Chinese Company Offers To Acquire Control Of A Leading U.S. Battery Maker :: With annual sales of approximately 19 million vehicles, China's auto industry is now, by far, the largest in the world. Not content to be the world's volume leader, though, government and industry leaders now share a common objective: "To make China's auto industry the innovation leader by 2020." To underscore this objective, Clean Energy Vehicles [...]
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Cramer Likes Joy Because China Is "Turning Up" :: Mad Money's Jim Cramer likes Joy Global, Inc. (NYSE: JOY) and rates the company a "Buy." Why? In Cramer's view, China is at the bottom of its economic cycle and is turning up. Therefore, the world's second-largest economy will need more coal to make the electricity to power its growth, and with it, the type of mining [...]
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Ford Affiliate to Buy China Truck Maker :: Several weeks ago, the Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) was in the news when it announced that its affiliate, Jiangling Motors Corporation, Ltd. (JMC), has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Taiyuan Changan Heavy Truck Company (Taiyuan). For JMC, which currently makes light trucks and sports utility vehicles, this acquisition marks its first entry into China's [...]
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Junk Bonds Come To China :: During the decade of the 1970s in the United States, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was stuck at the 800 level, common stock offerings were few and far between, and companies with debt ratings lower than single "A" could not issue bonds. That meant that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the key job creators [...]
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Nanya Tech, Inotera report larger losses in third quarter :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Nanya Technology and Inotera, two of Taiwan's memory chip manufacturers, yesterday reported bigger losses for the third quarter compared to the second quarter.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358871/Nanya-Tech.htm
Local bourse ends lower, bargain hunting limits losses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Shares on the Taiwan Stock Exchange closed lower yesterday amid lingering concerns over weakness in the world's economic fundamentals, dealers said.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2012/10/25/358872/Local-bourse.htm
LED backlighting growth expected to be flat in 2013 :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The LED backlighting industry is expected to see production value of US$2.69 billion in 2013, about the same as this year, reported market research firm LEDinside yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2012/10/25/358874/LED-backlighting.htm
EU, Taiwan could begin with smaller trade accords: envoy :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European Union and Taiwan could strengthen bilateral trade ties by starting talks on more specific agreements before moving toward a comprehensive free trade agreement, the EU's trade representative in Taiwan said yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2012/10/25/358875/EU-Taiwan.htm
Macronix reports increase for 3rd quarter sales; loss remains :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Integrated circuit (IC) company Macronix yesterday reported a third-quarter sales increase, which helped narrow the firm's loss in the quarter.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358876/Macronix-reports.htm
China rare earths giant halts output for a month :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China's largest rare earths producer, Baotou Steel Rare-Earth, said Wednesday it had suspended production for a month to try to stem falling prices for the elements.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-china/2012/10/25/358878/China-rare.htm
UK can be valuable source in Taiwan push for low-carbon economy: officials :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The United Kingdom's experience in helping traditional manufacturers apply low-carbon technology could play a key role in Taiwan's bid to develop a low-carbon economy, Taiwanese and foreign officials agreed yesterday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2012/10/25/358880/UK-can.htm
Shock drop in UK factory orders fuels doubts regarding economic recovery :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - British factory orders posted a surprise fall in October, the CBI's industrial trends survey showed on Wednesday, fueling fears that a recent timid economic recovery may not last.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2012/10/25/358882/Shock-drop.htm
Amazon announces plans to launch Japanese-language version of Kindle :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Online shopping giant Amazon said Wednesday that it will launch a Japanese-language version of its hugely popular Kindle next month as it looks to break into the largely untapped Japanese e-book market.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358883/Amazon-announces.htm
EU regulators charge Microsoft over browser breach for Windows 7 OS :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - EU antitrust regulators charged Microsoft on Wednesday for breaching a 2009 order to offer a choice of web browsers to consumers on its Windows 7 operating system, the first step to a possible hefty fine.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358884/EU-regulators.htm
China manufacturing survey suggests industry recovering :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - China's manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery on Wednesday as an HSBC survey provided fresh evidence that the worst may be over for the world's number two economy.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358885/China-manufacturing.htm
China's Huawei labels United States probe 'protectionism' :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Chinese telecoms giant Huawei on Wednesday accused the U.S. of "protectionism" after Congress labelled it a spy threat, and offered to lay bare its source code and equipment in Australia to allay fears.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358886/Chinas-Huawei.htm
