Two of the biggest indicators of China’s economic performance have been released by the country’s financial department. The data in question suggests that, rapid growth aside, there have been one or two signs to give the markets cause for concern, especially when it comes to the growth of the country’s GDP.

January 8^th saw the launch of one of this year’s major events in Las Vegas – the Annual Consumer Electronics Show. As the world’s biggest electronics and technology companies descended on this once-a-year stage, journalists and tech-fans alike queued for hours to get a glimpse of the newest hardware and software to be hitting our shelves in the coming months.

Ideal corporate solutions are available for businesses of all sizes, and you will soon discover how much they can help you when you are facing bankruptcy. At one time, all you would have been able to do is file for bankruptcy and watch your business close. However, today there are other solutions, which can help you to pay creditors and continue trading.

Confidence is growing and it is being driven by record vehicle sales, according to the Westpac / Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Confidence, which rose by 0.6% in January. It recorded sharper increases in Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia and also reported decent gains in Victoria and New South Wales. Total lending finance dropped by 4% in November after a 2.4% increase in October. Lending is currently 3.5% lower than it was a year ago.

Smart phones now account for more than 50% of internet browsing. The latest figures say that smart phones are due to reach sales of 1bn this year – for the first time ever. It’s estimated that this will bring the total smartphones active in the world to 2bn.