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Answers in the genes

2011-01-28 12:38

Hopes ride on benefits of increasing awareness of genetic tests.

Motorists gear up to hire

2011-01-28 12:38

More opting to rent cars amid greater ownership restrictions.

Slow ride for foreign car rentals

2011-01-28 12:38

Rich management experience and a mature business model are no longer advantages for overseas car-leasing companies entering the Chinese market, industry analysts say.

'Bumpy time' ahead for investors

2011-01-28 11:12

Oracles predict a bumpy ride for the Year of the Rabbit, marked by volatility and turbulence.

Green revolution

2011-01-28 11:01

China has become a leader in the use of wind power, with wind farms mushrooming in China.

Green revolution

2011-01-28 11:01

The wind energy sector is powering ahead in China

Seckillers make hay as discount fever gains ground

2011-01-21 15:42

Seckilling is fast becoming the buzzword among online shoppers in China as the frenzy to buy products at unbelievably low prices heats up.

Volkswagen in talks to develop new car

2011-01-21 15:42

Volkswagen AG, the second-largest foreign automaker in China, is in talks with its local partners to develop a new car, specifically for Chinese consumers.

Chinese lenders chart plans to expand European footprint

2011-01-21 15:42

Chinese lenders are gearing up to cash in on the immense opportunities appearing in Europe as more domestic companies spread their wings on the continent.

 Port for the world

2011-01-21 15:42

Last July, Dalian's famed harbor view was engulfed in fire and covered in black oil and smoke.

Living 'IT' up

2011-01-21 15:42

Dalian's livability is also helping to fuel its technological edge.

Attracted to a beacon of lifestyle

2011-01-21 15:42

Dalian's seashell museum is built on a hill, rising like a fairytale castle sparkling with golden lights into the night sky. When the castle's gates open, many people will probably expect a handsome prince to ride through with his royal carriage.

Non-financial ODI to EU increases 297%

2011-01-21 14:54

China's outbound direct investment (ODI) in the non-financial sector hit $59 billion (43.85 billion euros) last year, up 36.3 percent year-on-year, statistics released by the Ministry of Commerce on Jan 18 showed.

Culture in a cup

2011-01-21 12:56

Tea remains an integral part of the Chinese experience for many

Tea Time

2011-01-21 12:49

Chinese green tea is still waiting to be fully appreciated in overseas markets

Stamping personality on a home

2011-01-21 11:03

Having a walk-in closet at home like Hollywood celebrities such as Paris Hilton is no longer a dream for Chinese women.

Developing a taste for the high life

2011-01-21 11:00

Is it possible to devise a high-end office tower that integrates energy-saving elements with tasteful furnishings and finely honed durable material?

Tackling a new financial reality

2011-01-21 10:53

Global leaders to converge in Davos next week to discuss state of the economy.

Economic growth gathers momentum

2011-01-21 10:48

China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth jumped 10.3 percent year-on-year last year.

Ports need to work together 'as a team'

2011-01-14 11:41

For ports in the Chinese mainland, it was a volume growth story till the 1990s and the 2000s. Now, they are entering a more mature phase when growth is more built out among mid-size ports and where leading mainland ports have "taken back" cargo from Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

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