Postal service revenue jumps 22% in 2011
2012-02-09 09:49:51
Business volume for China's postal services maintained strong growth in 2011, according to the State Post Bureau, conjuring up promising prospects for the country's logistics companies.
Beijing office rents yet to rival NY: DTZ
2012-02-09 09:11:59
The top-tier office rents in Beijing rose sharply last year but were still not high enough to rival those in New York, the global real estate services firm DTZ said.
Auto exports hit record high in 2011
2012-02-09 09:10:32
China's auto exports hit 849,000 units last year, the highest level seen since the onset of the global financial crisis.
Valentine's Day brings business
2012-02-08 17:02:04
Many businesses are busy preparing for the upcoming Valentine's Day, which falls on Feb 14.
Oil and petrochemical sector '11 output hit $1.8t
2012-02-08 16:40:20
The output of China’s petroleum and petrochemical industry totaled 11.28 trillion yuan ($1.8 trillon) in 2011.
School also a draw
2012-02-08 10:55:25
The US is attractive to Chinese students and their parents, not just tourists. The Institute of International Education reported that the number of Chinese studying abroad increased 23 percent last year, but those working toward undergraduate degrees in the US rose 43 percent.
Metals index to reflect big picture of industry
2012-02-08 08:06:08
China will launch its first composite index of nonferrous metals sometime this year, a move the industry hopes will reflect economic realities and help companies avoid risks, said a senior official on Tuesday.
Tour packages growing up
2012-02-08 09:26:46
When the United States first allowed tour groups from China's mainland in 2008, cautious travel agents limited their packages to important sites on the East and West coasts and Hawaii - all in about two weeks.
Simpler visa procedures are passport to success
2012-02-08 09:26:15
Travel agencies and destination countries try to cash in on a predicted spending and tourism surge, Xin Dingding, Zheng Yangpeng and Shi Yingying report from Beijing and Shanghai.
Real estate market likely to see an increase in M&A activity
2012-02-08 09:14:16
China will see more mergers and acquisitions in the real estate sector this year, with domestic players continuing to dominate the market, according to industry analysts.
Land sales forecast to earn lower revenue
2012-02-08 09:13:16
Beijing's revenue from land sales is expected to drop by 30 percent once again this year to hit 90 billion yuan ($13.6 billion) as the city's property market cools down as a result of continuous tightening measures.
Gasoline and diesel prices raised
2012-02-08 09:10:41
China raised the ceiling for retail gasoline and diesel prices for the first time this year on Wednesday in tandem with international crude oil hikes.