News for '-yuan'

Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Representatives of Apple appeared in a Shanghai court on Tuesday to respond to the case filed by Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co, the developer of a voice technology called Xiao i Robot.

Rupee tumbles 31 paise to over 2-year low at 65.31 against USD

Rupee tumbles 31 paise to over 2-year low at 65.31 against USD

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The US dollar index, which measures greenback's strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, was up 0.14 per cent at 96.74.

China allows couples to have 3 children amid ageing population

China allows couples to have 3 children amid ageing population

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Despite the relaxation of the one-child policy in 2016, the number of live births per 1,000 people fell to a record low of 10.48 in 2019, down from 10.94 in 2018.

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

As the race for edge-to-edge phone displays continue, Vivo leads the way in its new flagship Vivo NEX series.

Chinese stock markets closed after shares fall 7%

Chinese stock markets closed after shares fall 7%

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Selling pressure increased in line with a slide in the yuan.

China's service sector may beat manufacturing for first time

China's service sector may beat manufacturing for first time

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

In a major sign of transformation of manufacturing-dominated Chinese economy, annual output of its service sector may exceed that of the manufacturing sector for the first time ever in 2013, an expert said.

Weak rupee, SBI earnings drag Sensex, Nifty lower

Weak rupee, SBI earnings drag Sensex, Nifty lower

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Asian markets were trading mixed with shares in China witnessing profit taking after sharp gains in the previous session.

Families live in a shipping container!

Families live in a shipping container!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

For $80 a month, families can opt to live in a shipping container in Shanghai

What's unique about Vivo X21 UD's fingerprint scanner?

What's unique about Vivo X21 UD's fingerprint scanner?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The sensor lies embedded underneath the OLED display which is almost invisible.

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Since 2000, China has had the world's largest outflow of HNIs.

Xiaomi sells 2.11 million phones in 12 hours, sets Guinness record

Xiaomi sells 2.11 million phones in 12 hours, sets Guinness record

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Xiaomi easily broke their record from the same event last year.

Jaguar Land Rover forced to slash prices in China

Jaguar Land Rover forced to slash prices in China

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Prices of the Range Rover V8, Range Rover Sports V8 and Jaguar F-Type will be reduced by an average of 200,000 yuan (Rs 20.4 lakh) from August 1. Every fourth car made by Jaguar Land Rover is sold in China.

World's first panda themed hotel in China!

World's first panda themed hotel in China!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

China will open the world's first panda themed hotel in May.

It is real economy that matters, not transient factors: FM

It is real economy that matters, not transient factors: FM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday asserted that India's "real economy" will dictate both the currency valuation and the market.

Five reasons why markets crashed over 1,700 points on Monday

Five reasons why markets crashed over 1,700 points on Monday

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Stock markets crashed over 1,000 points or nearly 4 per cent on Monday, making it the biggest fall since 2008.

No! That can't be Trump shopping

No! That can't be Trump shopping

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Looks what these folks are up to!

Olympic-bound Vikas enters final; Mary Kom settles for bronze

Olympic-bound Vikas enters final; Mary Kom settles for bronze

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

A resolute Vikas Krishan (69kg) and Simranjit Kaur (60kg) advanced to the finals with impressive victories but the legendary M C Mary Kom (51kg) and world number one Amit Panghal (52kg) settled for bronze medals at the Asian/Oceanian Olympic Qualifiers, in Amman, on Tuesday. Also ending with bronze medals were Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg). All the six boxers have already secured their tickets to the Olympic Games by making the semi-finals but Krishan and Kaur will come back with at least silver medals after entering the finals.

China hikes defence budget to $179 bn, nearly 3 times that of India

China hikes defence budget to $179 bn, nearly 3 times that of India

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The hike in the budget is the lowest increment in recent years apparently due to the heavy disruption caused to its economy by the COVID-19, according to the official media.

Rupee gains most in two weeks on strong fund flows

Rupee gains most in two weeks on strong fund flows

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The rupee had depreciated by 39 paise, logging its biggest daily loss in nearly two months, to end at 61.34 on Thursday on fears of capital outflows from emerging markets after Federal Reserve signalled a sooner-than-expected hike in US benchmark interest rates.

