Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba has launched the overseas version of its group buying website Juhuasuan.com for Hong Kong and Taiwan markets, representing an important step into Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

Though already approved by the South Korean government, the merger and integration of MediaTek and MStar is still pending the approval of the Chinese government, according to reports in Taiwanese local media.

Lenovo Group will reportedly build its corporate products research and development center in Taiwan for the first time and recruit about 50 employees, aiming to seize the server market.

Ericsson announced that starting from April 1, 2013, Jan Signell will be new head for Ericsson Northeast Asia, leading the business operation in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.

Taiwanese PC maker Acer said that its notebook shipments are expected to decrease by 10% to 15% for the first quarter of 2013, due to seasonal factors.

Taiwanese OEM Foxconn may produce the first smartphone product for Vizio, an American LCD HDTV provider, in 2013.

Young Chinese workers making components for Apple's devices have been returned to their parents, according to Apple's latest sustainability report.

Taiwanese PC maker Acer confirmed that the company has terminated the operations of its eMachines brand, which was gained during the company's acquisition of Gateway.

Taiwanese display screen manufacturer TPK has sued Nokia in Xiamen, Fujian, for infringement of its patent related to capacitive touch screen technology, and asked for a compensation of CNY26.9 million.

MediaTek Inc., a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, announced the appointment of Johan Lodenius as its corporate vice president and chief marketing officer.

Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Company announced plans to invest USD200 million in Woodman Labs, an American imaging technology company.

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC announced the appointment of Benjamin Ho as the new chief marketing officer of the company, reporting directly to chief executive officer Peter Chou.

Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. has reportedly closed its official websites in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Hon Hai Precision Industry, owner of Foxconn, announced its financial report for the third quarter of 2012, stating that its net profit was NTD30.3 billion, an increase of 58% compared with the same period last year.

Taiwanese computer maker Asus published its financial report for the third quarter of 2012, stating that its net profit increased by 43% year-on-year to about USD229 million, achieving a record over the past four years.