Honda Set to Storm Market for Small Business Jets
The $4.5-million HondaJet is being certified for commercial sale beginning in early 2013 as Honda Motor Company prepares to become a giant in the market ...
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Japan Posts First Trade Deficit Since 1980
Japan posted a trade deficit of ¥2.5 trillion ($32.1 bil.) for 2011, the first such deficit since 1980.
Taiwan's Yulon to Build Cars in Russia
Taiwan's leading carmaker announced that it will begin building cars in Russia beginning this year.
Gang Ren Creates First 3-D Image of Single Molecule
Gang Ren has rigged up a microscope to produce the first-ever detailed 3D image of an individual molecule.
Hong Kong's Top Media Mogul to Retire at 104
Legendary producer Run Run Shaw, who built the Hong Kong film industry into a global player, will retire from Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB) at the ...
China Firm Produces Low-Cost Maglev Train
A firm in Hunan province unveiled a magnetically levitated (maglev) train that is both far less expensive and more environmental-friendly than conventional trains.
Another Chinese Bid Hopes to Revive Bankrupt Saab
China's Jinhua-based Youngman Auto will bid for the estate of bankrupt Swedish carmaker Saab next week, reported Sweden's Daily Industry Thursday.
China's State Firm Profits Surged 12.8%
China's state-owned companies posted combined profits of 2.26 trillion yuan ($356.91 bil.) in 2011, a healthy 12.8% year-on-year gain.
China's Richest Were Biggest Losers in 2011
China's 10 richest families topped the list of the people who lost the most money in 2011 thanks to a plunging stock market and tightened ...
Youming Lu's Compound Protects Stroke Victims
A team led by Youming Lu has developed a compound that can block the mechanism that leads to brain damage during strokes.
Thousands Strike Shenzhen Sanyo Plant on Job Fears
About 4,000 workers at a Sanyo Electric plant in southern Shenzhen joined the rash of recent labor protests in Guangdong province Monday.
Geely Plans to Export 1 Mil. Cars to Europe, US
China's Geely has quietly taken big strides toward meeting its goal of exporting 1 million cars by 2015, most of them to Europe and the ...
Yu-Chueh Hung Makes Fish DNA Memory Device
Yu-Chueh Hung has used a medium based on salmon DNA to make a new type of memory device that can store data indefinitely.
42% of Japanese Firms Miss 2012 Recruiting Targets
About 42% of Japanese firms have failed to recruit enough new graduates for the fiscal year beginning next April.
Kim Jong-Il Death Rumor Roils Korean Stocks
A rumor that North Korean leader Kim Jong-il had died drove down the Korean stock market and sent the won falling Tuesday afternoon.
Hisataka Kobayashi Uses Light to Kill Cancer Cells
Hisataka Kobayashi has devised a technique to kill cancer cells using infrared light without harming surrounding tissue.
China to See Hotel Boom Under 12th Five-Year Plan
China will more than double the number of hotel rooms to 6.1 million by 2025.
Hong Kong No Longer Cheap for China Luxury Shoppers
Mainland Chinese may no longer find holiday shopping trips to Hong Kong such a bargain due to rising travel costs and shrinking discounts on the ...
GM May Block Saab Sale to Chinese Firms
The sale of Saab to two Chinese firms may be blocked by General Motors Co. on the ground that it would adversely impact its interests ...
China Developers Slash New Home Prices
China's residential developers have begun slashing home prices in response to rising inventories and slowing demand.
China Aims to Double Domestic Consumption by 2015
By year's end China will launch a program under its 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) to expand domestic consumption into the nation's leading economic driver.
Buyers from China No. 2 in US Real Estate Market
Buyers from China are second only to those from Canada in snapping up US houses at bargain prices in the wake of the financial crisis.
Japanese High Schoolers Discover De-Coloring Bacteria
The problem of decolorizing waste water produced by the dyeing process may have been solved by a pair of Japanese high school students.
Adidas Lowest in China Social Responsibility Ranking
Adidas was found to be the least socially responsible among 300 foreign and domestic enterprises in China.
Yang Yang's LCD Panels Generate Electricity
Yang Yang's polarizing organic photovoltaic may solve the problem of depleted batteries in portable electronics.
