
Internet • Baidu(BIDU) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Intel (INTC) to set up a joint lab to promote the development of new technologies in China.
• Alibaba, the Chinese online e-commerce operator, announced the formal launching of its Japanese edition.
Media, Entertainment and Gaming
• China Unicom (CHU) announced the launching of its mobile phone newspaper in cooperation with People's Daily• DNY Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dynasty Gaming Inc., headquartered in Canada, announced the formal signing of a Definitive Agreement with SEGA Corporation of Japan for the development of new Multi-Player Online Games for the exclusive distribution and use of the company in China.
• PacificNet, Inc. (PACT) a provider of gaming technology, e-commerce, and Customer Relationship Management [CRM] in China, announced that it has received formal notification from the NASDAQ Listing and Hearings Council that the company has demonstrated compliance with NASDAQ's filing requirements under the Marketplace Rules.Mobile/Wireless
• Glu Mobile Inc. (GLUU) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Beijing Zhangzhong MIG Information Technology Co. Ltd., a developer and publisher of mobile games for China.
• China Mobile (CHL) announced that it has added 6.5 million new customers in November with a total of 362.7 million subscribers, compared with the 356.2 million subscribers at the end of October
Software• Oracle (ORCL)announced the start of operation at its Shenyang branch, which is expected to serve as a strong platform for the company as well as the information software industry development in that area.
Hardware
• CIMTEK announced the expansion of its operations with a new facility in Suzhou to support global demand for quality manufacturing.
Ventures/Investments
• Datang Telecom Group announced that it has signed a letter of intent with the People's Insurance Group.which will invest 1.5 billion yuan (US$203.6 million) in Datang Mobile for a 13 percent stake.
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