Devices makers’ latest moves

Global mobile brands find lines busy in China

Although Apple swept the North American and European markets as the leading smartphone brand, the company ranked seventh by market share in China during the first six months of this year, behind Samsung Electronics and many domestic manufacturers.

Chinese firm ZTE mulls telecoms venture in Nigeria

The Chinese telecommunications and network solution firm ZTE is set to partner with the United Arab Emirate telecommunication service provider, Etisalat, to provide network transformation.

Samsung's $7b vote of confidence

Groundbreaking on the new $7 billion Samsung Electronics NAND flash memory plant Xi'an heralded western China's biggest foreign investment and Samsung's largest in the country.

Mobile Internet development

Mounting calls for free access to Wi-Fi

Getting on the Net for free in urban areas with mobile devices may be just a click away.

One network will link goods from cars to fridges

The increasing number of mobile subscriptions and growing penetration of smart devices is shaping the world to become a networked society.

Record investment in Chinese mobile Internet

Investment in China's mobile-Internet industry reached a record $378 million in the first six months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 18 percent, according to a leading consultancy in the venture capital and private equity industry.

Opinions on China market

More to meets the eye with Huawei

There is probably a much more important agenda behind Huawei's decision to "invest in Britain".

Corporate competitiveness

The increasing popularity of big State-owned enterprises among Chinese employees is becoming more evident as the economic recession in Western countries forces foreign businesses to cut staff.

Apple mania leaves me with a sour taste

Are gadgets like iPhones and iPads fast becoming part of our mind and body, extensions of ourselves? Is our craze for iPhones and iPads alike going a bit too far, too irrational?