China Developers Slash New Home Prices
China's residential developers have begun slashing home prices in response to rising inventories and slowing demand.
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China Aims to Double Domestic Consumption by 2015
By year's end China will launch a program under its 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) to expand domestic consumption into the nation's leading economic driver.
Buyers from China No. 2 in US Real Estate Market
Buyers from China are second only to those from Canada in snapping up US houses at bargain prices in the wake of the financial crisis.
Japanese High Schoolers Discover De-Coloring Bacteria
The problem of decolorizing waste water produced by the dyeing process may have been solved by a pair of Japanese high school students.
42% of Japanese Firms Miss 2012 Recruiting Targets
About 42% of Japanese firms have failed to recruit enough new graduates for the fiscal year beginning next April.
Yang Yang's LCD Panels Generate Electricity
Yang Yang's polarizing organic photovoltaic may solve the problem of depleted batteries in portable electronics.
HTC Ships More Smartphones in US Than Samsung, Apple
Taiwan's HTC shipped over 5.7 million smartphones in the US during the third quarter, edging out Samsung for the top spot for the first time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tianjin Ranked China's Top Industrial Park
The Tianjin Economic Development Area is the highest-rated industrial zone among 90 across China.
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.
Japan Retailers Report Robust Post-Quake Sales
Japan's retail sales fared far better than expected following the March 11 disasters, fueling record profits.
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.
Eugene Lee Featured As Leading NFL Agent
NFL agent Eugene T. Lee was featured in an ESPN documentary about sports agents.
Wenzhou Export Hub Suffers from Capital Squeeze
Wenzhou's exporters are liquidating overseas investments and borrowing at usurious rates to fund operations.
Saab Still Awaiting Funds from Chinese Savior
Swedish carmaker Saab is struggling to stay afloat under bankruptcy protection while awaiting $93 million.
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.
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.
Mae Tai O'Malley Builds Firm for Lawyer Moms
Seasoned lawyers back-burnering big-firm careers to devote time to kids inspired Mae Tai O'Malley to found Paragon Legal.
China PMI Continues Modest Rise in September
China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 51.2 in September from 50.9 in August.
Jack Ma Keen to Buy Yahoo Despite Yang Rebuff
Alibaba founder and CEO Jack Ma wants to buy Yahoo and has begun discussions with other potential buyers.
Gao Liu Develops Cheap Battery Booster
Gao Liu's polymer boosts battery storage capacity 30% without new manufacturing methods.
Shanghai Disney Resort to Open in 2015
The Shanghai Disney Resort being built in Shanghai's Pudong district will bring a new dimension to China's booming theme park market.
Samsung to Pay Royalties to Microsoft on Smartphones
Samsung Electronics will pay $4-5 for each smartphone it sells to settle Microsoft's claim that the Android operating system.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Ren Ng Releases First Focus-Free Camera
Ren Ng's Lytro is taking orders for a camera that can focus a picture after it's snapped.
India Food Inflation Over 10% Despite Many Rate Hikes
A dozen interest-rate hikes have failed to keep India's food inflation from topping 10% again.
Shanghai Home Prices Keep Rising Despite Tightening
Government curbs on speculation have cut Shanghai's residential sale transactions in half but have failed to keep down prices.
Jack Ma Says Alibaba Has Cash to Buy Yahoo
Jack Ma said that his e-commerce giant Alibaba has readied $20 billion in cash with which to buy Yahoo.
S. Korea Wins Half of World Ship Orders in Q3
South Korean shipbuilders won half the global shipbuilding orders in the third quarter in terms of tonnage, reported the government Wednesday.
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.
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.
China Imports Record Amount of US Pork
US pork imports to China hit a new high in September of 41,000 tons.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
China Auto Sales Rebound Strongly in September
China auto sales appear to be regaining momentum after weak growth during the first eight months.
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.
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.
China Developers Slash New Home Prices
China's residential developers have begun slashing home prices in response to rising inventories and slowing demand.
China Aims to Double Domestic Consumption by 2015
By year's end China will launch a program under its 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) to expand domestic consumption into the nation's leading economic driver.
Buyers from China No. 2 in US Real Estate Market
Buyers from China are second only to those from Canada in snapping up US houses at bargain prices in the wake of the financial crisis.
Japanese High Schoolers Discover De-Coloring Bacteria
The problem of decolorizing waste water produced by the dyeing process may have been solved by a pair of Japanese high school students.
42% of Japanese Firms Miss 2012 Recruiting Targets
About 42% of Japanese firms have failed to recruit enough new graduates for the fiscal year beginning next April.
Yang Yang's LCD Panels Generate Electricity
Yang Yang's polarizing organic photovoltaic may solve the problem of depleted batteries in portable electronics.
HTC Ships More Smartphones in US Than Samsung, Apple
Taiwan's HTC shipped over 5.7 million smartphones in the US during the third quarter, edging out Samsung for the top spot for the first time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tianjin Ranked China's Top Industrial Park
The Tianjin Economic Development Area is the highest-rated industrial zone among 90 across China.
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.
Japan Retailers Report Robust Post-Quake Sales
Japan's retail sales fared far better than expected following the March 11 disasters, fueling record profits.
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.
Eugene Lee Featured As Leading NFL Agent
NFL agent Eugene T. Lee was featured in an ESPN documentary about sports agents.
Wenzhou Export Hub Suffers from Capital Squeeze
Wenzhou's exporters are liquidating overseas investments and borrowing at usurious rates to fund operations.
Saab Still Awaiting Funds from Chinese Savior
Swedish carmaker Saab is struggling to stay afloat under bankruptcy protection while awaiting $93 million.
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.
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.
Mae Tai O'Malley Builds Firm for Lawyer Moms
Seasoned lawyers back-burnering big-firm careers to devote time to kids inspired Mae Tai O'Malley to found Paragon Legal.
China PMI Continues Modest Rise in September
China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 51.2 in September from 50.9 in August.
Jack Ma Keen to Buy Yahoo Despite Yang Rebuff
Alibaba founder and CEO Jack Ma wants to buy Yahoo and has begun discussions with other potential buyers.
Gao Liu Develops Cheap Battery Booster
Gao Liu's polymer boosts battery storage capacity 30% without new manufacturing methods.
Shanghai Disney Resort to Open in 2015
The Shanghai Disney Resort being built in Shanghai's Pudong district will bring a new dimension to China's booming theme park market.
Samsung to Pay Royalties to Microsoft on Smartphones
Samsung Electronics will pay $4-5 for each smartphone it sells to settle Microsoft's claim that the Android operating system.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Ren Ng Releases First Focus-Free Camera
Ren Ng's Lytro is taking orders for a camera that can focus a picture after it's snapped.
India Food Inflation Over 10% Despite Many Rate Hikes
A dozen interest-rate hikes have failed to keep India's food inflation from topping 10% again.
Shanghai Home Prices Keep Rising Despite Tightening
Government curbs on speculation have cut Shanghai's residential sale transactions in half but have failed to keep down prices.
Jack Ma Says Alibaba Has Cash to Buy Yahoo
Jack Ma said that his e-commerce giant Alibaba has readied $20 billion in cash with which to buy Yahoo.
S. Korea Wins Half of World Ship Orders in Q3
South Korean shipbuilders won half the global shipbuilding orders in the third quarter in terms of tonnage, reported the government Wednesday.
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.
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.
China Imports Record Amount of US Pork
US pork imports to China hit a new high in September of 41,000 tons.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
China Auto Sales Rebound Strongly in September
China auto sales appear to be regaining momentum after weak growth during the first eight months.
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.
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.
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