Staff put learning, career development first

Learning and career development opportunities are the key factors for Chinese when they look for a job and decide to stay with that employer. But many employees say management doesn't do enough to keep them fully engaged and contributing to their organization.

Port gets province's rural west moving

A new inner river port was launched in Zhaoqing, a city in the western part of Guangdong Province, early this week.

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Catalist for better business in SE Asia

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) announced recently the establishment of a new second board, a sponsor-supervised listing platform for high-growth companies, both local and international.

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Mainland property firms eye HK float

The mainland's cooling-down policies will not deter its property developers from tapping the fund market in Hong Kong, with more of them expected to list in the city in 2008, industry experts said.

Consider customer needs in innovation

In China, as well as in the rest of the world, innovation will help us all to make economic growth sustainable. In the long run, economic growth without social justice and environmental responsibility is not possible.

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Credit cards need identity, just like customers

Like many other product categories in China, the credit card industry is booming.

Mortgage growth hit by PBOC measures

Mortgage growth is slowing in the city after soaring for 13 months due to government measures to control credit.