flight engine
Economy Grew Faster in Summer Than Thought
The economy probably grew slightly faster last summer than first thought, benefiting from stronger overseas sales of U.S. goods.
HP's Fortunes Seen As Bellwether of Tech Sector
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s results showed Monday how lopsided the recovery in technology spending has been. HP's results are a barometer
World Stocks Fall on Debt Fears, Korean Flareup
World markets and the euro slid Tuesday as investors worried that Ireland's debt crisis will spread to other fiscally weak European nations and following
GM Sends Treasury $11.7 Bil. from IPO
The Treasury Department says it has received $11.7 billion from the sale of 358.5 million shares of General Motors stock.
SAP Hit with $1.3 Bil. Verdict in Oracle Suit
A federal jury on Tuesday ordered SAP AG to pay $1.3 billion to its archenemy, Oracle Corp., for stealing customer-support documents and software
Euro Slides on Mounting Debt Fears
The euro slid to a two-month low Wednesday amid mounting worries that Europe's debt crisis was spiraling out of control and heading for Portugal
German Business Confidence Highest in 20 Years
German business confidence has unexpectedly risen to its highest level since reunification during November as Europe's largest economy continues
IMF Sees 9.6% Growth for China Amid Risks
China will continue to drive the global economy with a 9.6 percent GDP growth, the IMF forecasts.
Samsung Cancer Cases Not Linked to Chips Says Study
A study commissioned by Samsung finds no link between chemicals used at its chipmaking plants and cancers suffered by six of its workers.
Joseph Kim Achieves Antibody Response from DNA Flu Vaccine
Joseph Kim's Inovio has taken a key step toward a universal DNA-based flu vaccine.
China Alarmed by Bernanke's QE3 Hint
Ben Bernanke's testimony is alarming to China's central planners already struggling to control inflation.
Korean Soju Maker Seeks Bigger Splash in U.S.
A South Korean company recognized as the world's biggest spirits brand is ready to take a strong shot at growing its U.S. following beyond Korean ...
Rex Ng Joins with Lolapps to Take on Zynga
Game publisher Rex Ng joins forces with developer Arjun Sethi to build a social gaming powerhouse.
Microblogging Leads China Growth to 485 Mil. Netizens
Microblogging and group-buying led the growth of China's internet users to 485 million as of the end of June.
Wing Leung Doubles Survival Rate for Leukemia Patients
Wing Leung has boosted the survival rate of young leukemia patients who receive non-matching marrow transplants to 88%.
Another Foxconn Worker Plunges to His Death
Another young migrant worker adds to the long string of suicides plaguing Foxconn's manufacturing plants.
Daihatsu Unveils Super-Fuel-Efficient New Car
Daihatsu Motor Co. will incorporate a radical fuel-saving technology called “e:S” into a new subcompact by the same name to debut in September.
Coca-Cola, KFC to Begin Business in N. Korea
North Korea has agreed to let Coca-Cola and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) to open branches in Pyongyang.
Korea Develops Its First Small Passenger Plane
S. Korea will begin manufacturing small private planes and other civilian aircraft in 2014.
Andrew Yang Wants to Put Bright Minds in Poor Cities
Andrew Yang hopes to use his new non-profit to funnel bright business-minded college grads to economically-distressed cities.
Yi Cui Develops Transparent Batteries
Stanford professor Yi Cui has developed a transparent battery to improve the aesthetics of consumer electronics.
Xin Chen Uses Ultrasound on Tumors
Xin Chen is testing the use of MR-guided focused ultrasound to destroy hypoxic cancer cells.
Nissan Aims to Double China Sales by 2015
Nissan is investing 610 billion yen ($7.81 billion) in the production and the marketing of 30 new models in China.
Antony Young Named CEO of Mindshare N.A.
On October 1 Antony Young will become CEO of WPP's Mindshare North America.
Vietnam Exports to Jump 38.5% in July
Vietnam will post $8.4 billion in exports in July on the strength of robust exports of food and commodities.
Exports to China Helps Keep U.S. Economy in Black
U.S. GDP grew at an anemic 1.3 percent pace in the 2nd quarter thanks to a weak housing market and slowing consumer demand.
Virtual Grocery Stores Hit S. Korean Subways
South Korean supermarket chain Home Plus is letting commuters make use of transit time by covering subway walls with images of groceries.
Hyundai-Kia Overtakes Toyota, Honda Globally
The Hyundai-Kia overtakes Toyota and Honda in global unit sales.
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.
China Raises Interest Rates 3rd Time in 2011
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), is raising the benchmark one-year borrowing...
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...
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.
