Business

Germany's Voith Agrees to Sell its Kuka Stake to China's Midea for $1.3B

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 04, 2016 07:51 AM EDT

Germany's Voith GmbH has agreed to sell 25.1 percent of its Kuka AG stake to China's Midea group for $1.3 billion, the mechanical engineering group said in a statement on Sunday. read more

Alibaba Unveils new System to Fight Counterfeit Goods

Ellie Froilan   | Jul 04, 2016 07:22 AM EDT

Alibaba has launched a new platform that will be used to detect and take down fake goods following accusations that its sites promote counterfeit products. read more

Chip Maker Qualcomm Files 17 Cases Against China's Meizu Technology

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 01, 2016 07:02 AM EDT

American multinational chip maker Qualcomm announced on Thursday that it has filed a total of 17 patent infringement cases against Chinese smartphone maker Meizu Technology Co. read more

China Vanke Saga: China Resources Opposes Baoneng Group's Motion to Oust Board

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 01, 2016 08:05 AM EDT

After China Vanke's largest shareholder Baoneng Group sought a board meeting to oust the real estate's chairman and 11 other executive directors, its second largest shareholder China Resources has made it clear that it does not support the move. read more

China's JD.com Optimistic About Brexit; Launches 'British Mall'

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 01, 2016 07:52 AM EDT

While some economic analysts have said China will be affected by Britain's decision to leave the European Union, Chinese online retail giant JD.com thinks otherwise. Instead, the company has said it is an opportunity to enhance China's trade and exports. read more

Cosmetic Surgery Demand from China Slows Down in Seoul

Charissa Echavez   | Jun 30, 2016 10:09 AM EDT

South Korea is experiencing a decline in cosmetic surgery demand after a four-minute news report by state-run news agency China Central Television earlier this year exposed a case of a tourist from China being overcharged by a cosmetic surgery clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. read more

HTC Leads Virtual Reality Group with $10 Billion Funding

Ellie Froilan   | Jul 01, 2016 02:56 PM EDT

HTC is planning to transform its virtual reality (VR) department into a separate business. read more

Netflix Says China is Still Very Much on its Radar

Girish Shetti   | Jun 30, 2016 06:48 AM EDT

Netflix Inc won't give up on its pursuit to enter the Chinese market, a senior company executive said on Thursday, as the video streaming company continues to look for new markets beyond the shores of its traditional American market. read more

Chinese Brands Dominate Local Market

Charissa Echavez   | Jun 30, 2016 06:21 AM EDT

China's local brands are leading the market race, gaining market share faster than foreign labels as they are able to cater regional tastes and quickly respond to domestic demands. read more

Uber Offers Boat, Hot Air Balloon Rides in China

Charissa Echavez   | Jun 30, 2016 02:40 AM EDT

Because of tough competition, Uber has added some extra services to its Chinese customers, by hailing them not only a car but also a boat and even a hot air balloon. read more

Chinese-led Zeavion to Acquire Gymboree Corporation's Early Childhood Education Business

Girish Shetti   | Jun 30, 2016 02:10 AM EDT

The Chinese-led Zeavion Company, which focuses on early Child education business, has agreed to buy the early childhood development business of Gymboree Corporation for approximately $127.5 million. read more

China’s Huawei to go Ahead With Investment in UK Despite Brexit Concern

Girish Shetti   | Jun 30, 2016 01:50 AM EDT

Chinese telecommunication company Huawei Technologies has assured the British government that it would go ahead with its planned £1.3 billion ($1.73 billion) investment in the UK, despite the economic uncertainty caused by the country's decision to leave the European Union (EU). read more

Adidas Teams Up with China's Dalian Wanda Group

Charissa Echavez   | Jun 29, 2016 10:43 AM EDT

Adidas AG struck a deal with Dalian Wanda Group co. on Tuesday to develop China's soccer and basketball, sponsor two of Wanda's Ironman triathlon events, and open outlets in Wanda's malls. read more

Xiaomi will IPO in 2025: CEO

Charissa Echavez   | Jun 29, 2016 10:30 AM EDT

One of China's leading smartphone makers Xiaomi might consider an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, Lei Jun, the company's founder and chief executive, said on Tuesday. The announcement comes as the company attempts to establish more physical retail stores and new lineups. read more

Volkswagen Planning to set up First Battery Manufacturing Plant in China

Manthan Chheda   | Jun 29, 2016 05:07 AM EDT

Volkswagen is eyeing China as the first location for its battery-manufacturing plant in a bid to capitalize on the booming electric cars market. read more

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