Suntech bankruptcy hurts new energy drive

2013-03-22 10:18:18

Suntech's problems are a heavy blow to the industry and China's drive to promote new energy. Hopes that were pinned on the sector's rise have been dashed.

Decathlon to team up with Vanke on China expansion

2013-03-22 07:27:05

Decathlon, the French sports goods chain, signed a strategic alliance with real estate giant China Vanke Co Ltd on Thursday in a bid to further penetrate the country's lower-tier markets.

AkzoNobel to invest $84 million in China

2013-03-22 10:13:38

Paints and coatings giant AkzoNobel will invest 65 million euros ($84 million) to expand its surface chemical business in the Chinese market.

Suntech's decision to declare bankruptcy was wise move, analysts say

2013-03-22 07:27:05

The decision by solar company Suntech Power Holdings Co to declare bankruptcy was likely a wise move, and it's now time for the local government to clean up the mess, experts said.

Starbucks upbeat about China

2013-03-22 09:03:02

Coffee giant has 'no doubt' nation will become its second-largest market after US.

Sina Corp to launch online payment service

2013-03-22 07:26:38

Sina Corp will launch an online payment service in April, in a bid to translate its heavy Web traffic into revenue amid increasing competition.

PetroChina 2012 profits down, production up

2013-03-22 09:25:40

Chinese oil giant PetroChina's 2012 net profit dipped 13.3 percent from 2011 to 115.33 billion yuan, while its crude oil output increased 3.4 percent year-on-year.

On the same wavelength

2013-03-21 17:16:58

Luis Alvarez knows that sometimes only a face-to-face chat will do instead of a big statement from someone high up in a telecommunications company.

Cool moves from fashion's Follies

2013-03-21 16:53:32

Some said it was a courageous move when the Greek jewelry and accessories brand Folli Follie made Hong Kong model Gaile Lai its global brand ambassador in 2011.

The big boys' club

2013-03-21 16:45:35

Chinese companies challenge their Western counterparts by catching up in the field of technology.

Dyson's eyes on Chinese markets

2013-03-21 16:22:50

To win in a high-tech market with fierce competition and a high potential for growth, engineers at Dyson Ltd have a focus - they tackle the problems that others ignore.

Apple pursuit lures 20,000 students into usury

2013-03-21 14:58:51

Over 20,000 college students have taken high-interest loans to buy fancy electronic products, mostly Apple devices, in central China's Wuhan city.