Samsung Profits Fall on Weak LCD, DRAM Prices
Samsung Electronics’ second quarter profits fell 26.2 percent from last year to 3.7 trillion won ($3.47 bil.)...
China's Auto Exports Rise Amid Sluggish Home Sales
China's domestic carmakers make up for ground lost to foreign brands at home with big gains in exports to developing nations.
China Inflation Rises Again to 6.4 Percent in June
China's consumer price jump of 6.4 percent in June is powered by a 14.4 percent food price jump.
U.S. Exports Surge, Shrink Trade Gap
U.S. exports rose 3.6 percent in July to $178 billion on the strength of telecommunications equipment, civilian aircraft, autos and industrial engines.
Keita Takahashi Moves Out of Video-Game Box
Keita Takahashi moves his unbridled whimsy from Namco Bandai to Vancouver MMO gaming startup Tiny Speck.
China Airline Stocks Soar on Government Plans
Airline stocks surge as China announces a five-year push to create two or three global competitors.
Terry Hsiao Pioneers Multimedia Mobile Messaging
If you use your smart phone to share music, videos and photos, you are probably a beneficiary of Terry Hsiao's pioneering work in mobile messaging.
China Foreign Exchange Reserves Hit $3.2 Tril.
China's world-leading foreign exchange reserves jumped 30.3 percent year-on-year to hit $3.1975 trillion.
China Claims Success in Fighting Pirated Goods
China is claiming success in its nine-month crackdown on product piracy leading to 3.43 billion yuan ($530 million) in intellectual property infringement cases.
China Growth Slowed to 9.6% for First Half
China's growth slowed to 9.5 percent in the second quarter from 9.7 percent in the first quarter to end the first half at 9.6 percent...
Beijing Office Rents on Pace to Surpass Shanghai
Beijing office property is becoming the most attractive real estate investment for domestic and multinational firms.
China's Working Population to Peak in 2013
China's shrinking working population is driving a push toward a better-paid, more efficient workforce.
Cellphone Use Explodes in Vietnam
Vietnam will import $1 billion worth of mobile phones in 2010, estimates the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Mobile phones will become such a high
L.A. Seeks to Revive Sales at Coroner's Gift Shop
The morgue is about the last place you would think of to go shopping, so it's perhaps unsurprising that sales at Los Angeles County's coroner ...
Engines Just Latest Setback for Airbus Superjumbo
Many wondered whether the world's largest passenger plane would ever be born. Skeptics called the 7-story-tall Airbus A380 too big and ambitious
Business Survey Sees 2.7% Growth for 2011
The pace of the U.S. economic recovery will remain steady but slow in the face of persistently high unemployment and heavy debt burdens
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.
Qantas Returns Two Superjumbos to Service
Qantas said Tuesday it will resume flying some of its A380 superjumbos this weekend, ending a self-imposed flight ban after a massive in-flight engine
Economy Grew Faster in Summer Than Thought
The economy probably grew slightly faster last summer than first thought, benefiting from stronger overseas sales of U.S. goods.
HP's Fortunes Seen As Bellwether of Tech Sector
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s results showed Monday how lopsided the recovery in technology spending has been. HP's results are a barometer
World Stocks Fall on Debt Fears, Korean Flareup
World markets and the euro slid Tuesday as investors worried that Ireland's debt crisis will spread to other fiscally weak European nations and following
GM Sends Treasury $11.7 Bil. from IPO
The Treasury Department says it has received $11.7 billion from the sale of 358.5 million shares of General Motors stock.
SAP Hit with $1.3 Bil. Verdict in Oracle Suit
A federal jury on Tuesday ordered SAP AG to pay $1.3 billion to its archenemy, Oracle Corp., for stealing customer-support documents and software
Euro Slides on Mounting Debt Fears
The euro slid to a two-month low Wednesday amid mounting worries that Europe's debt crisis was spiraling out of control and heading for Portugal
German Business Confidence Highest in 20 Years
German business confidence has unexpectedly risen to its highest level since reunification during November as Europe's largest economy continues
IMF Sees 9.6% Growth for China Amid Risks
China will continue to drive the global economy with a 9.6 percent GDP growth, the IMF forecasts.
Samsung Cancer Cases Not Linked to Chips Says Study
A study commissioned by Samsung finds no link between chemicals used at its chipmaking plants and cancers suffered by six of its workers.
Joseph Kim Achieves Antibody Response from DNA Flu Vaccine
Joseph Kim's Inovio has taken a key step toward a universal DNA-based flu vaccine.
China Alarmed by Bernanke's QE3 Hint
Ben Bernanke's testimony is alarming to China's central planners already struggling to control inflation.
Korean Soju Maker Seeks Bigger Splash in U.S.
