Tags: China
China's Conflict on Environmental Compliance
The thrust of central government to improve pollution standards is being bucked by state owned companies and local government executives fearful of loss of jobs and business in their areas.
South Africa, Small But Terrible
South Africa with its diminutive size has more bang for the buck. Since South Africa's inclusion into the BRIC grouping of major emerging countries, there has been a deafening silence in its ascenscion from the global invesment community.
CITIC PE acquires China Road business of TNT Express
Hoau, TNT Express' road business in China is now the property of CITIC Private Equity. TNT Express, the Dutch express delivery service provider has announced the sale of Hoau, its domestic road business in China.
Next Media's Sale Fails to Launch
Next Media's pending sale was held back by protests and other hindrances. Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong billionaire, has offered his Taiwanese newspaper and magazine for sale but did not push through.