China
Bitcoin's USD1000 mark on Mt Gox signals windfall for early investors
A report by the Washington Post noted that Bitcoin's increasing trade value would benefit early investors like Bitcoin lead developer Gavin Andresen and the Winklevoss brothers.
U.S. expands China hiring probe to Morgan Stanley
The U.S. Justice Department is probing Morgan Stanley for its hiring practices in China. The move comes as U.S. authorities expand their investigation into whether banks' hiring of politically connected Chinese employees may have breached U.S. bribery laws.
China Everbright Bank Co to gather USD 1.5 billion in Hong Kong IPO
China Everbright Bank Co is set to raise USD 1.5 billion in its initial public offering in Hong Kong, based on calculations done on the lender's sale document.
Burger King forms joint venture to take on McDonald's in France
Burger King Worldwide Inc. formed a joint venture with Bertrand Holding Co. and Naxicap Partners to open new stores in France in the first half of next year. Burger King returned to the country last year, opening three stores with Italian restaurant operator Autogrill.