North and South Korea announced that they had agreed to reopen the Kaesong industrial complex, which was closed when tensions grew between the two countries in April.
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China to simplify investment rules to attract foreign investment
In accordance with the new free trade zones, China planned to simply its legislation to attract foreign strategic and financial investors.
ShopRunner minority stake purchased by Alibaba
ShopRunner added to Alibaba's recent purchases made to help in the former's IPO. Recently, ShopRunner a private shipping company owned by Michael Rubin, sold minority stakes to Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group.
Kaesong Industrial Zone to reopen after North and South Korea's joint agreement
Last Wednesday, North and South Korea said through a joint statement that it would reopen the Kaesong industrial zone to attract foreign investors.
China plans to loosen rules on foreign investment on free trade zones
China announced its plans of easing laws for foreign investors in its free trade zones. China has planned to ease laws on foreign investment in the country's new free trade zones.
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Alibaba bought stake in online shopping firm ShopRunner for USD75 million as it prepares for its initial public offering in Hong Kong.
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A source said Sony Corp reached a preliminary agreement with Viacom Inc. for television streaming services.
Coca Cola introduces Huba, its new herbal tea drink, in its Thailand market. Coca Cola initially launched in Thailand its new herbal tea drink, Habu.
Goldman is reportedly leading in the race with Morgan Stanley to acquire largest share of Huarong's stock sale.
Swire Pacific chairman Christopher Pratt, retires and is replaced former Cathay Pacific chief executive officer.
ParknShop, the biggest supermarket chain in China received bids from companies such as Woolworths, KKR and other investors.
Watami Japanese chain of restaurants reveals plan to construct solar stations for Hokkaido. Watami Co (Watami) has announced that it will be building a solar station with Community Wind Power in Hokkaido, a northern island in Japan.
