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Business

 Name of the game

2011-06-24 14:04

Qingdao banks on successful brands to stay competitive

 City of sails

2011-06-24 14:03

As sailing attracts increasing attention, the number of Chinese people engaging in the sport is on the rise.

 Check all options before jumping on bandwagon

2011-06-24 14:03

Franchising is an effective and efficient tool for a company to invest and expand. However, risks exist in any form of investment, and franchising is no exception.

Ride the tide of franchise, but take cautious steps

2011-06-24 14:02

If you are a newcomer to China but want to expand your business quickly in the world's fastest-growing market, you might think about investing in a franchise

IN BRIEF

2011-06-24 14:02

biz in brief

Playing the matchmaker

2011-06-24 13:16

Niche company connects foreign businesses with Chinese investors

Franchise heat 

2011-06-24 11:52

Foreign companies see huge opportunities for business

High-flier's battle to rule the airways

2011-06-24 11:10

Airbus China president says Chinese business must be 'two-way traffic'

Stitched up for success

2011-06-24 11:10

Success at home propels Wenzhou apparel maker to top 10 list in the world

Home away from home

2011-06-17 14:18

China's recent moves to tighten soaring home prices have pushed investors to turn to London's property market, Chinese buyers and analysts say.

Schools important part of fashion trends

2011-06-17 14:15

China has long been known as the "king of apparel production" across the world. But it has learned from the past to make progress in today's apparel industry.

Prime estate

2011-06-17 14:15

Chinese buyers have emerged as vital clients for London's prime property agents.

IN BRIEF

2011-06-17 14:05

business briefs

Beijing boutique takes business-casual approach

2011-06-17 13:59

Wang Yaoyu is part owner of Dong Liang Studio, one of the first boutique stores inBeijingdevoted to showcasing independent Chinese designers' products.

Pret-a-design

2011-06-17 13:53

China is taking bigger strides to become a force in fashion.

Investment in young athletes paying off for China

2011-06-17 11:59

Allez Li Na, Allez Li Na. If you followed this year's French Open, you may be familiar with this cheer.

Taming the inflation tiger

2011-06-17 11:56

The flurry of economic indicators that came out recently indicates that inflation pressures may persist in the short term but will taper out in the long run.

China demand to boost EU trade

2011-06-17 11:56

China's imports from the European Union surged 35 percent to $18.7 billion in May.

Buffett lunch fetches record price

2011-06-17 11:56

Notwithstanding the gloom in Europe and the US, the "Oracle of Omaha" still seems to be shining bright on the global financial landscape.

Past winners from China say meal was well worth it

2011-06-17 11:56

Two Chinese business tycoons who attended previous Warren Buffett auction lunches called the experience informative and inspiring, according to media reports.

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