Diplomatic moves bring rewards for cashmere maker

The company that supplied the specially designed scarves and shawls for leaders who participated in the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and their partners this week is hoping the high profile gained for its products will help boost China's cashmere industry.

Globalization is the new buzzword in e-commerce

Nation's Nov 11 shopping spree crosses borders around the world, reports Meng Jing.

'Alipay will definitely go public'

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Alipay unit, part of the company's financial services arm, "will definitely go public", Executive Chairman Jack Ma said on Tuesday.

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Shanghai FTZ to be site of trust registration center

Consumer shares to gain from HK link

For international investors seeking advice on which stocks to buy through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Connect exchange link, the message from Chinese analysts is clear: pile into consumer shares and avoid raw-materials companies.

Company Special: SAP: Products will help make themselves in future factories

A factory of the future display by German software provider SAP was a highlight of this month's China International Industry Fair in Shanghai.

Couriers play vital role in success

"Double 11' rush prompts firms to add warehouses, vehicles, staff to handle orders

Finding virtue in healthy lifestyle

Statistics show increasingly sedentary living having serious effect on many office workers

Fund is mother of invention for female ventures

Walmart China recently announced a donation of 10 million yuan ($1.63 million) to the China Women's Development Foundation to support its Revolving Fund for Mothers' New Ventures project over the next three years.

Hospitality sector checks out talent pool

High-end hotels in China are vying for talented people with the skills and passion to meet the increasing demand of the hospitality market, which is being driven by the expansion of international hotels in the nation and the rise in Chinese international travelers.

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Modi appoints yoga minister

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed a yoga minister in a major revamp of his government after coming to power in May, in a bid to promote the ancient practice.