Alibaba IPO: Chinese E-Commerce Giant Almost Certain To List In US Over Hong Kong
Sources say the tech giant is "95 percent" confirmed to go public in New York.
Indonesia's Rising Middle Class Forms Backbone Of Robust Domestic Economy, Compensating For Lackluster Exports
Their spending power is increasing, saving its economy from the damages caused by falling commodity prices.
China To Debut Environmental Tax To Address Smog Problem, Replacing Ineffective Pollution Charges
An environmental tax bill that China's legislators are reviewing would help combat smog - a chronic problem as the nation modernizes.
Thailand's Political Instability Will Hit Its Economy Harder Than Previous Turbulent Times Did
In a weak and still recovering global economy, Thailand can't count on external factors to rescue its economy.
China's Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Benefits The US, Australia And Canada
China's ODI has grown leaps, and could overtake the amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) it attracts this year.
China Banking Reform: 10 Private Companies Including Alibaba And Tencent Allowed To Set Up Private Banks
China's banking sector is ripe for a shake-up, as a number of private companies have been granted permission to set up private-funded banks.
Myanmar Government: More Than 10,000 Local Business Evaded Taxes In 2012-2013
Tax evasion is a major problem for the cash-strapped Burmese government.
Japanese Companies Shift Investment To Vietnam As Thailand And China Become Less Attractive
With China's rising wages and Thailand's political instability, Japanese companies are shifting production to Vietnam.
Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700) Aligns With E-Commerce Giant JD.com To Face Off With Alibaba
Tencent purchased a 15% stake in JD.com, ahead of JD's IPO in the U.S.
Genetically Modified (GM) Food Safe To Eat, Says China's Agriculture Minister
The country's minister of agriculture went on record to promote GM food during the National People's Congress.
China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) First Chinese Firm Licensed To Explore Arctic Oil And Gas Resources
State-owned Cnooc becomes the first Chinese energy company to be granted a license to seek Arctic oil.
China's Astronomical Housing Prices Caused By Taxes And Red Tape, Billionaire Property Tycoon Says
A Chinese property tycoon blamed bureaucratic red tape for unsustainable housing prices.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Is China's Most Desired Smartphone Brand, Ahead Of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Despite having just 7 percent of the Chinese smartphone market, Apple ranks first on desirability.
Myanmar's Telecom Industry To Get $1B Foreign Investment (FDI) From Telenor, Ooredoo And Other Companies In 2014
The industry is expected to receive 20 percent of all foreign investment into Myanmar this year.
The Richest People In China Are (Unsurprisingly) Also The Country's Top Lawmakers
The billionaires in China's National People's Congress this week are wealthier than the 1,000 richest Chinese.
Southeast Asia Receives More Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Than China, Which Is Now The World's Third-Largest Foreign Investor
China has officially been dethroned as the global investment hot spot.
Singapore Tops World's Most Expensive City, But Other Asian Cities Are Cheaper
The Southeast Asian nation is now the most expensive city to live in.
Troubled European Economies Like Portugal, Spain And Greece Lure Wealthy Chinese Willing To Invest Millions In Exchange For Permanent Residency
European countries are opening their doors to wealthy Chinese, as Canada says no. What's the impact of the capital flow?
Chinese Automakers Eye Thailand And Other Emerging Markets As Domestic Competition Heats Up
To keep up growth, Chinese makers are forced to venture out of the domestic market.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Scoops Up The Best Engineers In Asia
There's a new "competition wave" ahead for Apple, but the company aims to be ready for it.
China State-Owned Food Giant COFCO Corporation Spends Billions Buying Nidera NV, A Grains Trader
China's largest state-owned grain trader is buying a 51-percent stake in Nidera NV.
Bitcoin Trade Volume Soars In China Following The Fall Of Mt. Gox
The price tumble from the fall of Mt. Gox has surprisingly benefited China's bitcoin exchanges. Here's why.
China's Insurance Companies In Competition With E-Commerce Giants To Sell Policies Online
Traditional insurers want to sell policies online, but some e-commerce giants have beat them to it.
A China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Oil Pipeline In Myanmar May Fizzle, Following Cutback In Chinese Energy Development
The CNPC-invested oil pipeline will experience another major delay, after a Chinese oil refinery was shelved.
Myanmar Summer Electricity Shortage Poses Serious Threat To Production
Businesses in Myanmar are already fearful that the upcoming summer will be damaging to their production.
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (0700)'s Answer To Vine: Weishi, The Chinese Short Video-Sharing App
Chinese tech giant Tencent has launched a Vine-like short video-sharing app.
China Steel Overcapacity Reaching New Heights "Beyond Imagination"
In a case of 'where you stand depends on where you sit' - China's steel bubble seems to trouble everyone but the Chinese.
Myanmar's Fish Exports Slump In 2013 As FDI Remains Low For Sector
While most industries in Myanmar are expanding, its fish exports sector is contracting.
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) Q4 Earnings Preview: Look For JCP To Slash Loss Despite Weaker Sales
That said, the trajectory of same-store sales was discouraging: a 10% gain in November, a 2% loss in December and a 4% loss in January.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Sues Chinese Government Agency And Domestic Company Over Patent Rights For Siri
Just when it's making headway in China, Apple takes on the government in a software patent case.
