trump blocks chinese acquisition of us semiconductor firm

Trump blocks Chinese acquisition of US semiconductor firm

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Sep 13) blocked attempts by a Chinese state-owned firm to acquire an American semiconductor manufacturer, saying this posed a threat to US national security.
chinese banks halt transactions for north koreans

Chinese banks halt transactions for North Koreans

BEIJING: Branches of China's biggest banks have suspended financial transactions for North Koreans, employees told AFP, suggesting that Beijing has pursued stronger measures against its nuclear-armed ally than previously thought.
volkswagen local partners recall 182 million vehicles in china

Volkswagen, local partners recall 1.82 million vehicles in China

BEIJING: German car giant Volkswagen and its two Chinese joint-ventures will recall 1.82 million vehicles in China, the country's top consumer watchdog said Monday, in a new setback for the scandal-hit company.
car dealers warned of bad business performance in second half of year

Car dealers warned of bad business performance in second half of year

The truck market is struggling as the demand for Chinese products has dropped dramatically, while car buyers have canceled their purchase plans and will not return until 2018 when import tariff cuts take effect, making vehicles cheaper.
barcelona begin spending spree with paulinho

Barcelona begin spending spree with Paulinho

BARCELONA: Barcelona made Brazilian international midfielder Paulinho their first signing since banking a world record fee for Neymar on Monday (Aug 14) after agreeing a €40 million (US$47 million) fee with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande.
shares of fiat chrysler surge on report of chinese suitors

Shares of Fiat Chrysler surge on report of Chinese suitors

NEW YORK: Shares of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles surged on Monday (Aug 14) following a report that it is being targeted for a possible takeover by multiple Chinese companies.
chinese rigging pepper prices vpa

Chinese rigging pepper prices: VPA

Domestic pepper prices have been fluctuating abnormally from late July until now, with the VPA blaming price manipulating measures used by Chinese businesses.
beaches shut after palm oil spill in hong kong

Beaches shut after palm oil spill in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Ten beaches typically packed on a hot weekend were closed in Hong Kong on Sunday (Aug 6) due to a palm oil spillage from a ship collision in mainland Chinese waters.
chinese man pays us 10000 for whisky shot at swiss bar

Chinese man pays US$10,000 for whisky shot at Swiss bar

GENEVA: Have you heard the one about the guy who walked into a bar and ordered a US$10,000 shot of whisky?
pm calls on chinese investors to heed technology environment

PM calls on Chinese investors to heed technology, environment

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called on Chinese businesses to increase their investment in important sectors in Vietnam, with attention paid to technological and environmental issues.
air route linking da nang and chinas zunyi to be launched

Air route linking Da Nang and China’s Zunyi to be launched

Chinese tourist arrivals in Viet Nam reached 2.2 million during January to July, up 51 percent year on year, with the figure expected to rise thanks to the launch of a direct air route between Viet Nam’s Da Nang city and China’s Zunyi city.
vietnam leatherware makers make a mark

Vietnam leatherware makers make a mark

Many leading fashion houses have switched from Chinese to Vietnamese makers of leatherware, acknowledging the improved quality of leather craftsmanship in Viet Nam, industry insiders say.
trump macron avoid criticism of chinas xi

Trump, Macron avoid criticism of China's Xi

PARIS: US President Donald Trump and his French counterpart offered praise for Xi Jinping at a press conference Thursday (Jul 13), but avoiding comment or criticism over Chinese Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo's death.
russias putin chinas xi talk trade north korea at kremlin

Russia's Putin, China's Xi talk trade, North Korea at Kremlin

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met on Tuesday (Jun 4) against a backdrop of mounting tensions over North Korea ahead of G20 summit talks with US President Donald Trump.
chinas alibaba to invest another us 1 billion in lazada

China's Alibaba to invest another US$1 billion in Lazada

SHANGHAI: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said on Wednesday (Jun 28) it would inject another US$1 billion into Southeast Asia's Lazada, as the cashed-up company increases its stake in the region's nascent online shopping market.