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China Sovereign Wealth Fund CIC to Boost US Investments
| S. Rina | | Jan 18, 2017 05:06 AM EST |
Chinese sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corporation (CIC) is planning to raise its profile in the United States by looking at alternative investment opportunities. The fund said that its new course of action is prompted by relatively lower returns in the public markets.
Baidu Opens Augmented Reality Lab to Boost Its Fortunes
| S. Rina | | Jan 18, 2017 04:44 AM EST |
Baidu aims to pursue its augmented reality ambitions in 2017 as the company announced that it will open its brand new Augmented Reality lab in Beijing. With this step, the Chinese technology giant is looking to boost its bottom line with the help of state-of-the-art technology.
China Targets 6.5% Growth Rate in 2017: Reuters
| S. Rina | | Jan 18, 2017 04:31 AM EST |
China is expected to emphasize economic stability over growth rate in 2017, with the government expecting to clock a 6.5 percent rate, insiders familiar with the matter told Reuters. The authorities are also looking to contain the risk of real estate bubble and debt overload.
Modi Calls on China to Respect India’s Core ‘Concerns’ and ‘Interests’
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 18, 2017 04:22 AM EST |
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on China to respect his country's core 'concerns' and 'interests' at a geo-political summit held in national capital New Delhi. The call comes at a time when both countries bilateral relationship has been strained by unresolved diplomatic issues.
Beijing to Create Environmental Police to Curb Air Pollution
| Jenia Cane | | Jan 18, 2017 01:35 AM EST |
In a bid to address Beijing’s worsening air pollution, local officials will create an “environmental police force” by the end of March.
Arjen Robben Blasts Players Moving to China, Says They are ‘Wasting Career’
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 18, 2017 01:21 AM EST |
Bayern Munich's midfielder Arjen Robben has sharply criticized young football players moving to China for the greed of money, claiming that their lure for paychecks will eventually destroy their career.
HTC One A9 Receives Android 7.0 Nougat Update
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jan 18, 2017 01:05 AM EST |
HTC One A9 owners in the United States have a reason to celebrate as the phone started to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat on Monday. The update was rolled out over-the-air to unlock models of the HTC One A9.
Coal Mine Collapses in China's Shanxi Province, Kills 9
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 18, 2017 01:01 AM EST |
Nine construction workers were on Tuesday confirmed dead after a mine collapsed during maintenance procedures at the Danshuigou colliery in China's Shanxi province.
Football Transfer Rumors: Barcelona's Gerard Pique Eyeing Move Back to England; Chelsea, Arsenal Waiting
| Cristian Andal | | Jan 18, 2017 12:59 AM EST |
Recent transfer rumors have emerged that Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is planning a move back to England as he has had enough of the feeling of disrespect from Spanish fans in La Liga.
NBA News & Rumors: Pistons Set to Re-Sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope This Summer
| Cristian Andal | | Jan 18, 2017 12:25 AM EST |
The Detroit Pistons are reportedly planning to re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope this summer when the team’s starting shooting guard enters free-agency.
NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks' Carmelo Anthony to Celtics in Six-Player Deal
| Cristian Andal | | Jan 17, 2017 11:56 PM EST |
Carmelo Anthony is recently mentioned in a suggested six-player trade to the Boston Celtics as rumors abound that the Knicks superstar could be on his way out of New York soon.
Chinese Basketball Association: Guangdong Southern Tigers Rout Qingdao Eagles on Yi Jianlian’s Return
| Ritz Agranum | | Jan 17, 2017 11:15 PM EST |
After suffering two straight losses in their previous matches of the regular season, Guangdong Southern Tigers finally snapped their recent skid at the expense of the Qingdao Eagles with a 125-96 win in the last game of the 28th round of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Monday night.
China's Xi Jinping Defends Economic Globalization at World Economic Forum
| Theena Ocay | | Jan 17, 2017 11:12 PM EST |
Chinese President Xi Jinping formally opened on Tuesday the proceedings of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as he staunchly positioned himself as a defender of globalization and free trade.
Two New Raspberry Pi Models Boast Major Upgrades
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jan 17, 2017 11:00 PM EST |
The Raspberry Pi Foundation have recently rolled out two new Pi models. These two new Pi models are based on the design of Raspberry Pi 3 but with new and some improved features.
Stanford Scientists Develop Battery Pack with Built-In Fire Extinguisher
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jan 17, 2017 10:57 PM EST |
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploding battery fiasco have stirred major concerns whether smartphone batteries are really safe. In an effort to prevent these disasters from happening, a group of Stanford scientists have developed a lithium-ion battery pack which includes a capsule filled with triphenyl phosphate (TPP). Once the battery’s internal temperature reaches a certain point, the capsule will melt releasing the TPP and extinguishing the fire.
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