Coca-Cola defends safety of its mainland products

2011-07-19 07:38:17

The Coca-Cola products that tested positive for a banned preservative in Taiwan have been recalled, and the Coca-Cola Co said its products on the Chinese mainland are completely safe to drink.

Incomes become more uneven in Beijing, Shanghai

2011-07-19 07:51:57

The difference seen between incomes in Beijing and Shanghai, two of the largest cities in China, has become greater in the past decade.

Proposals to link fares to fuel prices

2011-07-19 07:45:20

A public hearing on two proposals meant to link taxi fares to fuel prices took place on Monday amid a rise in the pressure on the taxi industry in Guangzhou.

Fruit ripener poses no danger: experts

2011-07-19 07:40:28

A chemical that ripens fruits and vegetables does no harm to human health, experts said following recent reports about a ripener used in several provinces.

P&G resumes sustainability scorecard for its key suppliers

2011-07-18 13:13:01

The world's largest consumer goods company Procter & Gamble Co (P&G) aims to further propel its measures to encourage the environmental performance of its key suppliers by continuing its suppliers sustainability scorecard this year.

Volvo excavator subsidiary digs talent contest

2011-07-18 13:11:40

Forget American Idol. Switch on to Operator Idol. That at least is what Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), a subsidiary of Volvo Group, is hoping people will do in its own fiercely contested competition.

Mercedes' 'Perfect dream car' for young elite in China

2011-07-18 11:26:46

Mercedes-Benz was in the spotlight again last week, when its new compact executive car - the result of a joint venture with the Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co Ltd - made its debut at China's National Indoor Stadium in Beijing.

Online market for medicines growing

2011-07-18 09:42:20

With the rapid development of the Internet and the consequent changes in lifestyles and shopping habits, Chinese pharmacies are now further tapping into the online business-to-consumer (B2C) sector to raise profits.

Hyundai hikes image, portfolio and production

2011-07-18 11:15:05

BEIJING - South Korean automobile brand Hyundai has risen quickly over the past decade to distinguish itself globally, especially in the US market.

Audi: Aggressive bid to double output

2011-07-18 11:14:54

German luxury carmaker Audi AG plans to more than double its production capacity in China over the next four years in an aggressive move to continue its reign in the fast-growing luxury segment.

Deluxe Family earnings soar in H1

2011-07-18 11:07:04

Deluxe Family Co Ltd, a Shanghai-listed housing developer, realized 559 million yuan ($95.33 million) of net profits in the first half of this year, up over 88 times from the same period last year, according to the company's half year report.

Shanghai VW reports robust H1 sales

2011-07-18 11:00:30

Shanghai Volkswagen sold 526,960 cars in the first half of 2011, a 17.9 percent increase over the same period last year, about triple the 5.75 percent increase in the nation's overall passenger vehicle market.