Showbiz market expected to grow to $96b

2011-06-15 09:49:40

China is expected to overtake Germany this year to become the world's third-largest entertainment and media market with spending hitting $96 billion, according to a report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on Tuesday.

Soaring CPI puts squeeze on manufacturers

2011-06-15 09:45:00

A 34-month-high consumer price index (CPI) in May has left little maneuvering room for manufacturers and required them to get stronger, more efficient and more creative, experts said on Tuesday. Tightening may ease: Analysts
Inflation in May hits new high 

Developers see increased foreign investment

2011-06-15 09:49:21

Foreign investors recorded the biggest increase among the various financing channels for Chinese property developers in the first five months of this year as they bet on better investment opportunities amid the country's tightening real estate policies.

Inflation hits 3-year high on food costs

2011-06-14 10:53:19

China's inflation rebounded in May to its highest level in nearly three years, at 5.5 percent.

AkzoNobel ups R&D in China

2011-06-14 08:05:01

Dutch company shifts focus from mature to fast-growing markets

Unilever targets fivefold business increase in nation

2011-06-14 08:05:01

Unilever PLC, the world's second-biggest consumer goods company, plans to increase its business in China to as much as five times its current level, Asia chief Harish Manwani said.

BNBM Homes plans to establish 10 overseas plants

2011-06-14 08:05:01

50 percent of sales for housing company from business abroad

Money growth slows in May

2011-06-14 08:03:49

China's money growth slowed to a 30-month low in May and banks extended fewer new loans than expected.

Fight is on to meet power needs

2011-06-14 08:03:49

Nation to fast-track construction of coal-fired power generating plants

Hiring outlook is 'promising'

2011-06-14 08:03:49

Nearly 30 percent of employers planning to increase their work force and more than half intending to keep their payrolls unchanged.

Digital revolution drives China's retail, survey finds

2011-06-14 08:03:49

Chinese companies appear to be taking much more aggressive steps than their foreign counterparts to embrace the Internet as a sales channel.

Growing health concerns after latest food scare

2011-06-13 16:37:47

Consumers may not be familiar with DEHP by either of its chemical names, bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate or di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, but they have quickly recognized its initials.