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Business briefs

2011-04-01 10:39

Business briefs

No child's play

2011-04-01 10:29

Chinese parents face limited places for children at increasingly popular Western kindergartens.

Aiming for blue skies

2011-03-25 13:18

Huang Ming makes green energy strides with solar water heaters

Rise and shine

2011-03-25 13:08

The Chinese solar energy industry is heating up following recent setbacks in the nuclear sector

Specialty brewers tap into Chinese cities

2011-03-25 10:59

Appreciation of beer creates a niche for those who make dedicated drinks

IN BRIEF

2011-03-25 10:49

Biz News in Brief

China looks West as Japan cuts production

2011-03-25 10:42

China will need to source a wide range of products from Europe and the United States to make up for the shortage stemming from the natural disasters in Japan, businesses and experts say.

Green goals to build business bridges with Europe

2011-03-25 10:42

The slew of green targets and initiatives outlined in China's new five-year plan will throw open several opportunities for domestic and European businesses, say experts.

EU to end duties on Chinese shoes

2011-03-25 10:42

Decision made after European footwear industry association withdraws petition

Websites tap growing number of savvy travelers

2011-03-25 10:42

Chinese online travel services are set to grow amid increasing interest in overseas destinations, with many businesses catering to the lucrative budget sector alone.

Home improvers up against wall

2011-03-25 10:42

A number of leading home improvement retailers are facing growing challenges in China.

Tea-ing up

2011-03-25 10:42

More turning to Chinese tea for investment opportunities like vintage wine

On tap

2011-03-25 10:39

Last month, beer industry giants Anheuser-Busch InBev and China Resources Snow Breweries (CRB) moved to tighten their grip on the market

Beer prices to bubble up

2011-03-25 10:32

Beer drinkers in China are looking at price increases of at least 10 percent over the next few months as local breweries face higher charges for grain such as wheat.

Business briefs

2011-03-18 13:49

Business briefs

February deficit not sign of a long-term trend 

2011-03-18 11:56

The February trade figures appeared to offer some good reasons for Chinese policymakers to celebrate: The world's largest exporter registered the biggest monthly trade deficit in seven years.

Trade winds still blowing strong

2011-03-18 11:51

China's imports of high-tech goods from the EU will continue to increase.

Gearing up from Down Under

2011-03-18 11:40

Chinese vehicle manufacturers are testing Australia’s waters before heading to Europe

2011 - Year of the joint venture sub brand vehicle

2011-03-18 11:33

This is the Year of the Rabbit, but in actual fact it's the year of the Treasured Horse, or the morning star, or the Everus. These strange sounding names are not the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, what they are in fact are the self-developed brands from GM, Nissan and Honda.

The big leap

2011-03-18 11:29

Domestic players aim for slice of high-end car market with new product launches

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