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China a vital factor in IBM's global integration plan

In the past years, IBM has been working to transform itself into a globally integrated company. China, together with India, has been a key element in this strategy. The result: in the second quarter, IBM's China revenue grew by about 30 percent year-on-year, compared with the global average of 9 percent. In an exclusive interview, D.C. Chien, CEO of IBM Greater China Group, talks with China Daily's You Nuo and Liu Baijia about China's role in this transformation and IBM's China strategy in general.

Expo gear set to hit shelves

World Expo authorized products will be launched in Shanghai on December 3 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the municipality being named host of the international event.

Price wars break out in domestic car market

A new bout of price battles in China's car market, the second-biggest in the world, has broken out following South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Co's aggressive price cuts on its locally-made models last month.

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New marketing supremo comes to terms with tough challenges

Chrysler's new marketing chief said that the chance to turn around an American icon was an irresistible challenge that lured her away from Toyota.

Firm enjoys sweet smell of success

Givaudan SA, the world's biggest flavors and fragrances maker, said third-quarter revenue increased 52 percent after the $2.44 billion acquisition of British rival Quest.