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Fulfilling her dream, one cruise at a time

[2016-03-17 00:00]

More than 30 years ago, Cherry Wang told her junior high school teacher that her dream in life was to travel around the world. Today, the 48-year-old has found herself doing just that. In fact, she's even getting paid to do so.

Anbang gets US approval to buy life insurer Fidelity

[2016-03-17 00:00]

China's Anbang Insurance Group has won approval from a US national security panel to buy US annuities and life insurer Fidelity & Guaranty Life.

Dolby Labs, Jackie Chan join forces

[2016-03-16 11:51]

Dolby Laboratories is bringing its advanced cinema technology to the Jackie Chan Cinema's Beijing Wukesong location, a top-grossing movie site in China, this summer, following its January announcement of launching 100 Dolby Cinemas at Wanda Cinema Line over the next five years.

Starwood board weighs options

[2016-03-16 11:51]

The next 48 hours will be very interesting for board members of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc as they consider an unsolicited offer of about $12.8 billion from a consortium led by China's Anbang Insurance Co.

World's most-trafficked mammal inches a bit more away from extinction

[2016-03-16 05:29]

Responding to an onslaught from conservation groups, the US Fish and Wildlife Service today said that Endangered Species Act protections may be warranted — emphasis on "may" — for seven species of pangolin, those other-worldly-looking armadillo-like mammals prized for their scales (and meat) and have the dubious distinction of being one of the most sought-after and poached wild animals in the world.

Zoomlion said to raise offer for US crane maker

[2016-03-16 03:36]

China's Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co Ltd has raised its bid for US crane maker Terex Corp to over $3.4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

State senator requests leniency for Liang

[2016-03-15 11:02]

New York state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky on Monday called on Judge Danny Chun to issue a lenient sentence for Peter Liang, the former New York police officer convicted of manslaughter in the death of Akai Gurley.

'Second-child' policy boosts fertility clinics

[2016-03-15 11:02]

A Los Angeles-based fertility clinic has seen strong growth in the number of Chinese clients since the country changed its one-child policy last October.

Anbang continues US hotel buying push

[2016-03-15 11:02]

China's Anbang Insurance Co is about to make major forays into the US lodging business with offers for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc and a US luxury hotel collection from the Blackstone Group LP.

Swire Properties' Miami project welcomes first tenant

[2016-03-15 06:03]

Hong Kong-headquartered Swire Properties' US subsidiary has welcomed its first lead tenant, Akerman LLP, one of America's leading law firms, to Three Brickell City Centre.

State Senator requests light sentence for Liang

[2016-03-15 00:21]

New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky on Monday called on Judge Danny Chun to issue a lenient sentence to Peter Liang, the former New York convicted of manslaughter in the death of Akai Gurley.

Chinese buyers hesitant on art market

[2016-03-14 23:27]

“Since the beginning of this year, I can feel that for some of my clients who are very involved in the stock market — or if their companies are listed on the stock market — the impact [on their budget] has been more serious than it was last year,” she said.

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