PetroChina eager for reform
2013-08-23 00:00:28
PetroChina Co Ltd said on Thursday it expects a 20-billion-yuan ($3.3 billion) annual profit boost from the government's natural gas price reform.
Is China really ready for Napa's higher-end wines?
2013-08-22 11:09:01
As the newly affluent Chinese have become consumers of vintage wines, California wine makers are not only eager to tap into the demand, they're also eager to get a foothold in the fine wine market in China.
Economy heals as companies revive
2013-08-22 00:52:25
The economy appears to have staged a modest rebound last month that will continue through the second half, driven by better corporate conditions along the eastern coast.
Preparation starts on 13th Five-Year Plan
2013-08-20 23:04:15
China may be bracing for structural slowdown in its 13th Five-Year Plan as the country's top economic planner starts its mid-stage assessment of the 12th Five-Year Plan.
Farmers brew up wealth with native cup of tea
2013-08-20 07:59:22
Local economy benefits from boom in demand for a taste of Dahongpao in Wuyishan, Fujian province.
Bank's position to stay 'prudent' in H2
2013-08-20 01:29:46
No major falls will be allowed in China's economic growth rate, and no major changes will have to be made in its monetary policy either.
Go online to reap the harvest
2013-08-19 01:33:36
With revenues of $210B last year and a steadily growing customer base of more than 500 million, the e-commerce industry in China is fast catching the fancy of big names.
Private sector to care for the elderly
2013-08-19 00:41:25
The Chinese government will make major policy adjustments to enable the private sector to play a leading role in providing services for aging population.
Premier calls on more support for small businesses
2013-08-18 20:48:37
Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday called for more support for small and micro businesses as he visited Northwest China's Gansu province.
Magic Holdings faces takeover bid from France's L'Oreal Group
2013-08-17 10:40:25
Magic Holdings faces takeover bid from France's L'Oreal Group
CMB given green light for HK funding
2013-08-17 00:36:00
China Merchants Bank Co Ltd has won regulatory approval for an H-share rights issuance, lifting the barrier for a 35 billion yuan ($5.72 billion) fundraising plan to replenish much-needed core capital.
Farmers toiling in careers
2013-08-16 23:59:23
Become a farmer to make more than a banker? US investment guru Jim Rogers once predicted that farming could be the best job this century.