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Daimler's Smart car to be sold on Sina Weibo
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Daimler will sell a limited edition of its Smart city car through Sina Weibo.

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission gave Qantas and Emirates Airlines permission to launch their global alliance, although final approval is still pending. It said practical sales, marketing and other steps could now start.
