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Korean firm considers Carolinas, Georgia for electric vehicle production plant

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:03:05 -0400

CT&T United says it plans to open plant in 2010, employ 2,600 people. Vehicles would start at $8,000. N.C. Commerce declines comment.

RTP-based Metabolon raises another $1 million in venture capital

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:41:53 -0400

In SEC filing, nine-year-old firm that is focused on biomarker technology says it plans to raise another $6 million.

Murdock Research Institute unveils its high-tech gear, staff expertise

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:54:42 -0400

The David H. Murdock Research Institute has started showcasing the array of equipment and expertise available in the Core Laboratory at the {{a href="external_link-1426854"}}N.C. Research Campus.{{/a}}

Lenovo complies with China's demand for web filtering software

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:40:28 -0400

"Green Dam" will be made available either as pre-loaded software or on a CD-ROM, company spokesperson says. World's No. 4 PC maker says, "We obey the law and abide by local regulations wherever we do business."

High-tech kowtowing: PC makers bow to China’s censorware mandate

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:11:42 -0400

'Green Dam' is another brick for the 'Great Firewall' of China. Lenovo says it will obey government's requirements. Other high-tech firms have given in before in a country where free enterprise doesn't include free speech.