Realtors grapple with dwindling margins

2015-09-02 08:48:32

China's largest listed housing developers are still grappling with shrinking margins despite a sale triumph in the first half, according to an examination of their latest half-year earnings.

Aluminum companies consider consolidation under SOE reform program

2015-09-02 08:20:00

China is trying to push its two biggest aluminum businesses together as part of a planned shake-up of State-owned enterprises, industry sources said.

Thailand, Japan, HK prove top destinations

2015-09-02 07:04:05

Outbound visits in July and August increased 380 percent compared with the same period last year, according to a report released on Monday.

Fuel prices fall for sixth time in a row

2015-09-01 18:04:44

China is to cut fuel prices from Wednesday, the sixth consecutive reduction since June.

Air China, Air NZ sign alliance to promote tourism, trade

2015-09-01 16:43:50

The New Zealand government has approved a strategic alliance between Air NZ and Air China in a move that will boost the country's tourism sector, Transport Minister Simon Bridges said Tuesday.

China manufacturing PMI falls to 49.7 in August

2015-09-01 10:08:22

China's factory activity continued to lose steam in August, suggesting the world's second-largest economy faces prolonged downward pressure.

Second homes need lower down payment

2015-09-01 07:10:08

The minimum down payment level for second-home buyers was lowered to 20 percent from 30 percent, if buyers had paid off their previous mortgage.

Realty market regains momentum on back of easing measures

2015-09-01 14:03:33

China's real estate market continued warming up in August, with new home prices rising both month-on-month and year-on-year for the first time since last April.

Net profits of China's four major airlines surge due to oil price slump

2015-09-01 11:22:57

In the first half of 2015, although revenues only increased slightly or even decreased, the net profits of China's four major airlines surged due to slump in international oil price.

China-funded technology contest inspires Kenyan youth

2015-09-01 10:56:56

Jane Charity grew up in an era when patriarchy was entrenched and society expected little from women and girls despite their exceptional talents.

Cinemas enjoy strong first half

2015-09-01 08:34:49

China's film industry continued to prosper during the first half of the year, driven by a continued expansion in the number of cinemas and the growing popularity of going out to watch a movie.

Winemakers have 'grape expectations'

2015-09-01 08:20:18

The rugged region in the shadow of the Helan Mountain range has been transformed by vineyards and a growing group of business-savvy vintners.