Investment in telecom industry plunges in Oct
2011-11-23 15:36:51
Completed fixed assets investment in China's telecom sector plunged 42.89 percent in October from the previous month.
China to top online market
2011-11-23 09:20:39
China is expected to overtake the United States as the world's largest e-commerce market by 2015, according to a report released by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Smaller units to supervise railways
2011-11-23 11:13:38
In its latest attempt to make the country's rail system safer, the Ministry of Railways has ordered its subordinate bureaus to divide up large railway stations and railroad and train maintenance units.
Firms facing up to tough reality
2011-11-23 09:40:49
When the global financial crisis hit three years ago, many Chinese exporters crossed their fingers and hoped things would soon get better. Conditions have gotten worse in recent months and the waiting game is over for companies that want to survive.
'Drop subjects that don't pay'
2011-11-23 11:12:25
The Ministry of Education urged universities around the country to enroll fewer students in programs that usually lead to low employment.
Singles' Day sales push couriers to the limit
2011-11-23 11:09:42
The online shopping promotion on Nov 11 has led to a massive delivery delay across the country as well as mounting complaints over fake discounts, substandard products and poor after-sales services.
HNA urges US to ease up with visas
2011-11-23 11:01:43
HNA Group Co Ltd, parent company of Hainan Airlines Co Ltd, is urging the United States to lift restrictions on visas for Chinese visitors.
Lower GDP growth rate forecast
2011-11-23 11:00:48
The World Bank has lowered its GDP growth forecast for China to 9.1 percent for this year and 8.4 percent for 2012, amid growing concerns about impact of the European debt crisis on the world's second-largest economy.
Carmakers see slower growth ahead
2011-11-23 09:39:34
Car sales growth in China will remain stagnant next year in the absence of incentives for buyers and China's tight credit control, raising pressure on carmakers to cut prices and improve after-sales services.
Rural areas have highest consumer confidence
2011-11-23 10:05:47
China's smaller cities and towns offer the greatest potential for retail growth, because of the country's urbanization process and rising incomes in rural areas, according to the Nielsen Company.
Rural credit bodies to seek foreign funds
2011-11-23 09:55:08
As China continues the reform of rural credit cooperatives (RCCs), investment opportunities for foreign capital will increase, officials and analysts said.
Investors snap up 'fair value' Phoenix IPO
2011-11-23 09:48:39
Investors showed strong enthusiasm for the closely-watched A-share IPO by Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd, the first company in the sector to go public after a central government decision to boost the culture industry.