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Cuisine central

2011-05-27 11:32

London's Chinatown is helping diners appreciate full palate of Chinese food

Water associations help curb usage

2011-05-27 11:24

User permit and punishment systems help dissuade farmers' long-term habit of wasting resources

IN BRIEF

2011-05-27 11:19

 Low water prices must be revised

2011-05-27 11:14

China began to reform its urban water industry in the mid-1990s to reflect a market-oriented operation.

Tapping into the future

2011-05-27 11:12

Foreign companies are investing in China's water industry as many predict a growing profit margin.

More drawn to bourses in Europe

2011-05-27 10:47

More Chinese firms will be listed on European stock markets this year, exchange operators say.

Hot pot acquisition looks appetizing

2011-05-27 10:47

Despite Coca-Cola's rejection at an attempt to purchase a top Chinese juice maker over monopoly concerns in 2009, Yum! Brands' proposed bid for one of China's largest catering chains will likely have the blessing from Chinese authorities, lawyers and experts say.

Chinese hoteliers making room for global expansion

2011-05-27 10:47

Chinese hoteliers are looking to buy even more hotels globally as they seek deals brought about by the financial crisis, industry analysts and hotel operators say.

Headhunters ride on growth

2011-05-27 10:47

China will need about 70,000 globally experienced managers within four years, but it has about only 4,000 to 5,000 now.

Commercial property rides wave

2011-05-27 10:47

Foreign investors jump on bandwagon but some analysts warn of big bubble in the sector

Seeds of innovation

2011-05-20 12:47

Six years ago, Dutch floriculture company Anton Verbeek New Roses International first sold its rose variety "Attracta" to Kunming Hai Yu Gardening Co Ltd, charging 0.8 euro for each seedling as royalty.

 Flower power

2011-05-20 12:03

Chinese floriculture hub aims for the global market

Foreign air conditioner firms feeling the freeze

2011-05-20 11:57

Domestic players have lion’s share, forcing rivals to shift business models

Business briefs

2011-05-20 11:49

Journey to the West is steady but arduous

2011-05-20 11:45

The trend of Chinese electric appliance producers going global is becoming all the more irresistible.

Thawing out

2011-05-20 11:36

After a deep freeze in sales during the recession, China’s air conditioner makers are bouncing back

Budding business

2011-05-20 11:03

Young entrepreneur reaps rewards from dogged pursuit of flower dream

Social media bring zing to job hunting

2011-05-20 11:03

Rising investor interest, low costs may spur growth

Work abroad gains ground in China

2011-05-20 11:03

Career prospects rather than salaries shaping demand, says Kelly’s survey

Possible deal gives Saab a lifeline

2011-05-20 11:03

Four days after a deal collapsed with Hawtai Motor Group, Spyker Cars NV announced on May 16 that Chinese auto dealer Pangda Automobile Trade agreed to invest in the owner of the Swedish brand Saab.

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