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.