Chinese stocks rebound, continuing 7-year high

2015-04-16 16:33:55

Chinese stocks rebounded from the biggest slump in six weeks with the benchmark Shanghai index surging to a new 7-year high, amid speculations of further easing to bolster economic growth.

Bull run in HK set to continue

2015-04-15 07:38:24

Optimism remains high that a sustained rally in Hong Kong stocks will continue, despite the market correction on Tuesday.

AIIB founding members rise to 57

2015-04-15 14:11:40

Sweden, Israel, South Africa, Azerbaijan, Iceland, Portugal and Poland have been approved as prospective founding members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Travel curbs crimp expectations for retailers in Hong Kong

2015-04-14 09:16:40

Scaling back the multiple-entry permits for mainland visitors may deal a severe blow to the retail industry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

More railway investment urged

2015-04-14 15:21:44

China's vice-premier has called for a railway investment target of 800 billion yuan to be met and more than 8,000 kilometers of extra lines put into operation.

Couchsurfers get more than they bargain for

2015-04-13 07:57:53

More Chinese open homes to the international couchsurfing community, paving the way for budget travel in exotic landscapes.

Stronger yuan boosts tourism

2015-04-13 08:41:06

Is spending the new saving? Yes, if you travel to Japan or European countries from China.

Retail fuel prices set to rise again

2015-04-11 09:25:46

Retail gasoline prices are set to go up from Saturday in line with China's fuel price adjustment mechanism, despite the steep fall in global crude prices.

Consumer inflation moderates

2015-04-11 09:09:13

Consumer inflation moderated to 1.2% during the first three months, indicating further room for policy easing amid sluggish economic activities.

Endless opportunities, not without risk: HKEx chief

2015-04-10 17:31:37

New opportunities for Hong Kong investors brought about by mutual market access won't come without risk.

Bond rules eased for 'key' investment sectors

2015-04-10 09:13:29

Regulators have simplified the requirements for bonds issued to finance clean energy projects, as well as those in senior care, underground pipelines and other emerging sectors.

Prisons launch WeChat account for inmates' families

2015-04-09 08:30:05

Guangdong province's prison service has opened a public WeChat account for relatives of inmates in the first initiative of its kind on the Chinese mainland.