Interesting news and tidbits from around the world related to strategy evolution by companies leading the way in emerging economies:

WalMart announces it is increasing its stake in Yihaodian, positioning the American retailer to take advantage of China’s growing e-commerce market.

India revised its last quarter’s GDP growth upwards, but economists in the know point out the country is significantly under-investing in its infrastructure, something that could threaten the country’s future growth.

Things in Vietnam look a little, well, “icky” if Ho Chi Minh City’s property market is any indication.

High-end auction house Sotheby’s follows other luxury goods companies and moves in-land within China, announcing a stop in Chengdu for 2011.

The WSJ’s coverage of why wealthy Chinese want to leave China makes for great reading and should cast some light on questions about the inevitability of China’s rise.

Trying to parallel the success of luxury goods’ companies who are successful in China, Adidas announced its plans to develop more “fashion forward” designs for the domestic Chinese market.

Ongoing violence in Kano, Nigeria casts suspicions about whether the government can provide enough security and stability to ensure the country’s promised middle class continues to develop.