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If you can't be among the top three giants it is very hard to develop your business in the chip industry. The next five years are key. There is an enormous market out there."

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For this company the going is heavy, and that's good

Andrew Mambo reckons he has his fingers on the pulse of the motor industry in Kenya. Mambo, general manager of sales at AVIC International Beijing's motor division in the country, has worked in the industry for 15 years.

Mars goes far on a sweet mission

It is one of the largest food companies in the world with about $33 billion in sales, but one that has always managed to stay under the radar. Despite the low profile, most of Mars, Inc's brands are household names, be it the Mars or M&M's chocolate, Wrigley's gum or its range of petcare products.

Beidou's clients tap into benefits

China's commercial eye in the sky is ready to produce solid down-to-earth profits for its customers.

Villepin calls for new look at Africa

France is keen to support the globalization strategies of Chinese companies in Africa with its well-established financial services and commercial networks, former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin told China Daily on Nov 17.

Big ideas needed in Sino-African ties

Increased interaction between Chinese and African scholars is one of the ways to sustain deepening Sino-Africa relations, according to participants at a recent meeting in Nairobi.

Continent 'must be prepared to grow'

Opportunities for Africa are coming more sharply into focus due to China's Belt and Road Initiative of trade and infrastructure measures and industrial transfer plans.

ALL Hail the app

Makers of ride-hailing apps are stepping on the accelerator in Asia as smartphone use soars, regulations are gradually put in place and global funds pour in to fuel the industry's growth.

Mobile users tap into apps

When App Annie, a San Francisco-headquartered mobile app analysis company, announced the opening of its Singapore office in March, it said: "If mobile app publishers go East, then we go East."

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Efficient logistics will become increasingly complicated and important, and we view this as a great opportunity, as our strength lies in providing just this kind of premium service."

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