A South Korean company recognized as the world's biggest spirits brand is ready to take a strong shot at growing its U.S. following beyond Korean ...
Rex Ng Joins with Lolapps to Take on Zynga
Game publisher Rex Ng joins forces with developer Arjun Sethi to build a social gaming powerhouse.
Microblogging Leads China Growth to 485 Mil. Netizens
Microblogging and group-buying led the growth of China's internet users to 485 million as of the end of June.
Wing Leung Doubles Survival Rate for Leukemia Patients
Wing Leung has boosted the survival rate of young leukemia patients who receive non-matching marrow transplants to 88%.
Another Foxconn Worker Plunges to His Death
Another young migrant worker adds to the long string of suicides plaguing Foxconn's manufacturing plants.
Daihatsu Unveils Super-Fuel-Efficient New Car
Daihatsu Motor Co. will incorporate a radical fuel-saving technology called “e:S” into a new subcompact by the same name to debut in September.
Coca-Cola, KFC to Begin Business in N. Korea
North Korea has agreed to let Coca-Cola and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) to open branches in Pyongyang.
Korea Develops Its First Small Passenger Plane
S. Korea will begin manufacturing small private planes and other civilian aircraft in 2014.
Andrew Yang Wants to Put Bright Minds in Poor Cities
Andrew Yang hopes to use his new non-profit to funnel bright business-minded college grads to economically-distressed cities.
Yi Cui Develops Transparent Batteries
Stanford professor Yi Cui has developed a transparent battery to improve the aesthetics of consumer electronics.
Xin Chen Uses Ultrasound on Tumors
Xin Chen is testing the use of MR-guided focused ultrasound to destroy hypoxic cancer cells.
Nissan Aims to Double China Sales by 2015
Nissan is investing 610 billion yen ($7.81 billion) in the production and the marketing of 30 new models in China.
Antony Young Named CEO of Mindshare N.A.
On October 1 Antony Young will become CEO of WPP's Mindshare North America.
Vietnam Exports to Jump 38.5% in July
Vietnam will post $8.4 billion in exports in July on the strength of robust exports of food and commodities.
Exports to China Helps Keep U.S. Economy in Black
U.S. GDP grew at an anemic 1.3 percent pace in the 2nd quarter thanks to a weak housing market and slowing consumer demand.
Virtual Grocery Stores Hit S. Korean Subways
South Korean supermarket chain Home Plus is letting commuters make use of transit time by covering subway walls with images of groceries.
Hyundai-Kia Overtakes Toyota, Honda Globally
The Hyundai-Kia overtakes Toyota and Honda in global unit sales.
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.
China Raises Interest Rates 3rd Time in 2011
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), is raising the benchmark one-year borrowing...
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...
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.
Samsung Profits Fall on Weak LCD, DRAM Prices
Samsung Electronics’ second quarter profits fell 26.2 percent from last year to 3.7 trillion won ($3.47 bil.)...
China's Auto Exports Rise Amid Sluggish Home Sales
China's domestic carmakers make up for ground lost to foreign brands at home with big gains in exports to developing nations.
China Inflation Rises Again to 6.4 Percent in June
China's consumer price jump of 6.4 percent in June is powered by a 14.4 percent food price jump.
U.S. Exports Surge, Shrink Trade Gap
U.S. exports rose 3.6 percent in July to $178 billion on the strength of telecommunications equipment, civilian aircraft, autos and industrial engines.
Keita Takahashi Moves Out of Video-Game Box
Keita Takahashi moves his unbridled whimsy from Namco Bandai to Vancouver MMO gaming startup Tiny Speck.
China Airline Stocks Soar on Government Plans
Airline stocks surge as China announces a five-year push to create two or three global competitors.
Terry Hsiao Pioneers Multimedia Mobile Messaging
If you use your smart phone to share music, videos and photos, you are probably a beneficiary of Terry Hsiao's pioneering work in mobile messaging.
China Foreign Exchange Reserves Hit $3.2 Tril.
China's world-leading foreign exchange reserves jumped 30.3 percent year-on-year to hit $3.1975 trillion.
China Claims Success in Fighting Pirated Goods
China is claiming success in its nine-month crackdown on product piracy leading to 3.43 billion yuan ($530 million) in intellectual property infringement cases.
China Growth Slowed to 9.6% for First Half
China's growth slowed to 9.5 percent in the second quarter from 9.7 percent in the first quarter to end the first half at 9.6 percent...
Beijing Office Rents on Pace to Surpass Shanghai
Beijing office property is becoming the most attractive real estate investment for domestic and multinational firms.
China's Working Population to Peak in 2013
China's shrinking working population is driving a push toward a better-paid, more efficient workforce.
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