Expo Special: Buyers, suppliers look ahead to Mega Show

Buyers and suppliers throughout Asia and the world are marking Oct 20 on their calendars this year because they cannot afford to miss Mega Show Part 1, one of the season's top trade fairs.

Are cities expanding too fast and too soon?

Editor's Note: A great deal of hope has been invested in the role urbanization can play in helping to drive the nation's next cycle of economic boom. But how can China manage what no other country has ever achieved before, to build so many urban communities in such a short space of time?

Fight for the right sort of talent

As a human resources manager, when is the last time you talked to the leader of your company's sales department?

Sanya tops the tourism stakes

Sanya, a city in South China's Hainan province, continued to be highest paid tourism destination in China amongst all travelers, followed by Chengdu and Xi'an, according to a recent survey conducted by a leading online hotel booking system.

Microblog insights

China's poultry sector has recorded losses of more than 10 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) since reports emerged of a new strain of bird flu two weeks ago, the country's National Poultry Industry Association said. Authorities have slaughtered thousands of birds and closed live poultry markets in Shanghai and Beijing in an attempt to reduce the rate of human infection.

Japan stimulus gets G20 green light

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda won international endorsement of his stepped-up stimulus push, saying it emboldened him to press ahead with his campaign to defeat 15 years of deflation.

Market roundup

A different kind of crowd

Small strides help wannabe cafe bosses realize big dreams

Investment patterns alter with times

Long-term yields, not quick returns is priority for investors, says Survey

Even bathrooms have ambience

Over the past 10 years, perspectives on luxury have changed to keep pace with modern lifestyles. That is even true with bathrooms in today's hospitality industry.

Luxury abounds at Kempinski in heart of modern Suzhou

Nestled among lakes and other stunning natural scenery in the commercial heart of Suzhou, Kempinski Hotel is a natural fit for a city that is home to a fascinating blend of Chinese history and modern metropolitan development.

Hotel listings

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