Business
Pier pressure pays off in spades
2012-07-06 12:27
In debt-ridden Greece, where mere survival is a daunting challenge for most businesses, a Chinese company offers a rare example of a success story.
Battling the odds in Urumqi
2012-07-06 12:27
Lack of access to fresh water may prove to be a stumbling block for Coca-Cola Co, the world's biggest soft drinks maker, as it seeks to further expand its presence in China.
They have big designs on China
2012-07-06 12:27
In the lexicon of most Chinese designers, the word design simply means the creation or improvement of shapes and appearances, the result of which can often be called art. But in international design consultant Ideo's book, design means innovation combined with human desirability, business viability and technical feasibility.
Chinese shoppers less loyal to brands
2012-07-06 12:27
Faced with a multicolored array of packets on the supermarket shelf, Li Weili had difficulty deciding which brand of detergent she wanted.
A record tailspin
2012-06-29 12:49
China's music industry is struggling to turn a profit, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Quotable
2012-06-29 12:49
"In general, China's current economic situation is stable and the growth rate is within the government's target set earlier this year."
A modern revival
2012-06-29 12:49
At a time when the nation's music industry is foundering, rock singer-turned-entrepreneur Shen Lihui is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Modern Sky Entertainment Co in style.
Gateway to riches
2012-06-29 12:49
Hong Kong is largest offshore center for yuan trade and listing market of choice for Chinese companies.
Mainland boosts HK's stature
2012-06-29 12:49
For Simon Galpin, who has lived in Hong Kong since before his native Britain handed the territory back to China, things haven't changed much in the 15 years since the historic transfer.
Hong Kong retains edge in the region
2012-06-29 12:49
Look at any survey on global financial or business centers and you will find Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo along with New York and London among the top 10.
Four screens and a cloud
2012-06-29 12:49
Digital mapping and navigation services company AutoNavi Holdings Ltd is looking to its new Internet location-portal service to give it an edge in the burgeoning Chinese e-commerce market, even as it pushes ahead with its existing map services.
High street to luxury row
2012-06-29 12:49
The glitzy central London shopping district, home to some of the biggest names in high-end luxury, will have a new addition to its ranks in July. Joining the ranks of several leading European and US luxury brands is the flagship store of Chinese retailer Bosideng International Holdings Ltd, which hopes to connect with high-end customers with its exclusive one-of-a-kind premium clothing range.
In Europe, they stand united
2012-06-29 12:49
An alliance of Chinese private-sector companies is setting up representative offices in Europe, championing a new model of group expansion aimed at easing the burden on those wanting to operate in a new environment.
Making a room with a view successful
2012-06-29 12:49
Sunny Bay is not on the itinerary for many visitors to Sanya, Hainan province - the country's top beach destination. It is secluded and away from all the fuss and buzz at other bays. Yet it is ideal for Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer of Hyatt Hotels Corp.
Mixed factors in formula for success
2012-06-22 16:55
The baby boom in the Year of the Dragon, the most auspicious animal of the Chinese zodiac, has quietly but forcefully fueled competition among foreign and domestic infant nutrition brands. While parents concerned about food safety are switching to buying infant formula at specialty stores, foreign brands are expanding their distribution channels in the Chinese market.
Filling in the milk void
2012-06-22 16:55
The 2008 melamine scandal served as both a wakeup call for China and a vacuum for Chinese milk producers. Four years later, more and more consumers are drinking products from overseas brands, which has created business opportunities for more foreign companies.
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