Top Biz News

S Africa health insurer buys into Ping An  2009-12-02 13:57:06

South African health insurance firm Discovery Holdings Ltd buys up to 25 percent of shares of China Ping An's health insurance sector in a move to tap the fast-expanding market in China.



AkzoNobel Science Award debuts in China  2009-12-02 17:05:33

Dutch chemical group AkzoNobel, in conjunction with the Chinese Chemistry Society (CCS), will add China to the countries whose scientists are eligible for the AkzoNobel Science Award.



China issues regulation to encourage joint ventures  2009-12-02 15:34:24

China announced Wednesday a regulation to standardize and encourage the establishment of joint venture enterprises by overseas investors. 



Nongfu Spring cleared of arsenic charges  2009-12-02 13:39:06

Nongfu Spring, China's leading producer of bottled water and beverages, was cleared by the national quality watchdog of charges that its products contain high-level of arsenic, the Haikou municipal bureau of industry and commerce said Tuesday.



Services trade marked as next big thing  2009-12-02 07:50:40

China is aiming to cut its reliance on manufacturing and boost its services trade to facilitate domestic economic restructuring going into the post-crisis world market.



Fake salt bust hints at bribery in sector  2009-12-02 07:50:40

When Chongqing police busted a gang that processed and resold nearly 800 tons of illegal edible salt in a year, it only hinted toward the corruption that plagues the domestic salt industry functioning in an imperfect legal system, officials have said.



China's trains unhindered by harsh winter weather  2009-12-02 17:01:11

Cold temperatures, rain and snow that hit most parts of the country in November had limited impact on the country's rail services, according to the Ministry of Railways.



Indonesia: Trade volume with China to hit $50b in next 5 yrs  2009-12-02 16:10:09

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday said that Indonesia's trade volume with China is expected to reach $50 billion in next five years on spur of the improving economic performance, according to Indonesian Presidential spokesman. 



Chinese shares close up 1.06%  2009-12-02 16:04:55

Chinese equities rose with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 1.06 percent, or 34.39 points, to close at 3,269.75 Wednesday.



ADB to issue 1b yuan Panda Bonds in China  2009-12-02 15:37:07

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday announced that it will issue its second renminbi- denominated "Panda" bonds in the domestic capital market of China.



CNPC Hong Kong raises $480m  2009-12-02 15:30:48

Teck may reap gains from CIC alliance  2009-12-02 08:04:07

CDB cautious on business expansion  2009-12-02 08:04:07

Retail sales set to surge  2009-12-02 07:50:40

Ties with Canada 'to thaw'  2009-12-02 07:49:46



'Mistress forced me to take bribes'  2009-12-02 07:50:40

Market vendors face uncertainty  2009-12-02 09:55:12

Dubai whack for Wenzhou merchants  2009-12-02 09:35:46

Zijin Mining sets sights on Indophil  2009-12-02 08:04:07

Equities edge up on growth numbers  2009-12-02 08:04:07

Strong demand lifts Shanghai copper  2009-12-02 08:04:07



Ban on US, Canada, Mexico pork lifted  2009-12-01 15:28:07

China spends 15b yuan on land census  2009-12-01 13:54:17

Chinese shares close up 1.25%  2009-12-01 16:29:13

Renren.com launches mobile service  2009-12-01 17:46:12

Rurual credit support in W China  2009-12-01 15:44:09

Gaming growth ends Macao's downturn  2009-12-01 17:30:07

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Cutting off criminal channels

The China Advertising Association publicly condemned 58 illegal infomercials on Sept 25 after an investigation by the State Administration of Industry and Commerce.

Soccer betting targeted

Funds distributed by 'castes'

'Mistress forced me to take bribes'

Fired up about trash crisis

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Newsmaker

Air China's Fan Cheng named to run Shenzhen Airlines

Air China Vice-President Fan Cheng was named Party secretary of Shenzhen Airlines on Tuesday, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, adding fuel to speculation that the world's most valuable airline would take over the Shenzhen-based carrier.

Li hikes stake in holding firm

Student entrepreneurs get support amid bleak job market

Stars shine brighter with EMBA

GSK may shift some Relenza manufacturing to mainland

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