Amore sitting pretty in makeup market

South Korean cosmetics group Amore Pacific aims to become Asia's top cosmetics producer with global sales reaching 70 billion yuan ($11.4 billion) by 2020.

Breast cancer screening will combat killer disease

Nationwide program to help early detection and heighten awareness

Fonterra unit promotes better bone health

A national public awareness program for bone health was launched in Shanghai on Sunday, the day before World Osteoporosis Day.

ANZ on lookout for future Li Na

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd said it will invite two of China's brightest young tennis stars to attend next year's Australian Open, being held over the last fortnight in January in Melbourne.

First Ronald McDonald House to open in Changsha next year

Nearly 3,000 families dressed in red-and-white striped socks and from eight cities participated in the "Run for Love" campaign organized by global fast-food chain McDonald's on Sunday to raise funds for its first Ronald McDonald House in China.

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Game on for a healthy sports industry

China issued a national plan on Monday for the development of its fast-growing sports industry, encouraging more companies in the field to go public and attract foreign investment.

PBOC official gets ready 'to assume helm' at ABC

Liu Shiyu, a vice-governor of the People's Bank of China, has been appointed as Party secretary of Agricultural Bank of China Ltd, the nation's third-largest lender by assets, media reports said.

Taking the road less traveled for growth

Although dwindling domestic demand and excess capacity have shrunk profit margins for most Chinese steelmakers, it has inspired some to tap overseas markets for sustained, long-term growth.

Experts say rule of law will unlock economic potential

Promoting the rule of law, a main theme of the key meeting of the Party, also known as the Fourth Plenum, will further unleash the potential of the economy and help ensure sustainable and relatively fast growth, experts said on Monday.

Agile investigation seen adding to risks for builders

The detainment of Agile Property Holdings Ltd's founder that dragged down the builder's bonds is fueling concern that more developer debt is vulnerable amid China's mounting corruption probes.

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