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Amazon.com to Acquire Colis Privé, Competing with FedEx, DHL and UPS

Amazon.com expand its business to delivery service. The company will fully acquire French delivery company, Colis Privé. This acquisition will put Amazon head-to-head with FedEx, DHL and UPS.


Chinese online fashion startup Mogujie will acquire its rival, Meilishuo

Chinese leading fashion e-commerce startup, Mogujie is taking over control of its rival Meilishuo. Both companies is expected to merge in an agreement that will involve a stock swap between both companies.

Investor Sued Former Martin Shkreli's Pharmaceutical Company for $5.4 Million

Investors sue KaloBios Pharmaceuticals Inc. to return $5.4 million of their investment. The investors were brought in by Martin Shkreli. KaloBios Pharmaceuticals Inc. filed for bankruptcy in late December.

China's Slowdown: Hints of the Brink of a Global Disaster?

China's slowdown has caused negative effects in businesses and countries around the world that financially depend on a large chunk of business with the Asian country. China must transition into a consumer drive economy in order to grow in the future, but the steps necessary to do so are complicating their international partnerships.


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After the cancellation of short-term credit facility from Citigroup, South African Airways is in the process of getting guarantee support from the government. South African Airways has had seven CEOs during the past three years. The National Treasury is exploring ways to restore financial support to the airline and will restructure the board as well.
South Africa plans to import 5 million tonnes of white corn from South America as the worst drought since 1992 continue to ravage the area, according to Grain SA, the biggest producers association in the country.
The shopping volume during the US holiday season registered an overall growth of 2.4 percent during 31 October 2015 to 4 January 2016. However, physical sales at malls were not equally rosy as online sales rose 4.6 percent. It's estimated that restaurants and travel segments recorded good business this holiday season as US consumers prefer to spend more.
Chinese phonemaker Xiaomi introduces its new Redmi 3 on Monday. With its full-metal body, the Redmi 3 is a beautiful phone with unexpectedly lower price.
Ted Anthony, AP’s Director of Asia- Pacific news has named Gillian Wong as the News Director for Greater China. Wong, a career journalist is famed for her vast knowledge over China following his coverage over this territory since 2008. The charismatic journalist is going to serve AP from Beijing in its 2nd phase after fist one ended in 2008.
After rising over three percent recently, Japanese Yen eased after the strong guidance on Yuan by China's central bank. The Greenback against Japanese currency fell to its lowest level since August 2015. Several emerging economies' currencies were reeling under pressure.
The Chinese startups showing off their products at CES this year demonstrated the large amount of innovations being created in the country. The companies debuted impressive smartphones, car-smartphone integrations, and giant helicopter-like drones.
Pfizer and other pharmaceutical companies still increase its drugs price in U.S. despite criticism. Mounting objection from politicans and lawmakers is unable to stop market power of companies in the multi-billion dollar phamaceutical industry.
Morgan Stanley, the America based Global financial services firm has described Cincinnati based Kroger as a potential business competitor to Amazon, Walmart followed by a study. The new ecommerce platform has got momentum and enormous popularity due its unique offerings. However, another study has depicted Kroger as a threat to Publix, still remaining away from Amazon or Walmart.
Brooks’ Place, a barbeque joint in Houston, Texas, welcomes the gun carrying customers through a sign placed at its entrance. The smokehouse also offers a 10% discount for the handgun. Some business places have still continue to bar carrying guns in public, while some others remain hesitant in choosing a stunt.
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