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Jin was formally nominated as a candidate for the position on June 25.
New Asian Bank Appoints Pioneering President

Former Chinese vice finance minister Jin Liqun was appointed as the first president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Monday.

Xiaomi prepares for penetrating the African market in autumn.
Africa, Xiaomi's New Target for Expansion as Early as Autumn

After getting initial success in emerging markets such as Brazil and India, Xiaomi is setting its sights next on the African market by making product launches as early as September, according to China Business News.

Apple CEO Tim Cook comments on the firm's status in China to reassure investors.
Apple's Tim Cook Reassures Investors on Company Performance; Stock Bounces Back

Tim Cook, Apple Inc.'s chief executive, surprised the public with an unusual move of reassuring stockholders on Monday in statements to CNBC about the iPhone manufacturer's trade in China ahead of a striking 13-percent drop and rebound in its stock price that placed it in a positive stance.

A total of 60 billion yuan will be allotted to help the growth of small enterprises.
China’s Economic Slowdown Hurts Oil Market

The recent and continued collapse of the Chinese economy has weakened the already struggling market for oil. The current economic problem faced by the world’s second-biggest economy has affected the oil market, either directly or indirectly.

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Apple Stocks Rebound From Record Loss After CEO Reassure Investors About Healthy Chinese Market

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently made a comment reassuring all its shareholders about the company’s mainly positive business status in China. Following Cook’s comment, Apple stocks saw a dramatic rebound following the 13 percent drop amounting to about $75 billion in losses.

A new law regarding drones in urban areas is currently being drafted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
Are Drones Nuisance In The Sky?

The recent rise of drone usage have prompted many concerned organizations about the possible hazards these unmanned aerial vehicles pose to the sky. Reports about irresponsible drone users kept on stacking with some claiming that they fly close to airplanes and helicopters with the possibility of inducing mid-air collision.

Winery has shown potential as an attractive investment around the globe.
Rich Chinese Tap into Promising Local Wine Market

With the discovery of soil that is conducive for making wine, planting grapes in the Helan mountain region in Yinchuan has become a popular new business in northwestern China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Shanghai-based China Business News reported.

Hurun released an all-time high Chinese billionaires list for 2015.
Number of Chinese Billionaires Seen at an All-time High in Hurun Report 2015

Chinese billionaires continue to grow in number as their assets spread out mainly from the success of both their local and international businesses, according to Yicai, the Web portal of Shanghai's China Business News.

BT recently announced that it will upgrade its broadband internet services.
BT Accuses US Rivals Of Unfair Competition Practices

BT Group, a British multinational telecommunications company, recently appealed to the United States government to issue a mandate to its native networks to open up their network access at regulated prices, similar to the rules imposed in the United Kingdom.

An oil platform is situated in the North Sea.
North Sea First Quarter Oil Revenue Shows 75% Drop

Recent reports claim that North Sea oil revenues have plummeted in the first quarter of 2015. A recorded 75 percent quarter-on-quarter revenue downfall was reported by Scottish Conservatives.

A total of 60 billion yuan will be allotted to help the growth of small enterprises.
Chinese Stock Market Continues To Struggle Following 8% Fall

The Chinese stock market continues to struggle after a recent eight percent fall which wiped out all of its 2015 gains. Chinese stocks started to plummet in less than an hour after trade opens on Aug. 24.

Luxury brands still could not risk revenues and security with e-commerce platforms.
Luxury Brands Still Hesitant to Adopt E-commerce, Security Issues a Major Concern

A lot of high-end fashion labels are still thinking twice on whether to adopt e-commerce or not, despite the fact that shoppers all over the world are showing eagerness in purchasing items online, Shanghai's China Business News reported.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma reportedly purchased a luxury house in Hong Kong worth HK$1.5 billion ($193.5 million).
Wealthy Chinese from Mainland Buying Property Abroad to Evade Looming Inheritance Tax

Many wealthy Chinese from the mainland are reportedly buying assets abroad in an effort to dodge the impending implementation of inheritance tax, the Want China Times reported.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung Offers $1 Galaxy Trial To Regain Big Screen Market Share

Samsung is offering Apple iPhone users the opportunity to try out one of its flagship smartphone models for $1 in an attempt to regain dominance of the big screen market. The electronics giant has named the promotion a “test drive” of handsets such as the double-curved touchscreen Galaxy S6 Edge, with a 30-day trial including full cellular service.

Toyota will temporarily supply hydrogen stations in California.
Toyota Ditching Takata, Shifting To Rival Nippon Kayaku Co: Sources

Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp is reportedly buying 13 million of air-bag inflators from century-old Tokyo-based smaller parts maker Nippon Kayaku Co, a rival of Takata Corp. This was said to be Toyota’s move to reduce its risk from potentially lethal Takata air-bag inflators.

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