China and Africa Explore Opportunities for Collaboration on Health Care for All
More than 350 health leaders from China and Africa convened in Beijing this week at the 5th International Roundtable on China-Africa Health Collaboration.
Multimillion Minelab Investment Establishes State-of-the-Art Retail Facility in Dubai
The significant US$2 million investment by Minelab recognises Dubai as a key hub for its ‘Gold’ business into the Middle East and Africa.
Reports Suggest Alibaba Eyes Further Global Expansion
Alibaba is expected to turn its attention to both emerging and mature e-commerce markets outside of China, Satish Meena, forecast analyst at Forrester, told CNBC.
Compact Discs Remain Dominant Source for Music in Japan
Around the world, the music business has shifted toward downloads and streaming. But in Japan, compact discs are still king.
Topshop and Miss Selfridge to Push into China
Sir Philip Green’s Topshop and Miss Selfridge brands are to push into China with an agreement to launch on the ShangPin.com fashion retail website next month.
JD.com Raises $1.78 Billion
JD.com Inc., a Chinese online retailer whose business model is similar to Amazon.com Inc.’s, raised $1.78 billion in its US initial public offering after pricing the shares above the marketed range.
The rise of Alibaba
Alibaba is China’s biggest e-commerce group and its profits the envy of companies around the globe.
China reports third quarter growth
China’s gross domestic product expanded 7.8 percent year-on-year in July-September, the first rise in three quarters.
Chinese inflation rises to 3.1%
Consumer prices in China rose by 3.1 percent in September, a seven-month high, fuelled mainly by a surge in food prices.
KFC parent Yum! Brands profits hurt by China food scares
Yum! Brands, the owner of fast food chains KFC and Pizza Hut, says its profit fell 68 percent in the third quarter, as its China sales slumped following controversy over its chicken supply and bird flu scare.
