Intel and Haier: A Honeymoon in the Countryside
China Tech News reports:
Following the signing of an MOU on a full range of strategic cooperation, Haier and Intel have initiated a joint marketing program in Qingdao.
In the initial period, the two sides will carry out joint promotions in which they will make marketing goals, strategies and designs, which is expected to make their cooperation [...]
Foreign Investors Are Cordially Reminded to Stay Away from Chinese Internet Cafes
I came across an interesting, if brief, tidbit in a story about China’s National Development and Reform Commission’s new investment regulations (from the International Herald Tribune):
China’s economic planning agency has issued restrictions on foreign investment in real estate and other industries, part of a range of measures aimed at righting imbalances in the economy.
..Some restrictions [...]
Intel, AMD, and Founder: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
China Tech News reports on the latest in processor manufacturer-PC assembler love fests:
Chinese computer giant Founder has signed a deal with Intel (INTC) in Beijing to upgrade the companies’ current cooperation.
Based on their current cooperation on laptop computer sales, the two sides will develop a deep strategic cooperation on mobile products and services. Intel will [...]
Will Dell Get Hit By a Chinese Refrigerator?
Dell may be changing its China strategy a lot more radically than just selling computers at Gome. USITO, quoting an article from Digitimes, explains that Dell is considering purchasing Founder, the third overall PC vendor in China.
There were rumors of the sale of Founder late in 2006, both to Dell and to the refrigerator [...]