How Indian banks are looking to cash in on bitcoin rally

How Indian banks are looking to cash in on bitcoin rally

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Indian banks have started exploring opportunities in the space, including lending to crypto exchanges, and accepting bitcoins as collateral, among others.

Oppo R15 phones look like iPhone X but...

Oppo R15 phones look like iPhone X but...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

... do they work like the Apple flagship?

Chinese firms to tap Windows XP market given up by Microsoft

Chinese firms to tap Windows XP market given up by Microsoft

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

China has about 200 million XP users, 70 per cent of the entire PC market.

Rupee posts biggest single-day gain in 5 months on RBI dividend

Rupee posts biggest single-day gain in 5 months on RBI dividend

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Cautious optimism over US-China trade talks after US President Trump said his trade negotiators had received two "very good calls" from Beijing also influenced the local currency, dealers said.

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious honour, choosing them over other finalists -- Frontline Health Care Workers and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci, the Movement for Racial Justice and US President Donald Trump.

These factors will decide rupee's fall against the dollar

These factors will decide rupee's fall against the dollar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Rupee will weaken against the dollar in next 12 months, says Reuters poll.

China reports 48 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

China reports 48 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the mainland have reached 81,518 as of Monday, which included 3,305 people who died of the of disease.

China's new diktat: Keep western values out of classrooms

China's new diktat: Keep western values out of classrooms

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The education minister has ordered varsities to ban western textbooks

Is Pakistan buying 8 of these Chinese submarines?

Is Pakistan buying 8 of these Chinese submarines?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

An agreement was reached in Islamabad during a meeting between Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Xu Ziqin, President of state-owned China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company Limited -- the trade arm of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.

China WARNS India: 'Don't provoke us'

China WARNS India: 'Don't provoke us'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Hours before the arrival of Defence Minister A K Antony in Beijing for high-level talks, a hawkish Chinese General on Thursday warned India against provoking "new trouble" by increasing its military deployment at the border.

Rupee ends at 61.89 against the dollar

Rupee ends at 61.89 against the dollar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Rupee ends at 61.89 against the dollar, falls for second straight day.

'Aam aadmi' wave in China: Prez Xi's combo meal goes viral!

'Aam aadmi' wave in China: Prez Xi's combo meal goes viral!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a 'common' chord when he unexpectedly dropped in at a traditional bun shop in Beijing.

Rupee closes at 6-yr high of 43.25/$

Rupee closes at 6-yr high of 43.25/$

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

A surprise revaluation of the Chinese yuan on Thursday sent the rupee spiralling to a closing peak of Rs 43.20/25 per dollar

China severs its currency's link to dollar

China severs its currency's link to dollar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Instead let it float in a tight band against a basket of unspecified foreign currencies.

Rupee gains on robust fund inflows; Fed policy awaited

Rupee gains on robust fund inflows; Fed policy awaited

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The rupee's gains came even as most emerging Asian currencies eased as the yuan fell beyond 6.20 to the dollar for the first time since April last year amid market speculation that the central bank will keep the currency weak as economic growth slows.

Quiz: Which famous cricketer worked as a stockbroker?

Quiz: Which famous cricketer worked as a stockbroker?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Answer this fun quiz to test your finance gyaan.

Online bank robber caught in China

Online bank robber caught in China

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

Police in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, arrested Song Chenglin from northeast China's Harbin city.

Modi's demonetisation move 'gamble', will set precedent: Chinese media

Modi's demonetisation move 'gamble', will set precedent: Chinese media

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move as "very bold", China's official media on Saturday said it was a "gamble" that would create a precedent irrespective of whether it succeeds or fails and China will draw lessons from its impact on corruption.

Chinese sent 218 bn SMS in '04!

Chinese sent 218 bn SMS in '04!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Chinese mobile phone users sent a whopping 217.76 billion SMS messages in 2004, up 58.8 per cent from the previous year, the government said.

China executes former vice-governor for corruption

China executes former vice-governor for corruption

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

Wang Huaizhong was found guilty of taking more than five million Yuan (US$600,000) in bribes and possessing 4.8 million Yuan that he could not account for.