Female subway waiting areas to open in Wuhan

2012-09-24 16:32:21

Women-only waiting areas will be provided on a new subway line to open later this year in the capital of Hubei province.

Australia keen on China's tourism market

2012-09-21 15:57:01

Australia's Tourism Victoria launched an $8.33 million brand campaign for the Chinese market as part of its 10-year tourism plan for the country.

Hola eyes second-tier cities in China

2012-09-21 15:55:22

Household products retailer Hola plans to expand its business in China's second-tier cities in the second half, the Test Rite Group-owned brand said.

Foreign properties lure Chinese buyers

2012-09-21 13:36:37

When many Western countries are struggling with economic recovery and trying whatever they can to attract international investors, a quick way to attract them in China, is to sell local properties to rich Chinese for Western permanent residencies.

Shaanxi declines to reveal official's salary

2012-09-20 20:09:45

The finance authority in Northwest China's Shaanxi province has declined to reveal the salary of a senior local official, China News Service reported on Thursday.

Online mobile phone sales soar

2012-09-20 16:42:13

Around 10 percent of Chinese consumers now buy their mobile phones online and the number making purchases over the Internet is rising rapidly.

Experts call for more share buybacks

2012-09-20 16:31:38

Experts urged 81 listed companies trading below their book values to follow the example of Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd and buy back their own shares.

China's ethylene production capacity to increase

2012-09-20 16:30:18

China's ethylene production capacity will continue to increase and is expected to reach an annual production capacity of 25.56 million metric tons in 2015.

Caterers could benefit from consolidation

2012-09-20 15:32:59

Players in China's catering industry should explore merger and acquisition opportunities to help them meet rising market challenges.

Telecom giant shifts towards e-commerce

2012-09-20 15:21:29

China Mobile Ltd aims to sell up to 30 percent of its customized mobile phones via e-commerce channels over the next three years.

Huawei eyes top three spot

2012-09-20 15:15:35

Huawei Technologies Co is likely to rise among the world's top five mobile phone vendors by shipment, one step further towards its target.

ING-BOB Life Insurance to make a profit this year

2012-09-19 17:06:24

ING-BOB Life Insurance Co Ltd, a joint venture between ING Group and Bank of Beijing, is expected to make a profit this year after 10 years of operation, the insurer's general manager Zhang Jianfeng said.