Evolving economy changes nature of investment

2015-01-23 10:37

China's economic outlook remains fairly solid despite the slowdown in the pace of growth that we have seen across a number of economic metrics in recent months. Looking ahead, our forecasts see growth slowing gently in the coming years, but also becoming more sustainable and less dependent on manufacturing and exports.

At Davos, all eyes will be on China

2015-01-16 10:23

Klaus Schwab has long been optimistic that China is on the right path. But as China enters what many are calling a new normal era of medium-paced growth, the 76-year-old founder of the World Economic Forum thinks Premier Li Keqiang needs to let the world know that China will continue to drive the global economy.

Trade accord drives surge in ties

2015-01-16 10:23

In little more than half a year since the free trade agreement between Switzerland and China came into force, it has greatly helped to accelerate business collaboration between the two countries.

Road to deal with EU has many hurdles

2015-01-16 10:23

Establishing a free trade agreement between China and the European Union would bring great benefits to businesses from both sides, but numerous challenges still exist, experts say.

Two heads are better than one

2015-01-16 10:23

The Swiss business school IMD has joined Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business of China to offer a dual executive master of business administration program that helps Chinese and Western executives learn about doing global business alongside one another.

Medical care with a cutting edge

2015-01-16 10:23

Great demand in China's medical sector has created extensive business opportunities for Switzerland's medical industry, renowned as one of the world's best.

Respect, dialogue underpin partnership

2015-01-16 10:23

This year is a particularly important one for EU-China relations, when both sides will celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties.

Not much to celebrate for EU, China

2015-01-16 10:23

This year is the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. There will be much self-congratulation by both sides. But underlying the celebration there are questions to be asked about where the relationship is going.

Diplomatic touch

2015-01-09 10:59

A more confident and assertive China has been laying the foundations for a fresh approach to diplomacy over the past year, and Europe has been central to that.

Maritime Silk Road shows way forward

2015-01-09 10:59

An "inflection point" in mathematics occurs when there is a change of curvature, say from concave to convex, at a particular point on a curve.

And now for the Eurasian dream

2015-01-09 10:59

The contrast is striking: On one side, the presidential election in the United States next year is already absorbing Washington's energy, the European Union is in urgent need of decisive leadership and a series of severe crises is eroding Russia's power.

Hopes for the sheep to be a pacesetter

2015-01-09 10:59

As the Year of the Sheep approaches, there is every reason to think that, as the Year of the Horse lapses into history, impending changes in relations between China and the European Union will gather pace. But that seems contingent on at least one thing: Brussels giving as much attention to Beijing as it seems to be intent on giving Washington.

Growth pangs

2015-01-02 08:51

This year begins in a climate of considerable global economic uncertainty.

2015 outlook

2015-01-02 08:51

Stephen Roach, former chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia and author of Unbalanced: The Codependency of America and China

Tipping point

2014-12-19 11:22

Investment flows in and out of a country do not usually excite much interest - but in the case of China, 2014 may prove an exception.

Cover story

2014-12-19 11:22

China banks on European investment

2014-12-19 11:22

Chinese financial firms are targeting purchases of distressed banking assets coming on the market in Europe, creating a new trend of Chinese investment on the continent.

China's spending on fast track

2014-12-19 11:22

This year is a milestone for outward direct investment from China. The nation's outward investment is predicted to match or exceed the foreign direct investment flowing into China's mainland from other countries and economies.

Best of both worlds

2014-12-12 11:23

The rapid growth of Chinese companies in the United Kingdom, both organically and through acquisitions, is significantly contributing to the UK's economic growth and creation of jobs.

Banks hone their skills in London

2014-12-12 11:23

Chinese financial institutions are making great strides in London, a place where they can compete and learn alongside the best of their respective industries in their internationalization process, says Maggie Zhao, a partner in the London office of Clifford Chance LLP, a global law firm.