HTC Ships More Smartphones in US Than Samsung, Apple
Taiwan's HTC shipped over 5.7 million smartphones in the US during the third quarter, edging out Samsung for the top spot for the first time.
China's Consumer Confidence High and Rising
High inflation hasn't kept China's consumers from feeling more confident about their financial prospects than they did last year.
S. Korea on Pace to Pass $1 Tril. in Total Trade
S. Korea's imports for the month of October jumped 16.4% over last year while exports grew only 9.3%.
China Home Prices Slip for 2nd Straight Month
China's home prices fell slightly in October for a second consecutive month as the central government's price cooling measures take hold
Anirban Banyopadhyay Unveils Molecular Parallel Processor
Anirban Banyopadhyay has assembled 300 organic molecules into a massively parallel nanoscale computing device.
Apple Falls to 5th in China Smarphone Market
Apple's rise to the top of the global smartphone market in late 2012 hasn't kept it from slipping to 5th place in China as it ...
Wendy Chen Links Light Drinking to Breast Cancer Risk
Wendy Chen's study has shown the first direct link between light drinking and increased breast cancer risk.
Hong Kong Disneyland Begins Expansion Amid Red Ink
On Thursday Hong Kong Disneyland kicked off the first phase of an expansion aimed at allowing it ultimately to turn a profit.
Foxconn to Add 300,000 Robots Without Layoffs
The world's largest electronics contract manufacturer will 300,000 robots to its assembly lines without cutting any of its 1.2 million workers in China,
Yi Cui Achieves Grid-Battery Breakthrough
Yi Cui's new electrode appears ideally suited for use in batteries for electric power grids.
Small Business Startups Surge Among Older Koreans
he number of S. Koreans over the age of 50 who are self-employed jumped to a record 3.1 million in October.
Tokyo, Osaka Bourses to Merge into World's No. 2
Tokyo Stocks Exchange Group Inc. (TSE) and Osaka Securities Exchange Co. (OSE) will merge in January 2013 to create the world's second-largest stock exchange.
Surging China Demand Drives Up Soy Bean Prices
Soybean prices have surged after China decided to import six to eight shiploads to replenish its national soybean stockpile.
Lin Yang Enables Hi-Res Free TV for Speeding Cars
Lin Yang's SuperTV technology lets cars on US freeways receive terrestrial digital TV broadcasts in 1080i resolution.
China's Growth to Remain at Robust 9.2% in 2012
Despite the government measures to ease inflationary pressures, China's economy will grow a robust 9.2 percent in 2012.
Fiat's Wicked Small Racer Reborn at LA Auto Show
The Fiat 500 Abarth, which made its US debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show, is the car most likely to tempt driving enthusiasts who ...
Japan Domestic TV Shipments Plunge 73.7%
Only 746,000 flat-screen TVs were shipped in October, 73.7% plunge from a year earlier.
China Imports Record Amount of US Pork
US pork imports to China hit a new high in September of 41,000 tons.
China LED Sector in Shakeout Amid Bright Prospects
China's LED makers are facing increasingly dark days ahead due to severe over-investment leading to cutthroat competition.
Rachel Roy Launches First Beauty Product
Fashion designer Rachel Roy draws on her love of dramatic, smudgy eye makeup to launch the Rachel Roy Eye Shadow Collection.
Expat Executives in China Happy with Work, Pay
Expats are pleased with China's dynamic, high-growth business environment and globally competitive compensation levels.
Yang Chen Uses Ocean Temperature to Predict Fires
Yang Chen's team has devised an accurate model for using ocean temperatures to predict forest fires.
Korean Firms Dump Binge Drinking for Healthier Outings
Progressive Korean corporations are abandoning the traditional after-work entertainments that have given Korean executives a worldwide reputation as hard-drinking karaoke fanatics.
Beijing Home Prices Fell 5.1% During Past Year
The average price of a new apartment in Beijing fell 5.1% during the first 10 months of 2011 from a year ago to 14,083 yuan ...
Yoshiki Sasai Builds Pituitary Gland from Stem Cells
Yoshiki Sasai has developed a technique to create transplantable pituitary glands from stem cells.
