Feb 05 2012
 Sydney Morning Herald | Dollar's long rally far from done Sydney Morning Herald The last time we did it - predicting the Aussie dollar would rise to $US1.50 as long as the boom in China continued, a barrage of online abuse ensued. The alarm is entirely understandable. Although a high Aussie dollar might be a good thing for ... and more » |
Feb 03 2012
Shark Tank Attacks Business Owner For Not Selling Out America Top Secret Writers Countless manufacturers have resorted to purchasing cheaply made products from China, and so it should be no surprise that Western buyers are starting to find their children playing with toys that are tainted with dangerous imperfections like lead ... |
Feb 03 2012
Pandas at the zoo: What you need to know about furry Chinese diplomats Toronto Star Just think of the merchandising opportunities: In the seven weeks since Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo unveiled its two loaner pandas to the public, officials say they've sold 9000 plush panda toys, at $5 to $65 a pop. Zoo attendance is up 200 per cent. and more » |
Feb 03 2012
 Sheffield Telegraph | LISTINGS: Events, Exhibitions - February 2 - February 9 Sheffield Telegraph Adventure journalist and ultra runner, Nik Cook, will lead the audience and panel of experts through a series of questions about the challenges of Ultra Running and Beyond, Showroom, Paternoster Row, Thursday, February 9, 8.15pm, The Family in British ... and more » |
Feb 02 2012
 TechWeekEurope UK | Boycotts against Apple won't improve factory conditions if there's no ethical ... The Australian A few years ago, I recall, there was concern about lead-based paint in Chinese toys, and Mattel withdrew Dora the Explorers and Elmos across the globe. There was only one death in the end. That was of the factory boss, who killed himself after losing ... The Human Cost of Electronics Manufacturing in ChinaTechWeekEurope UK all 125 news articles » |
Feb 02 2012
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: W.W. Grainger, Altera, Vale S.A ... Sacramento Bee Altera has a large exposure to the telecommunications industry, in particular China. The recent slowdown in China has adversely impacted the company's business. Therefore, we have downgraded our recommendation to Underperform from Neutral. and more » |
Feb 02 2012
 KCET (blog) | Justin Caleb Chenn Finds His Way KCET (blog) As a first generation Chinese American he had to find his own footing within the Chinese community, which has called for his assimilation. Ophelia Chong: You went from a home to living on the street. People who have experienced trauma such as you, ... |
Feb 02 2012
HK tycoon warns of Asian credit crunch Jakarta Post One of Hong Kong's wealthiest businessmen has warned that Europe's push to recapitalize its banks to contain further shocks to the system could lead to a funding crunch in Asia. Billionaire entrepreneur William Fung said few in Asia are paying ... |
Feb 01 2012
TechWeekEurope UK | The Human Cost of Electronics Manufacturing in China TechWeekEurope UK A great deal more attention is likely due to the lead story that appeared on CBS Sunday Morning on Jan. 29, in which a network reporter visited Shenzhen, China, site of the Foxconn factory where Apple's products are assembled. When To Sell Apple?Seeking Alpha all 369 news articles » |
Feb 01 2012
Ron Paul, Fool's Gold Texas Observer It would be up to the “free market” to decide which drugs are safe, to weed out lead toys from China, and presumably to help land planes. Paul opposes the war in Iraq and the minimum wage for the same reason: He believes government is inherently ... and more » |
Jan 31 2012
The Global Stagnation and China Monthly Review Overcapacity will lead inevitably to serious deflationary pressures, starting with the manufacturing and real-estate sectors. Eventually, most likely after 2013, China will suffer a hard landing. All historical episodes of excessive ... and more » |
Jan 30 2012
Apple, Foxconn and the Human Cost of Electronics Manufacturing in China eWeek The recent uproar about the conditions in Chinese factories where Apple's iPhones, iPads and iPods are manufactured is getting a lot of attention, partly because of an article in the New York Times. A great deal more attention is likely due to the lead ... and more » |
Jan 30 2012
The End Of Cheap China, Part III. How YOU Must Prepare For It. China Law Blog (blog) These manufacturers of toys, clothing, shoes, furniture and housewares are standard high volume, high employment, low technology and low margin operators. The Chinese government has decided to let them go for three very good reasons. and more » |
Jan 30 2012
NPD DisplaySearch: Emerging Markets and High Performance Drive Rapid Growth in ... PR Web (press release) The introduction of tablets from new brands, such as Aakash in India, and established brands, such as Dell in China, is boosting competition and adoption. Penetration rates of tablet PCs in China and Asia Pacific are leading the emerging market regions ... and more » |
Jan 29 2012
 Action Figure Insider | A Matter of Control Action Figure Insider Even having someone stationed in China doesn't fix everything. When I was designing toys, I worked for small enough companies that I was often the one overseeing the process through the factory, even staying in China from time to time. and more » |
Jan 28 2012
 Deccan Chronicle | Drinking water scare in Chinese city after industrial pollution Deccan Chronicle Mostly used in industrial effluents, cadmium is a carcinogenic chemical which can lead to cancer. It is a key component in battery production, coatings, electroplating and toys. Exposure can result in fever, pneumonia and kidney failure. and more » |
