Business

Coca-Cola Adopts Patriotic Design On 'I'm proud to be an American' Limited Edition Cans

Ellie Froilan   | May 30, 2016 05:02 AM EDT

In celebration of its 75-year partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) and Memorial Day, Coca-Cola is launching a limited-edition red, white, and blue can. read more

Louis Vuitton Parades Cruise Collection in Rio

Charissa Echavez   | May 30, 2016 02:11 PM EDT

Amid the threat of the Zika virus as well as economic and political turmoil, Louis Vuitton showcased its latest cruise collection in the Brazilian port city Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. read more

General Motors Reports Booming Car Sales in China in April

Charissa Echavez   | May 30, 2016 11:29 AM EDT

American automotive firm General Motors and its Chinese partners defied China's economic slowdown by selling nearly 277,979 units in April, up 7.5 percent from the previous year. read more

Adidas Shifts Shoe Production From Asia, Employs Robots

Charissa Echavez   | May 30, 2016 10:55 AM EDT

Footwear maker Adidas is transferring its manufacturing facilities from Asia back to Germany. However, a boost in jobs in the European nation is unlikely as the factory will be operated almost entirely by robots. read more

Wanda Intensifies War With Disney: Opens New Park

Rina S.   | May 29, 2016 10:17 AM EDT

Chinese business tycoon Wang Jianlin inaugurated a new "Wanda City" in Nanchang on Saturday, signaling corporate war with Disney. The theme park features rides, an aquarium and shopping centers. The city is said to have cost more than $3 billion. A statement released by the group claims that the park has "the highest and longest roller coaster and the highest drop tower in China." read more

Adidas to Sell Sportswear Brand Mitchell & Ness

Charissa Echavez   | May 28, 2016 06:16 PM EDT

Adidas announced on Friday that it will be putting its sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness on the market to focus completely on its core brands. read more

H&M to Improve Workers' Conditions in Asian Factories

Charissa Echavez   | May 28, 2016 05:21 PM EDT

Retail clothing store H&M has announced that it will work with trade unions and other global entities like the United Nations to improve its workers' conditions following reports criticizing the state of the company's garment factories across Asia. read more

Heineken Teams up With Asia Brewery for PH Beer Venture

Charissa Echavez   | May 28, 2016 05:13 PM EDT

Asia Brewery Inc. (ABI) has signed a joint venture on Friday, May 27 with Dutch beer maker Heineken International B.V. to brew Heineken brands locally, an addition to ABI's varied beer portfolio. read more

China’s Construction Equipment Company Zoomlion Will no Longer bid for Terex Corporation

Girish Shetti   | May 28, 2016 11:43 AM EDT

Chinese construction equipment maker Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. announced on Friday that it has given up on its pursuit to acquire US-based Terex Corporation. The proposed acquisition talks failed after six months of negotiations. read more

China Reports Slower Industrial Profit Growth Rate in April

Rina S.   | May 27, 2016 01:34 PM EDT

China's major industrial firms reported a 4.2 percent increase in their profits in the month of April, down from the 11.1 percent increase reported in March. read more

China Depreciates Currency to 5 Year Low

Rina S.   | May 27, 2016 01:03 PM EDT

The People's Bank of China has weakened the Yuan to the lowest level since March 2011. read more

Qualcomm to Make Significant Investments in its China Operations

Jenia Cane   | May 26, 2016 10:37 AM EDT

US-based Qualcomm Inc. has committed to significantly increase its investment portfolio in China in its bid to expand the company's server chip business in the mainland. read more

Chinese Government Vows to Strengthen China’s Big Data Industry

Jenia Cane   | May 26, 2016 10:30 AM EDT

Prospects look bright for China's big data industry, as the Central government vowed to establish a more transparent and equal playing field that will attract increased foreign investments into the sector. read more

Lenovo Posts First Loss in 6 Years: Report

Charissa Echavez   | May 26, 2016 04:27 PM EDT

Smartphone maker Lenovo on Thursday posted its first loss in six years, with earnings dragged down by the costs of acquisition and restructuring as well as weak sales of smartphones and personal computers. read more

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