China factory output again slips, but fall slows down in October
The manufacturing sector's output again fell in October showing a continuous drop for the past eight months in the world's second-largest economy. However, the drop was at a slower pace in October as the marginal recovery in export orders offset further damage.
Nov 03, 2015 12:42 AM EST
China sees greater shift to internet-based enterprises
There's significant business potential in internet-based business as the higher costs of labor and infrastructure are eroding the profitabilit of tranditional enterprises in China. The vast usage of internet and huge population numbers are luring many businesses to set up shop online.
Amazon logs off 'Register'; breather to Square
Facing stiff competition and suffering low margins, Amazon has decided to shut down its mobile point-of-sale payement service Amazon Register. This decision has turned out to be a fresh breather for competitors such as Square, which is going public this year. Amazon Register will be logged off in early 2016, while existing merchants are allowed to use it till 1 February 2016.
Cross-border technology sharing with Chinese firms worries US defense experts
US technology giants such as IBM, Microsoft, Dell and Cisco are working closely with Chinese companies considering the vast business potential in the world's second largest economy. Taking advantage of technology access to the US companies, Chinsese companies are becoming self-sufficient in developing technology applications in turn pushing military research and operations capability. This may signal threat to US national security, alert US defence experts.
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United Continental holds airport job cuts to ease labor tension
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Delta Airlines to Terminate Atlanta-Dubai flight route on February 2016
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China's Newly Opened Communist Party Theme Park, Received Mixed Criticism from Social Media
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PetroChina Q3 profit slips on oil price rout
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Nov 02, 2015 2:20 AM EST
Virgin America beats forecast in Q3
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GoPro misses revenue targets on sluggish sales, marketing mistakes
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Ferrari shares rev up in market debut but shift to low gear a week later
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