Advisor calls for supporting start-up

2012-03-14 09:13:55

The government should roll out more supporting policies to encourage would-be entrepreneurs.

Private equity firms doing better

2012-03-14 10:21:33

Chinese companies with capital from private-equity investors have higher profits.

Mainland stocks up

2012-03-14 08:07:31

Stocks on the Chinese mainland rose after Deutsche Bank AG and Nomura Holdings Inc lifted their estimates.

Labor contract law needs amend

2012-03-14 08:06:05

The Labor Contract Law should be amended to better regulate labor outsourcing.

High-speed rail line subsides

2012-03-14 08:06:05

Sections of a high-speed railway set to open in May have suffered subsidence, it has been reported.

Bookstores fight back

2012-03-14 08:06:05

Private brick-and-mortar bookstores are exploring feasible business innovations.

Public housing ready for sale

2012-03-13 13:50:00

The first batch of public housing units in an eco-city will be sold Tianjin in April.

China rethinks nuclear power

2012-03-13 11:04:05

China must fully evaluate risks and define an accountability system when approving nuclear power projects.

Oil falls on demand concerns

2012-03-13 10:32:57

Crude prices fell as Italy's recession and China's international trade deficit caused demand concerns.

Gold falls with market uncertainty

2012-03-13 10:09:54

Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell back below the $1, 700 an ounce mark.

Vanke's 2011 profits jump 32%

2012-03-13 10:13:10

China's largest property developer by market value, China Vanke Co Ltd, on Monday announced robust growth in its net profits in 2011.

Web video leaders in marriage

2012-03-13 08:08:23

Increasing competition in China's online video market has pushed the two biggest players to a merger that will create the largest company in the industry.