Companies making faster profits

2007-11-30 10:32:48

Chinese enterprises are making large profits faster because of better management, efficient capital operation and investment gains.

Rail Ministry boosts bond sale to 45b yuan

2007-11-28 17:13:51

China's Ministry of Railways has auctioned 45 billion yuan of fixed-rate corporate bonds, 10 billion yuan more due to strong demand.

Chinese steelmakers urge for rationalization

2007-11-28 10:57:23

China's Iron and Steel Association urged the State Council to rationalize the industry in hopes of developing world-scale companies.

China Investment denies Rio Tinto bid

2007-11-27 06:54:37

The country's newly launched state foreign exchange investment company said Monday that it had never been involved in a bid for Rio Tinto.

Fuel oil futures surge 4.4%

2007-11-27 10:06:14

Spurred by rising global crude oil prices, Shanghai fuel oil futures yesterday surged 4.4 percent, the biggest one-day increase since early 2006.

SMEs' first joint bonds applauded

2007-11-22 08:53:42

After 16 months' preparation, 20 SMEs in Shenzhen,jointly issued a bond last Wednesday to raise 1 billion yuan from institutional investors.

Copper, zinc futures plummet in Shanghai

2007-11-21 10:41:33

On the heels of the crash in international markets, Shanghai copper and zinc futures yesterday dropped to the daily allowable limits, reaching the lowest levels since early this year.

Homegrown PE fund seeks 10% stake in Chengdu bank

2007-11-20 10:04:14

The nation's private equity frontrunner is vying for a 10% stake in Chengdu City Commercial Bank Co to gain a foothold in the country's banking sector.

China to hasten direct overseas equities scheme

2007-11-19 14:47:18

China will hasten the launch of a trial program that will allow individuals to invest directly in overseas securities.

Financial futures exchange welcomes 12 more members

2007-11-13 16:35:44

The China Financial Futures Exchange announced the second batch of its members, including nine clearing brokers and another three trading members.

China IPOs in US expands at record pace

2007-11-13 15:23:49

Despite all the talk of lead-laden toys, this year's biggest export to the United States from China may be initial public offerings.

CPI rebounds to highest level in 11 years

2007-11-13 10:36:46

Consumer inflation rebounded to its highest level in 11 years on rising food prices, increasing the possibility for the sixth interest rate hike this year.