A Foxconn subsidiary, Foxconn Industrial Internet is its parent vehicle to raise sufficient funds to enable Foxconn to wean itself off from manufacturing devices for Apple Inc and instead align itself towards Made in China 2025 policy by entering into… Read More ›
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Trump proposes heavy fine and management change at ZTE rather than impose sanctions on it
With U.S. lawmakers crystallizing their stance on ZTE, which they describe as a “serial and pre-meditated violators” of U.S. law, and given the national security implications surrounding the case, it would be interesting to see the results of the U.S…. Read More ›
The U.S. and China nearing deal to lift U.S. ban on ZTE Corp
The potential deal underscores the strategic importance tech know-how and market influence are to Beijing while Washington focuses on trade and slashing its trade deficit with China. As per two sources briefed on the talks between the United States… Read More ›
Toyota aiming to increase foothold in China’s EV market
Although earlier it was unthinkable for Toyota to sell electric vehicles, its current strategy tops that since it involves selling EVs that are derived from its’s Chinese partner’s vehicle which do not feature is triple-oval logo. This is the extent… Read More ›
China prefers no escalation in Sino-U.S. ties during negotiations
With a bulging trade surplus with the U.S., China has potentially much to lose if the trade conflict escalates into a trade war. Furthermore, since its military might is dependent on a booming economy, its efforts at maintaining a calm… Read More ›
Starbucks looks to triple its stores in China in the next 5 years
Starbucks is hoping the cost synergies in its deal with Nestle will enable it to mitigate the pressures of fighting waves of small boutique coffee stores in the U.S. and China. Feeling the pressure in its home market, Starbucks Corp… Read More ›
Toshiba’s net profit expected to zoom on planned sale of its NAND memory business
Toshiba’s sale of its memory business hinges on getting regulatory approval from Chinese authorities by May 31, 2018. Toshiba Corp stated, it expects a 33% rise in net income thanks to proceeds from its planned $18 billion sale of… Read More ›
JPMorgan applies to set up majority-owned securities business in China
The U.S. bank is one of several foreign banks, including UBS Group AG and Nomura Holdings Inc who have applied to set up majority-owned securities businesses in China, following relaxation of rules. On Monday, JPMorgan Chase & Co stated it… Read More ›
GM to make South Korea its Asia-Pacific hub
This preliminary deal essentially sets the foundation for Detroit-based General Motors landmark deal, to be signed on May 11 with the South Korean government, which will see it set up its Asia-Pacific HQ in the country. The deals are aimed… Read More ›
Carlyle Group set to raise $6.5 billion for its new Asia focused private equity fund
The deal marks the coming of age of Asia focused funds, which are increasingly making strong headway in strong growth markets such as India, China and Japan. According to sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, the Carlyle… Read More ›