In early November, the Russian government released its latest macroeconomic forecast. It could not have been an easy decision: Whereas President Vladimir Putin campaigned in 2012 on a promise that long-term annual growth would reach 5-6% by the end of …
2013-11-14
Today’s policies to combat climate change cost much more than the benefits they produce. Unfortunately, bad political choices often make these policies even less cost-effective, as the EU's climate-change policy demonstrates.
2013-11-14
Relief aid has begun arriving in areas isolated by last weekend’s typhoon but death toll continues to creep up as full extent of devastation becomes clear
2013-11-14
The Communist party’s plenary session offered few signs that vital structural changes are imminent but helped Xi Jinping consolidate his grip on power
2013-11-14
Shanghai-based Chinese online travel community operator Yododo says that the company has received $4 million in series A financing from Gobi Partners. Yododo says it will use the proceeds to improve service quality, increase marketing efforts as well as expand and maintain nationwide Inns and Hostels. Founded in 2006, Yododo is an independent travel platform […]
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2013-11-14
Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE), an investment arm of Standard Chartered, and Boyu Capital have made a joint investment in Multi Concepts Link Restaurant Management (MCL), a China-focused desert cafe chain. The financial terms were not disclosed. The two investors will provide financial services and strategic consultancy to support MCL’s business expansion. The company will […]
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2013-11-14
Advent International has appointed healthcare veteran Dr. Lincoln Chee to its operating partner program in China, according to a company announcement. Dr. Chee will advise and work with Advent to identify investment opportunities and develop portfolio companies in the Chinese healthcare sector. He currently serves as a venture partner at Vertex Venture Holdings, a venture […]
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2013-11-14
New York Stock Exchange-listed Chinese media company Phoenix New Media Limited says that it has entered into definitive agreements with IDG Capital Partners for it to invest millions of U.S. dollars to help accelerate Phoenix New Media's development of its Phoenix FM App business. The specific size of the investment was not disclosed. Phoenix New […]
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