Mauritius beckons Chinese travelers

2011-07-06 10:10:03

The recent double-digit increase in the number of Chinese travelers going overseas will provide opportunities for many countries, which rely heavily on revenue from tourism.

Shenhua wins 40% stake in coal project

2011-07-06 09:48:35

Shenhua Group Corp Ltd is to get a 40 percent share in developing Mongolia's Tavan Tolgoi coalfield, the world's largest untapped source of coal, which will help the country to further diversify its energy resources.

Cold comfort for farmers as milk sours

2011-07-06 09:43:41

"If you hate someone, send him to breed cows" is now a black joke widespread among farmers.

Stabilizing consumer prices a top priority: Wen

2011-07-06 08:59:44

China's inflation will be kept under control despite strong momentum from the recent surge in pork prices, authorities assured on Tuesday.

Property market inventories set to soar

2011-07-06 09:13:02

The inventory in China's property market will surge in the second half of the year, thus prompting property developers to cut prices further as tightening measures continue, industry experts said on Tuesday.

Moody's warns on local finances

2011-07-06 09:08:45

Ratings agency says China auditors' report did not cover 3.5 trillion yuan.

Hostels provide refuge for city job seekers

2011-07-05 13:13:09

Young migrants, trying to make their way in life, struggle to survive, Yu Ran reports from Shanghai.

Two SOEs top list of dream employers among grads

2011-07-05 10:54:26

Two large State-owned enterprises (SOEs) top the list of most-favored potential employers among university students this year.

State Grid in battle against tropical storm

2011-07-05 10:47:21

When tropical storm Meari hit the East coast of China in late June, the State-owned electric-power supplier, State Grid Corp, told its companies in the area to institute emergency plans to make sure facilities could withstand the storm's force.

Nestle's bid for snack firm may win approval

2011-07-05 10:17:21

The proposed takeover of Chinese snack and candy maker Hsu Fu Chi International Ltd by Nestl SA, reported by the Wall Street Journal, is very likely to be approved by Chinese regulators, analysts said.

Tesco, Gome enter strategic cooperation

2011-07-05 09:52:29

Tesco PLC, the world's third-largest grocery chain by sales, on Monday signed a strategic cooperative agreement with Gome Electrical Appliances Holdings Ltd.

Baidu, Microsoft co-op on search service

2011-07-05 09:39:16

Google Inc may face a new challenge in China as Microsoft Corp and Baidu Inc are joining forces against it in the world's largest Internet market.