Door opens to offshore accounts

2013-12-06 10:03

Central bank aims to promote market liberalization through free trade zone

New formula urged to end chemical overload

2013-12-06 10:03

Chemical producers struggling with increasing excess capacity should acknowledge that the fundamentals of the industry have changed, the head of the country's largest chemical producer says.

Building the future in a sustainable way

2013-12-06 10:03

Walking into the Beijing office of WS Atkins Plc, a design, engineering and project management consultancy firm based in the United Kingdom, it is hard to ignore the models of many world renowned buildings on display - from the Burj Al Arab in the United Arab Emirates to the Olympic Park for the London 2012 Games. All of them are projects by Atkins.

More power for investors

2013-12-06 10:03

By lifting the one-year freeze on initial public offerings, China has signaled that it is well on track for listing reforms that seek to give more power to investors, experts say.

Why China should play its cards right

2013-12-06 10:03

As China's consumer spending continues to grow, financial institutions must be given leeway to adjust credit card interest rates to remain competitive, says Ling Hai, MasterCard's division president for China.

New business link forged from historic bond

2013-11-29 10:32

In Nov 1945, when Kim Gu, president of the provisional government of the Republic of Korea, finished six years of exile in Chongqing and left for home, he expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government in an open letter for its "generous" financial support, especially when China itself was also experiencing extreme hardship.

Fact box

2013-11-29 10:32

Liangjiang means "two rivers" in Chinese, and refers to the Yangtze River and Jialing River that converge at Chongqing at the head of Yuzhong peninsula, the heart of the municipality.

Quotable

2013-11-29 10:32

The US recovery is far from strong at the moment. I don't think they will sacrifice themselves for the general well-being of the rest of the world. That is just not consistent with the way the US does things.

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2013-11-29 10:32

Shanghai-based Bright Food Group Co Ltd, China's second-largest food producer, is contemplating whether to list all of its newly acquired foreign assets as the company continues to internationalize its businesses and raise brand awareness overseas.

Logistics sector set to upgrade and introduce standards

2013-11-29 10:32

The Commerce Ministry will promote the standardization of key logistics equipment and provide financial aid to companies whose costs rise because of the new standards, officials say.

Currency entente cordiale

2013-11-29 10:32

Senior officials of China and France have agreed to promote the development of the offshore yuan market in Paris and seek closer bilateral economic relations.

Luxury giants tap into mainland market

2013-11-29 10:32

Take a stroll around one of Beijing's big shopping malls, especially those in the "stand-alone" or "high-end" brackets, and unless you're a seasoned shopper, you may be surprised by the level of privacy available.

Selling the stars of tomorrow

2013-11-29 10:32

By banking on the growing domestic popularity of Chinese designers, overseas-based department and multi-brand stores are building a new platform for local talents who, despite their rising fame, are still struggling to expand their businesses.

The healthy way to succeed in business

2013-11-29 10:32

Good opportunities and smart strategies have helped conglomerate Fosun seize overseas deals

Quotable

2013-11-22 10:36

"We are seeking opportunities to open duty-free shops in Southeast Asian markets like Cambodia to expand our global presence."

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2013-11-22 10:36

PBOC to let yuan float more freely

2013-11-22 10:36

Daily trading band will be widened to help smooth capital flows, build platform for economic activities

FDI grows steadily amid reform drive

2013-11-22 10:36

Foreign direct investment in China grew steadily in the first 10 months of the year amid sweeping government reforms that are expected to reshape the world's second-largest economy.

Car workers raise the standard

2013-11-22 10:36

The two companies that comprise Jaguar and Land Rover have together poured more than a century of effort into building their reputations, so there is little surprise that maintaining standards is one of the joint company's top priorities as it expands into China.

Free top-class tuition at a touch

2013-11-22 10:36

When Anant Agarwal taught circuits and electronics in the hallowed halls of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the complicated and intricate nature of lectures often gave students headaches or sent them to sleep.