Chinese software and online game provider Kingsoft has reached a strategic cooperation framework with Dell, and the two parties will hold a press conference to reveal concerned details after the Chinese New Year.

Shenzhen-based Huntkey Enterprise Group has announced the launch of a 90watt Energy Star universal notebook adapter that the company says can reach the Energy Star-V standard.

Chinese PC maker Lenovo has announced that it has signed an information technology strategic framework agreement with the government of Turkmenistan to provide comprehensive information services to the country.

While Lenovo did well in China, its worldwide growth is still down from a year ago, stated the company as it reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Taiwan-based PC maker Asus has announced that the company made a net profit of NTD6.497 billion, which equals CNY1.37 billion, in the third quarter of 2009, higher than its expectation of NTD2.97 billion.

According to Chen Min, vice president of the Shenzhen-based PC company Hasee Computer, with the improvement of the cross-strait relationship, Hasee will enhance cooperation with Taiwan and the company is considering setting up a research and development center on the island.

Chinese PC maker Lenovo has announced plans to cut 450 jobs in its global function departments in China and most of the adjustments are expected to be completed before the end of March 2009.

The global financial crisis has hit Chinese PC maker Lenovo and it has announced that it will cut approximately 11% of its total global workforce, while the company expects to report a loss for the fiscal quarter that ended December 31, 2008.

Chinese PC maker Lenovo plans to cut 200 jobs in its Beijing headquarters, of which about 5% are senior managers and directors.

The Chinese instant messaging provider Tencent may launch a QQ-themed netbook in 2009.