Honda Set to Storm Market for Small Business Jets
The $4.5-million HondaJet is being certified for commercial sale beginning in early 2013 as Honda Motor Company prepares to become a giant in the market ...
Japan Posts First Trade Deficit Since 1980
Japan posted a trade deficit of ¥2.5 trillion ($32.1 bil.) for 2011, the first such deficit since 1980.
Taiwan's Yulon to Build Cars in Russia
Taiwan's leading carmaker announced that it will begin building cars in Russia beginning this year.
Gang Ren Creates First 3-D Image of Single Molecule
Gang Ren has rigged up a microscope to produce the first-ever detailed 3D image of an individual molecule.
Hong Kong's Top Media Mogul to Retire at 104
Legendary producer Run Run Shaw, who built the Hong Kong film industry into a global player, will retire from Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB) at the ...
China Firm Produces Low-Cost Maglev Train
A firm in Hunan province unveiled a magnetically levitated (maglev) train that is both far less expensive and more environmental-friendly than conventional trains.
Another Chinese Bid Hopes to Revive Bankrupt Saab
China's Jinhua-based Youngman Auto will bid for the estate of bankrupt Swedish carmaker Saab next week, reported Sweden's Daily Industry Thursday.
China's State Firm Profits Surged 12.8%
China's state-owned companies posted combined profits of 2.26 trillion yuan ($356.91 bil.) in 2011, a healthy 12.8% year-on-year gain.
China's Richest Were Biggest Losers in 2011
China's 10 richest families topped the list of the people who lost the most money in 2011 thanks to a plunging stock market and tightened ...
Youming Lu's Compound Protects Stroke Victims
A team led by Youming Lu has developed a compound that can block the mechanism that leads to brain damage during strokes.
Thousands Strike Shenzhen Sanyo Plant on Job Fears
About 4,000 workers at a Sanyo Electric plant in southern Shenzhen joined the rash of recent labor protests in Guangdong province Monday.
Geely Plans to Export 1 Mil. Cars to Europe, US
China's Geely has quietly taken big strides toward meeting its goal of exporting 1 million cars by 2015, most of them to Europe and the ...
Yu-Chueh Hung Makes Fish DNA Memory Device
Yu-Chueh Hung has used a medium based on salmon DNA to make a new type of memory device that can store data indefinitely.
42% of Japanese Firms Miss 2012 Recruiting Targets
About 42% of Japanese firms have failed to recruit enough new graduates for the fiscal year beginning next April.
Kim Jong-Il Death Rumor Roils Korean Stocks
A rumor that North Korean leader Kim Jong-il had died drove down the Korean stock market and sent the won falling Tuesday afternoon.
Hisataka Kobayashi Uses Light to Kill Cancer Cells
Hisataka Kobayashi has devised a technique to kill cancer cells using infrared light without harming surrounding tissue.
China to See Hotel Boom Under 12th Five-Year Plan
China will more than double the number of hotel rooms to 6.1 million by 2025.
Hong Kong No Longer Cheap for China Luxury Shoppers
Mainland Chinese may no longer find holiday shopping trips to Hong Kong such a bargain due to rising travel costs and shrinking discounts on the ...
GM May Block Saab Sale to Chinese Firms
The sale of Saab to two Chinese firms may be blocked by General Motors Co. on the ground that it would adversely impact its interests ...
China Developers Slash New Home Prices
China's residential developers have begun slashing home prices in response to rising inventories and slowing demand.
China Aims to Double Domestic Consumption by 2015
By year's end China will launch a program under its 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) to expand domestic consumption into the nation's leading economic driver.
Buyers from China No. 2 in US Real Estate Market
Buyers from China are second only to those from Canada in snapping up US houses at bargain prices in the wake of the financial crisis.
Japanese High Schoolers Discover De-Coloring Bacteria
The problem of decolorizing waste water produced by the dyeing process may have been solved by a pair of Japanese high school students.
Adidas Lowest in China Social Responsibility Ranking
Adidas was found to be the least socially responsible among 300 foreign and domestic enterprises in China.
Yang Yang's LCD Panels Generate Electricity
Yang Yang's polarizing organic photovoltaic may solve the problem of depleted batteries in portable electronics.
