Fixed-asset investment up 20.9%

2013-04-16 00:58:22

Urban fixed-asset investment fell in March but growth from the private sector was robust, indicating policies on boosting private investment have taken effect.

Latest technology gets people talking

2013-04-15 07:54:20

Rumors suggest that the days of free mobile voice messaging and texting may soon end.

A clear vision for the visual effects industry

2013-04-15 00:08:40

With most visual effects companies in Hollywood suffering financially, doing business in China would seem to be a natural route to expansion, driven by the rapid growth of the world's second-largest film market.

$17b trade target 'to be met soon'

2013-04-13 13:57:00

The 2015 annual trade target between China and New Zealand, at NZ$20 billion ($17.24 billion), will be realized at least one year earlier.

Shanghai Fashion Week focuses on domestic brands

2013-04-13 02:03:46

Domestic fashion brands and designers are in the spotlight for the first time at the twice-a-year Shanghai Fashion Week.

Iceland to sign FTA with China

2013-04-13 01:55:36

Iceland will become the first European country to sign free trade agreement with China next week, according to Prime Minister of Iceland Johanna Sigurdardottir who kicked off her visit to Beijing on Friday.

Speeches and cream on foreign tour

2013-04-13 01:40:33

Skin care cream Pehchaolin is making a comeback in China after Peng Liyuan, China's first lady, presented an assortment of products from the previously out-of-fashion brand as State gifts during her foreign tour with President Xi Jinping last month.

Paris vies to be yuan hub

2013-04-13 01:10:01

Paris is vying to become a major offshore yuan trading hub in the eurozone, according to the Governor of the Bank of France. Chinese, French FMs hold talks

Main players adapt to slowing sales

2013-04-12 09:30:51

The period of breakneck growth in demand for luxury brands in China appears to be over, with top brands now working hard to consolidate their positions.

Bird flu concerns threaten Yum's sales

2013-04-12 08:09:31

Yum Brands Inc, the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants, said sales in its largest overseas market will see a steep dive as a result of bird flu scares.

Improving the health of the drugs industry

2013-04-11 10:28:19

"It is important that China should maintain a climate for innovation, for innovative medicines and innovative medical solutions," said Lechleiter.

L'Oreal targets middle class

2013-04-11 09:14:02

L'Oreal Group sees huge potential from the next generation of luxury consumers, its rising middle class and smaller cities.