Ship-engine maker powers on

2014-01-31 06:42

Wartsila Corp, one of the world's largest ship power suppliers and manufacturers by revenue, is hoping to turn China into its biggest market by adding more manufacturing capacity in the country this year.

Robots: it all comes down to the numbers

2014-01-31 06:42

A twin degree in law and business helped Till Reuter secure jobs in investment banks and law firms over the decades. But to oversee a robotics company, Reuter needs to have a special winning formula.

Q+A | Till Reuter

2014-01-31 06:42

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Economy to expand steadily

2014-01-24 08:55

China's economy will maintain stable and moderate growth momentum in 2014, the Year of the Horse, the country's top statistician said.

The pursuit of balance begins to pay off

2014-01-24 08:55

The economy grew more balanced last year, with the service sector and inland regions playing a bigger role and the urban-rural income gap narrowing, as the government worked to improve the quality of growth.

Investment-led growth still a concern for China

2014-01-24 08:55

Although 2013 turned out better than expected in many ways, risks still hang over the Chinese economy, with analysts warning that investment-driven growth cannot be sustained indefinitely.

Income disparity issues 'need to be fixed quickly'

2014-01-24 08:55

China's Gini coefficient index declined for the fifth consecutive year in 2013 to reach 0.473, according to statistics provided by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Twinkle, twinkle fashion star

2014-01-24 08:55

Chinese clothing brands have reveled in the spotlight ever since Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jingping, grabbed international attention by appearing in elegant dresses designed by homegrown brands during overseas trips last year.

Business casual brought company back from brink

2014-01-24 08:55

When Hu Chengchu first heard the term "business and leisure" 13 years ago he says he had no idea what it meant.

Quotable

2014-01-24 08:55

"From a long-term perspective, the reform package offered by the Third Plenum looks positive for China's economy. But in the short-term, the consequences are rather uncertain."

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2014-01-24 08:55

Trends apparent in sports apparel

2014-01-24 08:55

If you want to know how the porcelain industry is faring, you need go no further than Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. If sportswear is your field of interest, the place to go to is Quanzhou, as it is a microcosm of the industry.

Clouds loom over vineyards

2014-01-24 08:55

Experts urge Chinese buyers to be wary of business risks before buying property in overseas markets.

Vaccine pain is global companies' gain

2014-01-24 08:55

Despite Chinese health authorities' claim that there is no link between hepatitis B vaccinations and several babies' deaths, parents' confidence in domestic vaccinations has been shaken - and that is improving the outlook for overseas drug companies.

Sailing into the future China-style

2014-01-24 08:55

What would you buy if you became very rich? A luxurious mansion, a private jet, perhaps a Rolls-Royce?

Quotable

2014-01-17 09:29

"Traditional PC vendors are no longer our top rivals. Our next step is to challenge Apple and Samsung in the portable consumer electronics sector."

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2014-01-17 09:29

Fosun buys Portugal's largest insurer

2014-01-17 09:29

Fosun International Ltd has bought a controlling stake in Portugal's largest insurance group for 1 billion euros ($1.36 billion).

China aims to open up procurement market

2014-01-17 09:29

China continues to revise its offers to join a global pact on government purchases with its bid to further open the government market and push more Chinese companies to go global.

Outlook strong, but some bumps ahead

2014-01-17 09:29

Passenger vehicle sales are likely to see slower growth this year as more Chinese cities impose purchase restrictions and implement measures to combat pollution, experts say.