HTC Ships More Smartphones in US Than Samsung, Apple
Taiwan's HTC shipped over 5.7 million smartphones in the US during the third quarter, edging out Samsung for the top spot for the first time.
China's Consumer Confidence High and Rising
High inflation hasn't kept China's consumers from feeling more confident about their financial prospects than they did last year.
S. Korea on Pace to Pass $1 Tril. in Total Trade
S. Korea's imports for the month of October jumped 16.4% over last year while exports grew only 9.3%.
China Home Prices Slip for 2nd Straight Month
China's home prices fell slightly in October for a second consecutive month as the central government's price cooling measures take hold
Anirban Banyopadhyay Unveils Molecular Parallel Processor
Anirban Banyopadhyay has assembled 300 organic molecules into a massively parallel nanoscale computing device.
Apple Falls to 5th in China Smarphone Market
Apple's rise to the top of the global smartphone market in late 2012 hasn't kept it from slipping to 5th place in China as it ...
Wendy Chen Links Light Drinking to Breast Cancer Risk
Wendy Chen's study has shown the first direct link between light drinking and increased breast cancer risk.
Hong Kong Disneyland Begins Expansion Amid Red Ink
On Thursday Hong Kong Disneyland kicked off the first phase of an expansion aimed at allowing it ultimately to turn a profit.
Foxconn to Add 300,000 Robots Without Layoffs
The world's largest electronics contract manufacturer will 300,000 robots to its assembly lines without cutting any of its 1.2 million workers in China,
Yi Cui Achieves Grid-Battery Breakthrough
Yi Cui's new electrode appears ideally suited for use in batteries for electric power grids.
Small Business Startups Surge Among Older Koreans
he number of S. Koreans over the age of 50 who are self-employed jumped to a record 3.1 million in October.
Tokyo, Osaka Bourses to Merge into World's No. 2
Tokyo Stocks Exchange Group Inc. (TSE) and Osaka Securities Exchange Co. (OSE) will merge in January 2013 to create the world's second-largest stock exchange.
Surging China Demand Drives Up Soy Bean Prices
Soybean prices have surged after China decided to import six to eight shiploads to replenish its national soybean stockpile.
Lin Yang Enables Hi-Res Free TV for Speeding Cars
Lin Yang's SuperTV technology lets cars on US freeways receive terrestrial digital TV broadcasts in 1080i resolution.
China's Growth to Remain at Robust 9.2% in 2012
Despite the government measures to ease inflationary pressures, China's economy will grow a robust 9.2 percent in 2012.
Fiat's Wicked Small Racer Reborn at LA Auto Show
The Fiat 500 Abarth, which made its US debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show, is the car most likely to tempt driving enthusiasts who ...
Japan Domestic TV Shipments Plunge 73.7%
Only 746,000 flat-screen TVs were shipped in October, 73.7% plunge from a year earlier.
China Imports Record Amount of US Pork
US pork imports to China hit a new high in September of 41,000 tons.
China LED Sector in Shakeout Amid Bright Prospects
China's LED makers are facing increasingly dark days ahead due to severe over-investment leading to cutthroat competition.
Rachel Roy Launches First Beauty Product
Fashion designer Rachel Roy draws on her love of dramatic, smudgy eye makeup to launch the Rachel Roy Eye Shadow Collection.
Expat Executives in China Happy with Work, Pay
Expats are pleased with China's dynamic, high-growth business environment and globally competitive compensation levels.
Yang Chen Uses Ocean Temperature to Predict Fires
Yang Chen's team has devised an accurate model for using ocean temperatures to predict forest fires.
Korean Firms Dump Binge Drinking for Healthier Outings
Progressive Korean corporations are abandoning the traditional after-work entertainments that have given Korean executives a worldwide reputation as hard-drinking karaoke fanatics.
Beijing Home Prices Fell 5.1% During Past Year
The average price of a new apartment in Beijing fell 5.1% during the first 10 months of 2011 from a year ago to 14,083 yuan ...
Yoshiki Sasai Builds Pituitary Gland from Stem Cells
Yoshiki Sasai has developed a technique to create transplantable pituitary glands from stem cells.
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