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Realty check

2012-10-19 10:37

Opportune time for foreign investors to stay invested in Chinese real estate despite rough headwinds.

Steelmakers bend as realty wanes

2012-10-19 10:37

Though the property industry in China has somewhat managed to weather the economic turbulence, the winds have not been kind to allied industries like iron and steel.

Making the experience count

2012-10-19 10:37

Though international investors remain unsure about moving ahead in the Chinese realty market, their Chinese peers are getting ready to take big steps in the global arena.

Reality check for real estate

2012-10-19 10:37

Recent reports that two foreign real estate firms, Treasury Holdings Group and Tishman Speyer, are selling their property and their respective stakes in Chinese joint ventures have triggered doubts on the real estate industry's prospects in China. Opinion remains divided on the issue, with some experts indicating that it points to a large-scale flight of foreign capital, while others term it as a special instance.

Testing the property reform limits

2012-10-19 10:37

Economic slowdown poses grave threat to regulation of real estate market in China

Reaching out

2012-10-12 09:59

Multinationals pump prime business plans with more community outreach programs.

Importance of getting it right

2012-10-12 09:59

Social media platforms become major channel for companies to promote CSR activities and shape images

Hands on the CSR wheel

2012-10-12 09:59

Shanghai organization looks to bridge gap between companies, volunteers in China

A match made in cyberspace

2012-10-12 09:59

Social media have a key role to play in ensuring the success of CSR initiatives

Separating fact from fiction on CSR

2012-10-12 09:59

It is no longer a buzzword, but an important tool that can help chinese businesses grow

Risk averse

2012-10-05 08:51

Reforms needed if banks are to lend to small firms instead of playing safe with State enterprises.

Global experience 'crucial for growth'

2012-10-05 08:51

Chinese banks set for greater international role

Regulators 'need to step cautiously'

2012-10-05 08:51

Better wealth management products needed to stop capital outflow, says Business school head

Stability achieved; now, efficiency

2012-10-05 08:51

Banking reform will have long-term implications for Chinese economy

A delicate balancing act

2012-10-05 08:51

Reduced government influence should be the cornerstone of China's banking reform

Setting the price

2012-09-28 10:29

Changing economic landscape forces multinational companies to alter pricing strategies in China.

High road to growth

2012-09-28 10:29

Having the right pricing strategy holds the key for Samsonite International SA, as the luggage maker searches for answers in China's high-end markets to offset dismal sales in other major global markets.

Democratic style keeps price flat

2012-09-28 10:29

Sept 20 was a big day for Swedish retailer H&M as the company opened its 100th store in China at Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

Pricing strategies for success

2012-09-28 10:29

The pricing of a product or service is not an easy decision for any company. There are many issues that must be taken into consideration, especially when a multinational company is entering a new international market such as China.

Unraveling the value mystique

2012-09-28 10:29

Changing consumer outlook may prompt foreign brands to re-evaluate their strategies

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