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Forex issues to take center stage at G20 meeting

2011-02-18 10:54

G20 ministers are expected to discuss global monetary reforms during their weekend meeting in Paris, with once again the spotlight being on China.

New rules regulate rare earth industry

2011-02-18 10:54

'Reasonable' export quotas sought to boost sustainable development

Zooming in on Chinese skies

2011-02-18 10:54

Helicopter companies ride on country's growing interest in luxury aviation.

Branded outlets move in

2011-02-18 10:54

Discount retailers tap rising middle-class buyers eyeing bargains, style

Headstart for budding businesses

2011-02-18 10:54

Zhejiang province builds on entrepreneurial tradition to help ward off unemployment

The time and effort behind a work of art

2011-02-11 15:47

The art of making violins dates back to 16th-century Italy and is a relatively new trade in China.

Drinking up the good life

2011-02-11 15:41

Christopher Coughlan's job might be one of the best in the world - he travels around the country, tasting different wines and matching them with food.

Winning Charm

2011-02-11 15:03

Coastal Yantai banks on little things that matter to grow

Ocean of ambition

2011-02-11 15:03

Yantai is only 160 kilometers south of Dalian and 220 km south north of Qingdao, but living with prosperous neighbors is not necessarily a good thing.

 Cash-back sites add zing to online shopping

2011-02-11 14:57

Online shopping is growing at a phenomenal pace in China, as more consumers make purchases with the click of a mouse.

Family Affair

2011-02-11 11:36

leading chinese luthier taps on legacy of music to create works of passion.

Chanel builds a new channel in China

2011-02-11 11:35

Founder's legacy to help French company gain an edge over peers.

Game console connects

2011-02-11 11:22

Microsoft Xbox’s Kinect add-on draws Chinese players

Playing in the big league

2011-02-11 11:22

Lenovo's video gaming unit to unleash remoteless game console in June

Rate hikes may help tame inflation

2011-02-11 11:19

Policymakers will continue to find ways to keep surging inflation at bay, and resort to more rate hikes in the next few months,leading economists say.

Game for change

2011-02-11 11:18

The console game business in Beijing’s Gulou Dongdajie is facing the challenges of the times

Maid to Order

2011-02-11 11:08

More affluent mainland families are hiring filipino maids even at the risk of violating the law

Making Music

2011-02-11 11:05

Chinese violin makers are catching up with the maestros and being heard worldwide.

'Wrong turns' in wind power

2011-01-28 13:36

China is placing too much emphasis on size rather than technology to harness wind power,energy analysts say.

Business briefs

2011-01-28 12:38

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