MEDIA | Hearst invests USD21m in pop-culture network Complex Media

Hearst Corp. has made another bet on an emerging pop-culture brand, investing USD21 million in Complex Media, a digital-media company that operates websites devoted to music, fashion, food and movies. Hearst,

As casinos falter, Mississippi sells debt backed by gambling tax

Mississippi, the poorest U.S. state, is selling its first bonds backed by gambling taxes after its share of the winnings fell to the lowest since 1997, two casinos closed and its

Declining smartphone maker HTC booted from blue chip index

Taiwan’s stock exchange has removed smartphone maker HTC from its index of blue chip companies, signposting the dramatic decline of a business that once ranked as Taiwan’s No. 1 brand

Corporate bits | CEM promotes renewable energy by hosting design competition

This year, CEM announced that a record of 600 students and teachers forming almost 100 teams in representation of 23 local schools are expected to participate in the three competitions,

Corporate Bits | Sofitel launches new wine days

Happenings include a partnership with 2004 Worldwide Best Sommelier Enrico Bernardo, a global study about the art of wine, and in-hotel events such as the Rendezvous bin end sale and

Yuan devaluation could weigh on Chinese buyers of US homes

Shanshan Wu already owns three houses back home in China. But the 36-year-old has spent the last two months in Chicago shopping for a three-bedroom. She’s got cash to spend -

Nature | Volkswagen admits to cheating U.S. emissions tests for years

Volkswagen AG admitted to systematically cheating on U.S. air pollution tests for years, leaving the automaker vulnerable to billions in fines and possible criminal prosecution. The company sold diesel Volkswagen and

Real Estate Matters | All you wanted to know about property investment Part 5 – Mistakes to avoid when buying investment property

Juliet Risdon is a Director of JML Property and a property investor. Having established the company in 1994, JML Property offers Investment Property & Homes. It specializes in managing properties

Corporate Bits | Sheraton Macao introduces new “paired” bar menu concept

Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central team members joined hands with team members from Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotels in Macau on Wednesday to participate in “Race Around the World.” The

Uber rival Lyft teams with China’s top ride-hailing service

Two of Uber’s fiercest rivals are teaming up to challenge the ride-hailing company in the world’s largest markets. Didi Kuaidi, the top car- sharing company in China, invested USD100 million in Lyft

Facebook ready to test ‘dislike’ button

The Spanish owner of the Zara clothing store chain says profit for the first half of 2015 rose 26 percent, boosted by growth in all its markets around the world.

HP to jettison up to 30,000 jobs as part of spinoff 

Hewlett-Packard Co. is preparing to shed up to another 30,000 jobs as the Silicon Valley pioneer launches into a new era in the same cost-cutting mode that has marred much of its

Corporate Bits | MGM presents macau’s first ‘red mansion feast’ in October

The hotel is introducing Huaiyang cuisine to locals and tourists alike. This year marks the 2,500th anniversary of Yangzhou City, and makes the perfect occasion to celebrate the city’s heritage

Daiwa: China risks financial crisis

While the world waits anxiously for the Fed to raise interest rates (or not) this week and the memory of China’s recent stock market crashes and yuan devaluation remains fresh,

Briefs | BMW CEO collapses during presentation at auto show

  BMW CEO Harald Krueger collapsed yesterday during a news conference at the Frankfurt auto show and was helped off stage by staff. His condition was not serious, the company said

Asia stocks mostly lower, BOJ policy unchanged ahead of Fed

Asian stock markets were mostly lower yesterday after Japan kept its monetary policy unchanged ahead of a much anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve decision later this week on whether to raise interest rates. KEEPING

Corporate bits | “Inspire Hope” for Unicef at Sheraton fundraising event

In line with Starwood’s 2015 commitment to improving schools and educational facilities in the poorer areas of the Asia Pacific, Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central will bring together hotel associates

Nintendo taps 65-year-old human resources head as president

Nintendo Co. named a 65-year-­old human resources executive as president to lead the company’s long- awaited push into smartphone gaming and development of its new console. Tatsumi Kimishima will succeed the late

Apple says iPhone on pace to beat last year’s first weekend

“Customer response to iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus has been extremely positive and preorders this weekend were very strong around the world,” Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller said. Apple didn’t give

Corporate bits | CEM launches “E-bill Grand Lucky Draw”

The “E-bill Grand Lucky Draw” promotion period starts now until 18 March 2016. Customers who successfully register for CEM’s e-bill service will automatically enter into the lucky draw. The lucky

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