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Anita Davis
Jan 15, 2009

Sina gains edge with Focus buy

ASIA-PACIFIC - Sina's entrance into the outdoor media sector through its acquisition of Focus Media's key assets is set to give the firm a significant advantage over rivals Sohu, Baidu and Tencent.

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