China Becoming 2nd Biggest Aircraft Market
China will need 5,000 new commercial planes valued at $600 billion by 2030.
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Jess Lee Creates Truly Interactive Fashion Shopping
Jess Lee's Polyvore gives online fashionistas a digital playpen in which to mix-and-match ensembles before buying.
Japan Rice Prices Jump on Radiation Rumors
Fears that rice from the disaster-struck Tohoku region will turn out to have unsafe levels of radiation have sent up trading prices about 10 percent ...
Toyota to Turn Camry into Hybrid
>The strong yen is forcing Toyota to stop exporting Camrys to North America just as it unveils an all-new hybrid version.
Jing Wong Heads Up Qualcomm's Global Business
UVA Law-grad Jing Wang now leads all regions of Qualcomm's global business operations.
Intel to Develop Infotainment System for Hyundai Cars
Intel signed a deal Monday in Seoul to develop an enhanced in-vehicle infotainment platform for cars made by Hyundai and its Kia subsidiary.
Daihatsu Tops Fuel Efficiency with 71 MPG Car
Daihatsu has proclaimed its new Mira e:S the world's most fuel efficient non-hybrid gasoline car.
Shinji Nishimoto Uses MRI to See Through Other Eyes
Neuroscientist Shinji Nishimoto has used MRI brain scans to visualize what a subject is seeing.
Yachtmakers See Huge Potential in China
Global yachtmakers are angling to get into China's nascent yacht market to tap the potentially huge demand represented by its 875,000 millionaires.
Great Wall Leaps Past Slowing China Car-Market Growth
China's homegrown Great Wall Motors saw net profits soar 109 percent in the first half of the year on a 37 percent sales jump during ...
S. Korea Top Spender on Men's Skincare Products
No nation comes close to S. Korea in spending on men's skincare products.
HTC Named Taiwan's Top Global Brand
HTC tops the Taiwan Global Brands 2011 list having the highest brand value.
McDonald's Japan to Close Hundreds More Stores
Hundreds of McDonald's restaurants will be closed next year to boost profit margins due to a decline in demand for fast food.
Phillip Chang Takes Yogurtland Global
Phillip Chang is going international with the self-serve frozen yogurt concept he pioneered in 2006.
Superfast 4G LTE Handsets Roll Out in S. Korea
New smartphones being released in S. Korea take full advantage of LTE 4G's blazing data transmission speeds.
U.S. Is S. Korea's Top Arms Buyer
The United States bought $1.8 billion worth of arms from S. Korea over the past five years, becoming its biggest client.
U.S. Solar Failures Give China Dominant Share
Government subsidies and the failures of several U.S. solar power companies make China the dominant solar-panel producer.
China's 2011 Growth Rate Pegged at 9.5%
Continuing vigorous investments will keep China's economic growth the world's highest, says the IMF.
Korean Dramas Help Japanese TV's Bottom Line
Low-cost imported Korean TV dramas help Japan's TV networks cope with shrinking advertising revenues.
China Pork Consumption Drives World Prices
China's surging appetite for pork is driving up the price of grain and pigs around the world.
Brian Wong Gets $4.3 Mil. for Kiip
Brian Wong's Kiip ad network lets advertisers reward gamers for virtual triumphs.
China's Auto Growth Shifts to Full-Size Cars
Falling prices and rising living standards have made larger models the hottest segment of China's car market.
Hong Kong Jobless Rate at 13-Year Low
A sustained export boom has powered record employment for Hong Kong, bringing down its jobless rate to a better-than-forecast 3.2 percent.
Yao Zhao Shows Energy-Efficient Nanotube Cable
Yao Zhao shows that ultra-light carbon-nanotube cables can carry as much electricity as copper wires.
Severe Pilot Shortage to Hit Asia-Pacific Air Travel
A shortage of pilots and technicians may become the limiting factor in the growth of Asia-Pacific's booming air travel industry.
China Debuts Homegrown Ultra-Light Helicopter
The first ultra-light helicopter manufactured in China was unveiled Thursday at the China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin.
China May See Balanced Trade in 2012
Slowing exports to the West and import liberalization is cutting China's trade surplus to near zero.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
China Consumer Confidence Slips but Still Strong
China's consumer confidence slipped 3 points in the second quarter, the first decline this year.
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.
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.
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 Nurtures Startups by Students Returning from Abroad
China has over 150 firms that help returning Chinese students start up new ventures
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Toshiba to Build Major Energy-Efficient Community
Toshiba Corp. will develop one of the world's biggest energy efficient “smart communities” in Osaka Prefecture.
Ex-China Mobile Chairman Gets Death Sentence
A former China Mobile executive who had confessed to accepting $2.6 million in bribes was given a death sentence on Tuesday.
Toyota May Face Major Recall in China
Toyota's declining market share in China may be further eroded by the possibility of a major recall.
