The Australian woman behind an $80 million recall of dangerous cable
By Jenni Ryall From Mashable SYDNEY — An Australian woman is at the centre of a dangerous cable recall, where dangerous materials were imported from China before being installed in as many as 40,000 Australian homes and businesses. Lu Luo…
We talked to the man who knows more about Alibaba’s beginning than any other American
By JILLIAN D’ONFRO From Business Insider The Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is expected to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange on September 19. Most people know next to nothing about the huge company (which employs more people than…
Apple supplier in China accused of abuses
From Business Insider San Francisco (AFP) – A Chinese factory that supplies Apple with parts has been operating with violations of basic standards for health, safety and environmental protection, an investigative report said Thursday. China Labor Watch and Green America…
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Cayman Airways announces it’s fall seat sale Cayman Airways has announced it’s fall seat sale which will run from today, September 1 until September 8. The airline company is offering seat sales on trips between the months of September and November…
Qunar Cayman Islands given Neutral Rating at Macquarie (QUNR)
By Hasmir Abdula From Mideast Times Macquarie restated their neutral rating on shares of Qunar Cayman Islands (NASDAQ:QUNR) in a research note issued to investors on Monday. The firm currently has a $30.00 price target on the stock, up from…
Maybank PE leads Series D Financing for YPX Cayman Holdings
SHANGHAI, Aug. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — YPX Cayman Holdings Co. (“the Company” or “YPX”), a leading quick service restaurant company headquartered in Shanghai, announced today the closing of its series D financing round of USD 25M. MAM PE Asia Fund…
Qunar Cayman Islands : eyeing acquisitions to expand reach in fast-growing tourism sector
From 4Traders Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd, the Chinese travel website controlled by Baidu Inc, is actively seeking acquisitions to help expand market share, Chief Executive Officer Zhuang Chenchao said. Qunar is looking for high-quality technology companies as it aims to…
‘Youth Olympic Games: Spotlight on Cayman Islands’ Polly Serpell’
From Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) Polly Serpell is the first equestrian to represent the Cayman Islands at the Youth Olympics this month in Nanjing, China. Polly’s progress can be followed on CIEF’s Facebook page. Here follows an interview with…
Steady imports seen in second-half 2014 [Survey]
From Global Sources Many volume buyers expect level business in the months ahead, results of Global Sources’ latest buyer survey reveal. More than 1,300 importers participated in the survey, which focused on second-half 2014 projections. Over 60 percent of surveyed…
You can carry a privacy-minded wireless hotspot in your pocket
By Jon Fingas From engadget Devices like the Safeplug can deter companies and governments from snooping on your devices at home, but they’re not much good when you’re on the road. That’s where the PORTAL (Personal Onion Router To Assure…