'Earnings shock' jolts big lenders

2015-09-01 07:36:50

Large State-owned banks saw a sharp fall in net profit growth to around 1 percent during the first six months of 2015, their half-year earnings reports showed.

China eases housing investment rules again to boost economy

2015-09-01 07:10:08

China relaxed its housing investment rules for the second time in two weeks by slashing the downpayment level for most second-home buyers.

Indonesia favouring China over Japan in railway bid: govt sources

2015-08-31 17:16:23

Indonesia is leaning towards China over Japan in an aggressive bidding battle to build the Southeast Asian nation's first high-speed railway.

Chengdu comes up with a winning game plan

2015-08-31 11:00:56

When it comes to innovation and ideas, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, might not spring immediately to mind. But this second-tier city in Southwest China is becoming a major center for startups.

Equity-based crowd-funding broadens financial opportunities

2015-08-31 10:18:51

Shenzhen Qianhai Crowd-funding Finance Service Co, which has launched the online crowd-funding platform, Yunchou.com, is one of typical innovative Internet finance service companies that have emerged in Shenzhen.

Entrepreneurship sets high standard for Shenzhen's future

2015-08-31 10:06:37

Ken Hu, global rotating chief executive of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, one of the world's major telecom equipment providers, attributed the company's growing presence in the global market to its consistent investment in research and development over the years.

Shanghai gives wings to dreams

2015-08-31 09:45:44

Shanghai's quest to become a global science and technology center by attracting top overseas talent to boost innovation is quickly gathering pace, with the local government rolling out several measures to attract overseas entrepreneurs.

Moody's predicts China property market recovery

2015-08-29 14:54:48

The downward pressure on China's home prices will gradually ease through the rest of the year as house sales rise and developers manage to lower inventory levels.

Pet groomers become popular jobs

2015-08-29 09:20:15

Qualification tests for pet groomers are being held in the undergoing Pet Fair Asia 2015.

Shaxian Delicacies adds Thai spice for culinary growth

2015-08-28 13:52:48

Shaxian Delicacies, a brand under the Shaxian Snacks Group Co, is banking on its agreement with the Bangkok-based Chia Tai Group Co Ltd for sustained growth.

China's industrial profit decline quickens in July

2015-08-28 10:05:01

Profits of China's major industrial firms fell 2.9 percent year on year in July, sharply down from 0.3 percent decline posted in June, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday.

Purifier sales fall as air quality improves

2015-08-28 07:34:47

According to a report from China Market Monitor Co Ltd, the market researcher and information provider, the sales declined 18 percent in the period, which it attributed to the quality of air in cities getting better.