The horrendous Bastille Day attack in Nice by a French-Tunisian man will give National Front leader Marine Le Pen a massive boost in France's presidential election next spring. Even if she loses, the era of free labor mobility is drawing to a close – another casualty of neoliberalism's misplaced faith in markets.
2016-07-18
Hong Kong is a financial mecca, but it has few well-funded powerhouse technology companies. This may be changing, as a …
2016-07-18
Failed coups can be just as consequential as successful ones. The botched putsch in Turkey will have far-ranging implications for the country’s foreign relations and regional role, particularly as relations with both the US and the EU worsen in the coming months.
2016-07-18
Transport and energy projects connecting Central Asia
2016-07-18
American cinema operator AMC Entertainment Holdings, a subsidiary of China's Wanda, announced that they will invest GBP921 million, which is about CNY8.01 billion, to acquire Odeon & UCI Cinemas Group from the private equity firm…
2016-07-18
China inked 97 outbound M&A deals worth US$40.7 billion during the second quarter, 23% and 132% higher than the same period in 2015, according to a new report issued by Baker & McKenzie. The focus of China's outbound investments was on technology and industrials. The former saw 15 deals worth US$17 billion, and the latter […]
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2016-07-18
With the shutdowns of online travel companies like Taozailushang, Maidou Travel, Ailvxing, and the rising dominance of Chinese travel provider …
2016-07-18
The leading Chinese online payments provider is seeking worldwide partners to establish a mobile service ecosphere with overseas airports, department …
2016-07-18
Bain Capital Private Equity and Goldman Sachs have agreed to acquire a majority stake in Korean cosmetics firm Carver Korea from existing shareholders, according to an announcement. No financial details were disclosed. The company plans to use the proceeds on further domestic growth and overseas expansion. After the completion of the deal, which is Bain […]
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2016-07-18
A unit of China Resources Holdings has invested an undisclosed amount in Meituan-Dianping, the largest on-demand local services provider in China, according to a company announcement. The strategic investment will see the state-owned conglomerate to establish a strategic partnership with Meituan-Dianping, initially on projects that will combine China Resources' retail assets with Meituan-Dianping's online platforms. […]
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2016-07-18
Move highlights efforts to head off domestic pressure to force China’s hand internationally
2016-07-18
Banyan Capital, Chengwei Capital, Morningside Venture Capital, BAI and Lightspeed China Partners have invested RMB300 million (US$45 million) in a series A round in DotC United, a Hong Kong-based mobile application developer. Launched in 2015 by mobile advertising firm Avazu Holding, DotC United developed several mobile apps including Swift WiFi and Flash Keyboard. DotC United […]
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2016-07-18
Gome's e-commerce website Gome.com.cn and Rt-Mart's e-commerce business Feiniu.com will join forces to sell more online products. The two parties are currently implementing background system docking which will allow the two companies' websites to merge…
2016-07-18
The keyboard app provider Kika Tech announced the completion of its B+ round of funding and the company's valuation reached …
2016-07-18
No one expected a military-led putsch attempt, much less the seeming amateurishness with which it was carried out. What is certain is that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will use the episode to tighten his grip on power.