GlobalPost is helping to keep foreign correspondents reporting from the scene
By Azam on January 13, 2009 Add a Comment
GlobalPost is working to keep the foreign correspondents busy while tradition news print struggles with staying relevant in declining market of subscribers and advertising revenues. GlobalPost has ambitious plans on a new revenue model to save foreign dispatches.
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Continue Reading...Nokia Invests in China’s Madhouse
By Azam on October 22, 2008 Add a Comment
Nokia’s venture capital arm invested in China’s mobile advertiser Madhouse, marking its first deal in the mainland. Nokia Growth Partners was established in 2004 by its parent and is still wholly owned by Nokia, targeting mobile technology, services and media.…
Nokia invest 150M More in Venture Arm for Investments in India and China
By Azam on July 31, 2008 Add a Comment 
Nokia announces further 150M Investment in Nokia Growth partners aimed Internet services in the emerging markets investment in India and China. Nokia intends to set up direct operations in India and China .
The investment raises funds under management of Nokia…
Continue Reading...Sohu So Far So Good
By Azam on July 28, 2008 Add a Comment 
Sohu has put up some impressive numbers. Not too surprising is the fact that the company is the official online advertising company for the Beijing Olympics. Sohu (Nasdaq: SOHU) released second quarter earnings before market open on Mon July 28,…
Continue Reading...China 9You online gaming company raises $100M ahead of public listing
By Azam on March 23, 2008 Add a CommentChina 9you recently announced funding to the tune of 100M lead by Temasek Holdings. Reported by redline china from pearl research. 9You launched Gtown a virtual world for gaming experience under the 9you environment for games. 9You says the investment…
Continue Reading...In the City!N: China Style
By Azam on March 20, 2008 1 CommentCity!N has launched a new social networking platform in China geared for Asian young adults. The social network will be based on profiles where users explain their interests such as favorite music, movies, or celebrities. Users rate items of interest…
Continue Reading...China publishes “blacklist” of video Web sites
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SHANGHAI, March 20 (Reuters) - Chinese authorities ordered 25 video-sharing Web sites to halt operations and issued warnings to dozens of others on Thursday, tightening their grip on online content in a move which could scare away…
Continue Reading...China has more Internet Users than the US
By Azam on March 15, 2008 Add a CommentMore people connect to the Internet in China than any other country in the world, a Chinese consulting and research firm BDA announced.
BDA reported Thursday that China surpassed the United States to rank first among nations for its number of…
Continue Reading...Nokia with a new approach
By AZAM on March 1, 2008 Add a CommentNokia is taking a new approach to the mobile phone which is experiencing declining average selling price per handset. Nokia has been aggressively pursuing sales in emerging markets such as India and China resulting in lower cost handset for affordable…
Continue Reading...GyPSii heads over to China
By Azam on February 20, 2008 1 CommentGyPSii, the world’s leading geo-location and mobile social networking provider, has partnered with Shanghai Rannuo and China Unicom to launch its GyPSii service during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
The GyPSii service combines social networking, mobile, location and web…
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