China Becoming 2nd Biggest Aircraft Market
China will need 5,000 new commercial planes valued at $600 billion by 2030.
Jess Lee Creates Truly Interactive Fashion Shopping
Jess Lee's Polyvore gives online fashionistas a digital playpen in which to mix-and-match ensembles before buying.
Japan Rice Prices Jump on Radiation Rumors
Fears that rice from the disaster-struck Tohoku region will turn out to have unsafe levels of radiation have sent up trading prices about 10 percent ...
Toyota to Turn Camry into Hybrid
>The strong yen is forcing Toyota to stop exporting Camrys to North America just as it unveils an all-new hybrid version.
Jing Wong Heads Up Qualcomm's Global Business
UVA Law-grad Jing Wang now leads all regions of Qualcomm's global business operations.
Intel to Develop Infotainment System for Hyundai Cars
Intel signed a deal Monday in Seoul to develop an enhanced in-vehicle infotainment platform for cars made by Hyundai and its Kia subsidiary.
Daihatsu Tops Fuel Efficiency with 71 MPG Car
Daihatsu has proclaimed its new Mira e:S the world's most fuel efficient non-hybrid gasoline car.
Shinji Nishimoto Uses MRI to See Through Other Eyes
Neuroscientist Shinji Nishimoto has used MRI brain scans to visualize what a subject is seeing.
Yachtmakers See Huge Potential in China
Global yachtmakers are angling to get into China's nascent yacht market to tap the potentially huge demand represented by its 875,000 millionaires.
Great Wall Leaps Past Slowing China Car-Market Growth
China's homegrown Great Wall Motors saw net profits soar 109 percent in the first half of the year on a 37 percent sales jump during ...
S. Korea Top Spender on Men's Skincare Products
No nation comes close to S. Korea in spending on men's skincare products.
HTC Named Taiwan's Top Global Brand
HTC tops the Taiwan Global Brands 2011 list having the highest brand value.
McDonald's Japan to Close Hundreds More Stores
Hundreds of McDonald's restaurants will be closed next year to boost profit margins due to a decline in demand for fast food.
Phillip Chang Takes Yogurtland Global
Phillip Chang is going international with the self-serve frozen yogurt concept he pioneered in 2006.
Superfast 4G LTE Handsets Roll Out in S. Korea
New smartphones being released in S. Korea take full advantage of LTE 4G's blazing data transmission speeds.
U.S. Is S. Korea's Top Arms Buyer
The United States bought $1.8 billion worth of arms from S. Korea over the past five years, becoming its biggest client.
U.S. Solar Failures Give China Dominant Share
Government subsidies and the failures of several U.S. solar power companies make China the dominant solar-panel producer.
China's 2011 Growth Rate Pegged at 9.5%
Continuing vigorous investments will keep China's economic growth the world's highest, says the IMF.
Korean Dramas Help Japanese TV's Bottom Line
Low-cost imported Korean TV dramas help Japan's TV networks cope with shrinking advertising revenues.
China Pork Consumption Drives World Prices
China's surging appetite for pork is driving up the price of grain and pigs around the world.
Brian Wong Gets $4.3 Mil. for Kiip
Brian Wong's Kiip ad network lets advertisers reward gamers for virtual triumphs.
China's Auto Growth Shifts to Full-Size Cars
Falling prices and rising living standards have made larger models the hottest segment of China's car market.
Hong Kong Jobless Rate at 13-Year Low
A sustained export boom has powered record employment for Hong Kong, bringing down its jobless rate to a better-than-forecast 3.2 percent.
Yao Zhao Shows Energy-Efficient Nanotube Cable
Yao Zhao shows that ultra-light carbon-nanotube cables can carry as much electricity as copper wires.
Severe Pilot Shortage to Hit Asia-Pacific Air Travel
A shortage of pilots and technicians may become the limiting factor in the growth of Asia-Pacific's booming air travel industry.
China Debuts Homegrown Ultra-Light Helicopter
The first ultra-light helicopter manufactured in China was unveiled Thursday at the China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin.
China May See Balanced Trade in 2012
Slowing exports to the West and import liberalization is cutting China's trade surplus to near zero.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
China Consumer Confidence Slips but Still Strong
China's consumer confidence slipped 3 points in the second quarter, the first decline this year.
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.
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.
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 Nurtures Startups by Students Returning from Abroad
China has over 150 firms that help returning Chinese students start up new ventures
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Toshiba to Build Major Energy-Efficient Community
Toshiba Corp. will develop one of the world's biggest energy efficient “smart communities” in Osaka Prefecture.
Ex-China Mobile Chairman Gets Death Sentence
A former China Mobile executive who had confessed to accepting $2.6 million in bribes was given a death sentence on Tuesday.
Toyota May Face Major Recall in China
Toyota's declining market share in China may be further eroded by the possibility of a major recall.
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