Huang Nubo may quit Iceland land deal

2013-03-26 20:46:38

After a wait of nearly two years, Chinese billionaire Huang Nubo is looking forward to a breakthrough in April on his multimillion-dollar deal to buy land in Iceland, while admitting that he might pull out by May if no progress is made.

Air China's net profit down 33.82% in 2012

2013-03-26 20:45:29

Air China Ltd posted a 4.95 billion yuan ($788.80 million) net profit in 2012, down 33.82 percent year-on-year, the airline said on Tuesday.

Rio Tinto Minerals boosts investment in Asia

2013-03-26 19:19:07

As the demand for industrial mineral borates continues to grow in Asia, Rio Tinto Minerals opened a technology center in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Tuesday.

Telecoms giant ZTE sees gold in Chinese roots

2013-03-26 17:28:52

China's ZTE Corp is counting on a new generation of tech-savvy smartphone users to drive at least $7.5 billion of 4G network projects and elevate its sagging fortunes.

PPS denies buyout rumors

2013-03-26 17:10:45

PPStream Inc, a Shanghai-based online television video operator, has denied media reports that it was acquired by rival iqiyi.com Inc.

Sinopec to pay $1.5b for parent's oil, gas assets

2013-03-26 17:03:22

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp will pay $1.5 billion for overseas oil and gas-producing assets held by its parent in a long-awaited move to reshape its business.

Dongfeng's 2012 net profit slumps 94.8%

2013-03-26 16:59:57

Dongfeng Motor Corp said in its 2012 financial report filed with the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Tuesday that its net profit slumped 94.82 percent year-on-year to 21.73 million yuan.

CNPC calls for int'l co-op on global energy security

2013-03-26 16:53:14

Energy producers and consumers and oil companies should work together since energy security is no longer an independent issue for any nation or region.

PICC 2012 net profit up 28.6%

2013-03-26 16:48:17

The People's Insurance Co (Group) of China Ltd posted a 31.8 percent annual increase in its 2012 net profits to 6.83 billion yuan ($1.08 billion).

CIC to work closely with Russia to develop Siberia

2013-03-26 15:53:53

China's sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp said on Monday that it has signed a memorandum with Russia to boost cooperation in infrastructure projects to develop Siberia.

Solar enterprises in China suffering

2013-03-26 14:16:09

Suntech is in trouble, and other solar companies in China including Yingli Solar, Trina Solar, and Canadian Solar are also posting net losses.

Apple unmoved by repairs complaints

2013-03-26 14:01:10

There's now a scandal brewing over Apple's warranty and repair policy, and concern that Chinese consumers are being given a rough ride.