Rio gets Chinese mega wholesale supermarket

2014-03-17 05:13:33

The first warehouse wholesale supermarket founded and run by Chinese was opened in Rio de Janeiro on March 14.

Major role for China seen in Brazil's farm-to-market trade

2014-03-17 05:13:33

Brazil's rapidly developing agricultural industry provides new opportunities for Chinese infrastructure companies, because Brazil finds it necessary to build more ports and railways to improve its product transportation system, China's Ambassador to Brazil, Li Jinzhang, said last week.

Shanghai bus maker to build plant in Brazil

2014-03-17 05:13:33

Shanghai-based Shenlong Bus Co Ltd (known as Sunlong) will be investing $15 million in a production center in Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

Hunan looks to summit to boost Latin American ties

2014-03-17 05:13:33

Central China's Hunan province is seeking further economic cooperation with Latin American countries through the upcoming China-Latin America Business Summit, an official of Hunan province said recently.

China is Bolivia's biggest textile provider

2014-03-17 05:13:33

China has become the No 1 supplier for textiles to Bolivia, providing 39 percent of the country's imports and surpassing the United States for the third year in a row, according to a report.

Mexicans most 'successful' US immigrants: new study says

2014-03-17 05:13:33

Mexican immigrants may rank lowest in income and education of all of Los Angeles' immigrant groups, but they are still the most successful, according to a new study from the Russell Sage Foundation, which argues that when measuring success, it all depends on where you put the starting line.

Zuckerberg complains to Obama about surveillance

2014-03-15 08:03:34

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called US President Barack Obama to express frustration over what he says is long-lasting damage caused by the US government's surveillance programs.

US House members to study reforms on China trip

2014-03-15 04:40:18

US Congressman Rick Larsen is leaving for his ninth trip to China aiming at understanding the role of China's economic reforms.

What happens in Vegas now includes thrill rides

2014-03-14 20:16:24

Las Vegas isn't just about gambling. Known as the entertainment capital of the world, it also features delicious cuisine, glamorous nightlife and shopping of all sorts.

Ban voices 'concern' at Ukrainian crisis

2014-03-14 10:18:08

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlined the importance to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.

Nose gear collapses on US plane

2014-03-14 09:57:42

Passengers are evacuated from a Florida-bound plane at Philadelphia International Airport after a mechanical failure.

US Black Sea naval drills start near Crimea

2014-03-14 09:39:52

A joint exercise involving US, Bulgarian and Romanian naval forces in the Black Sea started on Wednesday just across the water from the Crimean Peninsula.