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...
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Beijing Office Rents on Pace to Surpass Shanghai
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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.
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.
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.
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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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
China Consumer Confidence Slips but Still Strong
China's consumer confidence slipped 3 points in the second quarter, the first decline this year.
Justin Lin Signs Universal Studios Production Deal
Director Justin Lin has signed a two-year first-look production deal with Universal Pictures for his Barstorm Pictures.
Japan to Lend $100 Bil. to Weaken Yen
Japan creates an emergency $100 bil. lending facility to combat the highest yen since World War II.
Walmart Seeks China Growth in Small Cities
Walmart plans to maintain rapid China growth by focusing new stores in third-, fourth- and fifth-tier cities.
Samsung Surges on Patent, Jobs News, HP Rumors
Samsung Electronics is suddenly looking unbeatable as several pieces of news combined to give its shares a big boost Thursday.
Lee Chen Named No. 1 Private Computer Hardware Vender
Lee Chen built A10 Networks from a one-man shop to the nation's leading computer hardware vender.
Toyota to Boost Domestic Output to 15,000 Units A Day
Toyota Motor plans to raise domestic daily output to 15,000 units by March, up from its current level of 12,000 units.
Forever 21's Jin Chang on Forbes Power List
Forever 21 co-founder Jin Chang placed 39th on the Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
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.
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.
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.
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 Retailers Report Robust Post-Quake Sales
Japan's retail sales fared far better than expected following the March 11 disasters, fueling record profits.
Ming Chow Spots Big Security Holes in HTML5
The next big advance in web browsing could be a quantum leap in opportunities for hackers.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
China Consumer Confidence Slips but Still Strong
China's consumer confidence slipped 3 points in the second quarter, the first decline this year.
Justin Lin Signs Universal Studios Production Deal
Director Justin Lin has signed a two-year first-look production deal with Universal Pictures for his Barstorm Pictures.
Japan to Lend $100 Bil. to Weaken Yen
Japan creates an emergency $100 bil. lending facility to combat the highest yen since World War II.
Walmart Seeks China Growth in Small Cities
Walmart plans to maintain rapid China growth by focusing new stores in third-, fourth- and fifth-tier cities.
Samsung Surges on Patent, Jobs News, HP Rumors
Samsung Electronics is suddenly looking unbeatable as several pieces of news combined to give its shares a big boost Thursday.
Lee Chen Named No. 1 Private Computer Hardware Vender
Lee Chen built A10 Networks from a one-man shop to the nation's leading computer hardware vender.
Toyota to Boost Domestic Output to 15,000 Units A Day
Toyota Motor plans to raise domestic daily output to 15,000 units by March, up from its current level of 12,000 units.
Forever 21's Jin Chang on Forbes Power List
Forever 21 co-founder Jin Chang placed 39th on the Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
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.
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.
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.
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 Retailers Report Robust Post-Quake Sales
Japan's retail sales fared far better than expected following the March 11 disasters, fueling record profits.
Ming Chow Spots Big Security Holes in HTML5
The next big advance in web browsing could be a quantum leap in opportunities for hackers.
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.
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.
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