Business

China's Tsinghua Unigroup Acquires 51% Stake in HP Unit

Aishwarya Bhatt   | May 20, 2015 12:04 PM EDT

Beijing - Hewlett-Packard Co (HP) has agreed to dispose a controlling 51% stake in its network business based in China. China's Tsinghua Unigroup's parent company spokesperson confirmed the deal on Tuesday. The sale is estimated to be worth over 1billion pounds ($2 billion). read more

China: We're Not Building A Canal To Thailand

Camille Harthy   | May 20, 2015 06:19 PM EDT

Chinese officials quickly shut down reports that China and Thailand have inked a US$28 billion deal to build a canal that would connect the South China Sea to southern Thailand. read more

Wal-Mart Competes With Amazon: Costly Ecommerce Battle Using Large Network Distribution Stores

Gemmie Caranay   | May 20, 2015 06:47 PM EDT

Wal-Mart targets to compete with Amazon in the online marketplace. read more

Los Angeles Officially Lifts Minimum Wage To $15 Per Hour

Jotham D. Funclara   | May 20, 2015 12:31 AM EDT

Tuesday, May 20, turned into an iconic day for the labor force in the City of Angels, as the Los Angeles City Council gave its initial approval to the raise in minimum wage from $9 an hour to $15 an hour. read more

Rio Tinto Posts Solid First Quarter Performance Despite Titanium and Iron Underproduction

Eana Maniebo   | May 19, 2015 01:39 PM EDT

Strong coal and copper production characterized global metal and mineral supplier Rio Tinto's first quarter performance for 2015, even though its titanium and iron ore output were weaker than expected. read more

United Kingdom E.U Membership Will Be Withdrawn; Deutsch Banks Eyeing for 'Brexit' Strategy

Gemmie P. Caranay   | May 19, 2015 12:36 PM EDT

United Kingdom is withdrawing its membership to Europpean Union, but most banks and other businesses are alarmed that it will affect the country's economy. read more

GM 2016 Camaro: What You Need to Know About the New Chevrolet Muscle Car

Kwao Peppeh   | May 19, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

General Motors has unveiled the highly anticipated 2016 Camaro at the Belle Isle Detroit, Mich, this past weekend. The sleek muscle car is the sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro. read more

Two Of China's Richest Men Pour $128M in LeTV Sports Expansion

Camille Harthy   | May 19, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

When two of the richest men in China invest in something, you know it's going to be big and it's going to gain attention. read more

Rolls-Royce Cost Cutting 600 Marine Workers In Norway; Focusing On Aerospace Market

Gemmie Caranay   | May 19, 2015 10:51 AM EDT

Rolls Royce is cutting down 10 percent of their 6000 workers in the maritime unit. read more

China's Xiaomi Launches Operations In The U.S.

Aishwarya Bhatt   | May 19, 2015 09:05 AM EDT

Xiaomi, a 5-year-old upstart, whose tablets and Smartphones have enjoyed remarkable sales in China, is now setting shop in Europe and US. However, Smartphones and tablets will not feature in the company's European and US markets. read more

China Gives Green Light For CNY250B Infrastructure Projects To Boost Growth

Bianca Ortega   | May 19, 2015 08:32 AM EDT

China has given the green light for infrastructure projects worth almost CNY250 billion (HK$317 billion) as part of its bid to boost its economic growth despite the slowdown it is experiencing, according to a top economic planner. read more

Apple Inc Stock Value: Activist Investor Carl Icahn Wrote An Open Letter To Tim Cook; Asks To Boost Shareholders Return

Gemmie Caranay   | May 19, 2015 12:25 PM EDT

Carl Icahn, one of Apple's shareholders, an activitist, said that the company's stock was undervalued. read more

China Overtakes Japan As Biggest U.S. Debt Holder

Bianca Ortega   | May 19, 2015 04:13 AM EDT

After just a month, China has overtaken Japan to become the biggest holder of U.S. debt after significantly increasing its U.S. Treasuries holdings. read more

China's Biggest Mobile Game Developer, 'Naruto' Publisher Receives $673M Takeover Offer

Camille Harthy   | May 19, 2015 01:54 AM EDT

A Chinese investment bank has launched a takeover bid for China’s biggest game developer and publisher, which also owns the intellectual property rights to gaming classics like Dragon Ball and Naruto. read more

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