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Firms facing up to tough reality

2011-11-25 14:15

When the global financial crisis hit three years ago, many Chinese exporters crossed their fingers and hoped things would soon get better.

Decoding the economic boom

2011-11-25 10:28

Prominent scholar stresses that it is time for US, China to work together.

Tills keep clicking

2011-11-25 10:25

China's richest village banks on wealth to bring in tourists.

Making the right moves

2011-11-25 10:21

Juhuasuan banks on platform to shore up revenue, profit.

Survival of the fittest

2011-11-25 08:56

Group-buying websites in China, after a year of unbridled growth, are now feeling the pressures of expansion and dwindling financing opportunities.

Customers' steam is rising, and it's not because of the hotpots

2011-11-25 08:56

Group purchases leave a sour taste in the mouths of buyers

Towering success

2011-11-25 08:56

Huaxi village turns to new pastures for profit as old avenues start losing sheen.

Quotable

2011-11-25 07:34

"The real estate bubble has exploded."

IN BRIEF

2011-11-25 07:34

A little Utopia of their own

2011-11-25 07:34

Even as many Chinese millionaires are scouting for investment and immigration opportunities overseas, many like Zhao Yougao are returning to their village in Huaxi.

New name, same game

2011-11-25 07:34

People waiting for the subway in Shanghai may notice new posters displaying a computer mouse clicking on the address "z.cn".

ASB chairman seeks bigger, global role

2011-11-18 11:22

Yuan Xin sets out his strategic vision for the international telecommunications market.

A slice of paradise for sale

2011-11-18 11:17

German company hopes to sell or lease islands to wealthy Chinese customers.

Gearing up for the big time

2011-11-18 11:14

Swedish machinery maker atlas copco is banking on its expansion in China.

Rooms with a view

2011-11-18 11:09

Since the 2008 olympics, modernized inns are taking the place of traditional B&Bs in the hutongs of houhai.

The little mark that says: This really is a gem

2011-11-18 11:03

De beers hopes to score big with forevermark.

On the rocks

2011-11-18 08:53

Jewelers spruce up offerings as lasting popularity fuels demand surge.

Beauty is now on the screen of the beholder

2011-11-18 08:53

Online jewelers give shops with windows a run for their money.

Basking in old glory

2011-11-18 08:53

Shichahai looks to the past for the future.

Quotable

2011-11-18 07:42

"China's banks and financial sector are healthy, but there are vulnerabilities that should be addressed by the authorities."

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