Samsung sees 10 percent growth in PC sales :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it expects 10 percent growth in PC sales by volume this year as it bets on new PCs that are hybrids of laptops and tablets to lift sluggish PC demand.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358888/Samsung-sees.htm
HK expects more capital inflows despite action :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Hong Kong's de facto central bank said Wednesday it expects more capital inflows into the city after its fourth intervention in the forex market in a week to curb the local dollar's strength.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358889/HK-expects.htm
China-based ratings firm to target Fitch, SandP, Moody's :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The groups behind a new China-based ratings firm said Wednesday they planned to break dominance of the big three U.S. agencies in assessing state and company debt, a much-criticized part of the financial system.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358890/China-based-ratings.htm
Japan videogame giant Nintendo slashes annual net profit forecast :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japanese videogame giant Nintendo on Wednesday slashed its annual net profit forecast by more than half and said it remained in the red as it prepares to launch the revamp of the Wii game console.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358891/Japan-videogame.htm
Nissan plans to double Thailand production with factory: report :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japanese automaker Nissan is aiming to double its production in Thailand with plans for a new 30-billion-yen (US$376 million) factory near Bangkok, according to a report Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358893/Nissan-plans.htm
Chip-maker SK Hynix logs small profit on foreign exchange gain :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - South Korean chip-maker SK Hynix reported a small net profit in the third quarter Wednesday thanks to a foreign exchange gain that partly offset lower sales of computer memory chips.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/korea/2012/10/25/358894/Chip-maker-SK.htm
Singapore Airlines in US$7.5 bil. Airbus deal, deliveries begin '17 :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Singapore Airlines (SIA) is ordering five more Airbus A380 superjumbos and 20 A350s in a deal worth US$7.5 billion, the leading Asian carrier said Wednesday.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2012/10/25/358895/Singapore-Airlines.htm
Australian inflation increases on the heels of new tax on pollution :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australian inflation came in ahead of forecasts Wednesday, rising a seasonally adjusted 1.2 percent in the September quarter as electricity prices jumped following the introduction of a pollution tax.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/australia/2012/10/25/358896/Australian-inflation.htm
Zynga posts Q3 loss, shares jump after-hours :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Battered shares of Zynga Inc. soared in after-hours trading Wednesday after the social gaming company posted stronger-than-expected revenue for the third quarter and said it will enter the gambling business.
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/company-focus/2012/10/26/358902/Zynga-posts.htm
Get Ready For More China Overseas Investment :: All signs point to the fact that Chinese companies are gearing up to make more overseas direct investments (ODI) in coming years. Moreover, there are indications that they are likely to find more welcoming arms than they have in the past — at least in some circles. First, there’s the anecdotal evidence. Just in the [...]
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Making Sense Of China's Numbers :: With most of the world's major economies still sputtering, there isn't a day that goes by that economic and business commentators don't bring up China, and the fact that the biggest, fastest-growing economy in the world is slowing, and dampening the growth prospects for the global economy in the process. If that's not bad enough, [...]
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China's Financial Institutions Expand Overseas :: The world's beleaguered financial services industry may begin receiving much needed capital support from an unexpected source—China. Reflecting the relative strength and growth of their country's underlying economy, Chinese banks and securities firms are now following the examples of their industrial cousins and stepping up overseas expansion plans. Ever since I've been in China, the [...]
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Lincoln Joins the Luxury Car Race in China :: Last week, the Ford Motor Company (NYSE: "F") announced that it will launch Lincoln in China in the second half of 2014. Ford is currently in negotiations with potential dealers with a goal to establish an independent dealer network for the model that will offer a new level of personalized service not currently offered by [...]
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The Missing $1 Billion in the US Trade Complaint :: On September 17, the United States notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its request for consultations with China on "China's measures providing subsidies such as grants, loans, foregone government revenue, the provision of goods and services and other incentives contingent upon export performance to automobile and automobile-parts enterprises in China." Under WTO rules and [...]
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International Retailers Struggle in China :: In recent weeks, many of the large international retailers have announced changes in their expansion plans for China. Home Depot (NYSE: HD), the large U.S. do it yourself chain, is closing stores, as is Tesco PLC (LSE: TSCO.L), the large U.K. retailer. Even the two earliest entrants into China's retailing industry, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) [...]
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