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China's Haier eyes U.S. living rooms

January 22, 2008 12:32 PM PST

The mini-fridge maker wants to make it big in TVs and lifestyle products, and why not? It's got friends in the NBA and at Macy's and RealNetworks.
Photos: From fridges to upscale phones

Megadeals aid outsourcing recovery

January 18, 2008 3:41 PM PST

Growth among Indian companies, contracts for financial and other business services helped sector bounce back, report says.

Eight business technology trends to watch

January 31, 2008 6:10 PM PST

Eight emerging trends are transforming many markets and businesses. Executives should learn to shape the outcome rather than just react to it.

Online library offers 1.5 million works and counting

November 27, 2007 10:49 PM PST

The Universal Digital Library, backed by several major libraries around the globe, is more about preservation and less about getting clicks.

Samsung to invest $2.2 billion on LCD expansion

November 22, 2007 6:12 PM PST

South Korea's Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it plans to invest $2.21 billion to expand its eighth-generation liquid crystal display line.

Ex-techie's nonprofit Room to Read has room to grow

October 11, 2007 7:25 PM PDT

CEO John Wood plans to expand nonprofit that taps wealthy donors to help build schools and libraries in developing countries.
Photos: Building Room to Read

Cybersquatting escalates in Asia

October 8, 2007 1:36 PM PDT

Inexpensive domain names are fueling the growth of cybersquatting in the region, says domain-name registrar.

CA exec urges Asia to strengthen data-breach laws

September 28, 2007 1:25 PM PDT

Security sales director says region should follow Japan's example to ensure companies take data security more seriously.

China leads Asia in malicious online activity

September 20, 2007 7:46 PM PDT

Report finds that China topped the region in the first half of 2007, producing the most malicious code, spam zombies, bots and attacks.

Chinese airline opts for in-flight mobile service

February 20, 2008 2:31 PM PST

Shenzhen Airlines to install OnAir's phone service across its fleet of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft by mid-2009.

Yahoo files to dismiss China human rights suit

August 28, 2007 12:08 AM PDT

Two Chinese journalists allege the Internet giant "willingly" handed over information that led to their arrest and prosecution.

Vietnam: The next offshoring hot spot?

July 10, 2007 3:59 PM PDT

Despite country's "growing and youthful IT workforce," China and India to remain dominant in outsourced business services.

Microsoft launches new low-cost PC effort in India

June 27, 2007 7:53 PM PDT

The IQ PC, created in partnership with AMD, is set to sell for about $500 and be targeted at the education market.

America's tech moment of truth

July 6, 2007 9:10 PM PDT

Foreign nations are recruiting the country's best companies and universities to go overseas. Can they be won back?

Gateway makes first foray into China

June 15, 2007 7:36 PM PDT

The computer maker will sell its PCs through Digital China, while Dell tries to target upscale consumers in the country.

Flickr expands beyond English-speaking world

June 12, 2007 6:53 PM PDT

Yahoo's photo-sharing site will work in seven new languages, and the company expects new members out of the expansion.

China's new weapon: Low executive pay

June 4, 2007 2:19 PM PDT

Factory workers make less in China than in the U.S., and so do CEOs. But the impact on the market remains unclear.

How good are the censors in China?

May 30, 2007 12:27 PM PDT

From China, CNET News.com reporter Michael Kanellos searches the Internet for "Tiananmen," and sees just how editors can alter history in the Digital Age.

Fujitsu eyes improved designs, consumer push

May 24, 2007 1:18 PM PDT

Company executive admits its PC designs could use a little work, but loves the profits that cell phones generate.

Yahoo bangs gavel down on auction sites

May 9, 2007 1:08 PM PDT

Yahoo Auctions in the U.S. and Canada will shut down on June 16, but the Asia sites will remain up and running.