Lung cancer still the biggest killer

As November's lung cancer awareness campaign continues, medical experts are calling for more emphasis to be given to raising people's attention to the possible causes of the disease, and how it can be prevented.

Developer Vanke joins key global carbon reduction project

China Vanke Co Ltd, the country's largest residential developer, has become the first real estate company in the world to join the carbon reduction project known as Climate Savers, which was launched in November by the World Wide Fund for Nature.

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Nation to top green list by 2030

China will become the world's largest renewable energy market by 2030 if it can double the ratio of such sources as solar and wind in the total energy mix to 26 percent, the International Renewable Energy Agency said on Monday.

Anti-corruption moves 'good for sector'

The nation's anti-corruption campaign in the energy sector will lead to a more transparent and efficient market, which will benefit the development of the industry, said Adnan Z. Amin, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency on Monday.

In step with the growth of Africa

Chinese direct investment in Africa has greatly expanded in the last few years, exceeding $25 billion by the end of 2013, compared with just $9.33 billion in 2009. Today, more and more companies are doing business in Africa in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, energy, manufacturing and agriculture.

Newspaper: Top SOE officials may have to disclose salaries

Executives of China's biggest State-owned enterprises may have to publicly reveal their salaries, the Economic Information Daily reported on Monday, the latest in a series of reforms aimed at boosting corporate efficiency and transparency.

Mainland investors turn sellers via HK stock link

Mainland investors turned net sellers of Hong Kong stocks through Stock Connect for the first time on Monday, after taking up just 6.1 percent of daily buying quotas in the program's first week.

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IPO approval streamlined to spur private investment

Convenience stores gaining ground as hypermarts falter

Small is the new beautiful when it comes to China's retail industry, according to industry experts.

Barilla has a fresh recipe for fast success in urban markets

Cooking Italian pasta in just five minutes at home is the new approach that Barilla Group, a 137-year-old Italian food producer, is taking to attract young urban Chinese who have a taste for Western cuisine.

AirAsia looking to fly high with China partner

AirAsia Bhd, the Malaysia-based low-cost carrier, is looking for a joint venture partner to tap into growth opportunities in China, a top company official said on Monday.