2018 was a big year in business news. A trade war heated up between the U.S. and China, Facebook's stock took a face-plant, and two big tech companies reached $1 trillion in value, although that was before this fall's stock market rout. Test your knowledge of this year's notable events in business news with this end-of-year quiz. 1.Which CEO got in trouble with regulators for declaring that he was considering taking his company private at $420 a share, and that funding was "secured"? 2.General Electric, a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since the index's founding in 1896, got booted from the prestigious club as its fortunes continued to founder. Which company replaced it? 3.Facebook's stock plunged 19 percent in one day in July after warning investors that its revenue growth would slow and its expenses continue to soar. How much of the company's value was wiped out that day? 4.Two American companies hit $1 trillion in market value this year, but both are now worth … [Read more...] about Quiz: Test your knowledge of this year’s business news
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By Houston Chronicle staff Published 7:00 am CST, Friday, November 9, 2018 Wind turbines manufactured by Shanghai Electric Group Co. stand at a wind farm operated by China Huaneng Group in Qidong, China, on Thursday, June 7, 2018. China, the world's largest wind power producer, is considering setting a national target to reduce average wind curtailment rates to less than 10 percent next year and to about 5 percent by 2020, according to an April 12 government policy proposal document. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg less Wind turbines manufactured by Shanghai Electric Group Co. stand at a wind farm operated by China Huaneng Group in Qidong, China, on Thursday, June 7, 2018. China, the world's largest wind power producer, ... more Photo: Qilai Shen / Bloomberg Rendering of W hotel proposed for downtown Houston Rendering of W … [Read more...] about Bizfeed: Here’s the biggest business news of the week
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 31/10
Vietnamese food introduced in Hong Kong Visitors to the seventh Hong Kong Food Carnival, which is underway in Kwai Tsing district, Hong Kong (China), have shown interest in Vietnamese food. Products such as dried rice vermicelli, fish sauce, cashew nuts, dried longan and coffee have been introduced by Hanoi Trade Corporation (Hapro) and Hello-5 JSC. Of note, King Cashew Nut Ltd., Co. which represents Hapro in Hong Kong, has worked with the Vietnamese association in Hong Kong to open a booth featuring Vietnamese dishes at the event. Apart from Vietnam, the Southeast Asia section within the carnival also includes booths set up by Thailand and Malaysia. During the carnival, from October 27 to November 4, participating countries and territories are also putting on traditional art performances. Previously a biennially event, from this year on the Hong Kong Food Carnival will be held annually due to its increasing popularity. SCG's Q3 revenue in Vietnam up 18% … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 31/10
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 26/10
Vietnam, Japan look to foster trade cooperation A workshop was held in Tokyo on October 22 to discuss measures to promote economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Japan. Held by the Department of Trade Promotion (DTP) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Japan-ASEAN centre, the event attracted representatives from more than 100 Japanese and 25 Vietnamese enterprises operating in handicrafts, mechanics, plastic, home furniture and gifts. Speaking at the workshop, Doan Thi Thu Thuy, Deputy General Director of the DTP said Vietnamese goods are present in most markets around the world, and exports are shifting from raw materials to products with higher value such as electronics and smart phones. Notably, Vietnam's agriculture has witnessed a long period of stable growth with an average expansion of 4.4 percent in the last decade, with the export value of Vietnamese fruits surpassing those of rice and crude oil. Assessing Vietnam’s advantages, … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 26/10