Polestar: A New Business Model

SHANGHAI, China – At the world premiere of the Polestar 1 in Shanghai, there was a lot of talk about the brand’s business model, as Polestar intends to become a digital car company and bring their cars to market using an all-inclusive, subscription ... ( read original story ...)

Handicrafts and Boutiques Off Shanghai’s Beaten Paths

The 15-year-old company has a highly successful business model: It pairs young designers in Shanghai with master craftsmen in Jingdezhen (the birthplace of Chinese pottery) to produce unique and modern, well, spins on traditional porcelain. ( read original story ...)

Shanghai sets up investment fund for IC industry development

SHANGHAI - Shanghai has established a 50 billion yuan ($7.5 billion) investment fund to boost the development of its integrated circuit (IC) industry, a local official announced Wednesday. The initial round of fundraising was completed in September, said ... ( read original story ...)

Downbeat market mood weights down some Asian bourses

Asian stock market results were patchy Thursday following modest overnight ... that followed the unveiling of members of the country’s top governing body. The Shanghai Composite SHCOMP, +0.37% finished morning trading up 0.5%. Not since Oct. 9 ... ( read original story ...)