Foreign interest grows in aging society
2013-03-30 01:56:16
But both professionals share one view — that the pharmaceutical sector is likely to become one of China's most lucrative.
Shadow banking troubles 'years away'
2013-03-29 09:38:30
A systemic threat to China posed by rapid expansion of shadow-banking activities may be several years away, if it emerges at all, according to Standard & Poor's.
When an online-shop owner dies...
2013-03-29 07:48:19
E-commerce giant Taobao tries to resolve the prickly problem of who gets what.
Middle class willing to spread investments
2013-03-29 02:22:43
The Chinese middle class — the main driving force behind national consumption — is growing rapidly and investing in many areas of the economy, not just property.
Going global helps to feed aspirations
2013-03-28 09:32:05
Ge Junjie doesn't drink milk or alcohol. As vice-president of Bright Food Group Co, Ge often needs to convince people how he manages to run a business that he himself doesn't engage in much during his leisure time.
Big three airlines' 2012 earnings dip
2013-03-28 09:13:08
China's three largest airlines attributed the lackluster results in 2012 to the global economic turmoil and high prices of jet fuel last year.
City gears up to become auto industry hub
2013-03-27 07:41:33
Chen Xiaoming doesn't want the name of either of the world's most famous automobile cities tied to Chengdu, Sichuan province.
Two big banks report weak earnings growth
2013-03-27 07:41:33
Two major Chinese State-owned lenders announced their weakest annual profit growth in recent years on Tuesday, amid faltering economic growth in 2012 and as the authorities continue interest rate liberalization.
CCB net profit growth weakest in 6 years
2013-03-26 08:01:12
China Construction Bank Corp, the world's second-largest lender by market value, reported a 14 percent year-on-year net profit increase thanks to healthy net-interest income and higher commissions.
Sowing the seeds of success in Tanzania
2013-03-26 08:00:48
Though infrastructure still remains the top draw for China in Africa, agriculture is fast emerging as a viable investment option for several Chinese companies and institutions.
Overseas investors eye Chinese property
2013-03-25 05:53:48
China may see an increase in property transactions involving international investors in 2013, fueled by the economic recovery and the rosy outlook of China's commercial properties, industry experts said.
4G market set to ignite hot competition
2013-03-25 05:53:24
Foreign telecom companies are keen to join China's fourth generation (4G) mobile network deployment with the country looking likely to issue the relevant licenses as early as this year.