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Google – China and Revenue

Google aims to stay in China
By Richard Waters in San Francisco
Published: January 21 2010 21:52 | Last updated: January 22 2010 00:39
Google on Thursday gave the first indication that it would seek to stay in China even if it… carry on reading.

Google, China, and the New High Ground of Advantage

A hill, a giant chasm, and a cloud-covered peak. Close your eyes and picture a lopsided “M” for a second. That’s the new landscape of advantage. And the rece… carry on reading.

Japanese exports boost growth hopes

By Justine Lau in Hong Kong
Published: November 25 2009 03:31 | Last updated: November 25 2009 03:31
Strong demand from China and other Asian economies helped Japanese exports, which last month fell at their slowest rate for a year, b… carry on reading.

Luxury goods industry on track for recovery

By Scheherazade Daneshkhu in Paris
Published: October 19 2009 12:04 | Last updated: October 19 2009 19:16
Fast-growing luxury goods sales in China will return the industry to growth next year, while the decline in 2009 will be less se… carry on reading.

A-P chip growth returns with phones, China, emerging markets

September 25, 2009 – Semiconductor growth prospects for 2009 and beyond are slightly better thanks to improved demand for mobile phones and the impact of China’s stimulus package, among other factors, according to an analyst update fro… carry on reading.

China closes third toxic plant in a month

By Kathrin Hille in Beijing
Published: August 20 2009 11:15 | Last updated: August 21 2009 02:19
China has closed a manganese smelter after more than 1,300 children living near it were found to suffer from lead poisoning, state media… carry on reading.

Tencent says advertisers are back in action

By Kathrin Hille in Beijing
Published: August 12 2009 22:32 | Last updated: August 12 2009 22:32
Tencent, the operator of China’s largest instant mess­aging platform, on Wednesday called a turning point in online advertising, which ha… carry on reading.

UK and Italy lead European confidence surge

Business confidence is surging across European manufacturing, with the UK and Italy taking the lead, according to reports that also highlight the turnround in Brazil and China… carry on reading.

LCD TV sales outlook raised for 2009: DisplaySearch

Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:16am EDT
SEOUL (Reuters) – Global LCD TV sales volume is expected to increase by 21 percent this year, faster than a previous forecast, helped by strong sales in developed markets and China’s stimulus spending progr… carry on reading.

Beijing sets stage to resume IPOs

By Patti Waldmeir in Shanghai
Published: June 19 2009 03:00 | Last updated: June 19 2009 03:00
China’s securities regulators yesterday set the stage for the resumption of mainland initial public offerings by granting approval to… carry on reading.