REGULATION
China's regulator asks 'Are you an internet firm or a hardware maker?'
Fundamental challenge from regulator as to Xiaomi's identity and business structure, casting doubt over pricing of planned IPO.
Asia
INDIA
Indian court decides meaning of the Lol emoji
The legal meaning of the famous LOL emoji assessed in the Madras High Court in India, as court decides an employee's criminal complaint.
COMPLIANCE
ZTE apologises after US$1 billion penalty and promises future compliance
Following ban, agreement imposes a US$1 billion penalty on ZTE and installs a US-selected compliance team.
REGULATION
Market rallies as Chinese regulators issue rules overnight to lure listings
Nine new nine CDR rules were issued overnight to lure companies to list back home, leading to shares rally.
CRYPTOCURRENCY
China recovers $268 million in OneCoin cryptocurrency investigation
After a two-year investigation of a cryptocurrency scheme, 98 people prosecuted and $268 million recovered.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
South Korea first adopter of WIPO artificial intelligence translator tool
A new patent translation tool from WIPO claimed as 'ground-breaking finds a first adopter in Korea.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Samsonite shares suspended over governance and accounting claims
Luggage giant accused of 'questionable accounting practices' and 'poor corporate governance' as shares are suspended in Hong Kong.
TRADEMARKS
China overtakes US as global leader in foreign trademark applications
China is on course to overtake the US as the world's leading source of foreign trademark applications by 2020, according to new research.
REPUTATION
Legal issues highlighted as Chinese consumers hold companies to higher standards
Reputational issues are now top of the agenda for Chinese companies as research reveals the impact of scandals, regulations, sovereignty and corporate governance.
COMPETITION
Asus 65 million euro price tag to settle competition case
It will take more than wonders by Asus' new product ambassador to maintain profitability after settling antitrust case.