Quality of CSR activity remains 'relatively low'

A new study, considered by experts as the first to accurately document and report on the corporate social responsibility activities of all kinds of companies in China, private and public, has concluded that the country's overall quality of CSR development remains what researchers described as "relatively low".

Finance companies launch new funding program for female entrepreneurs

China's first funding program aimed at providing finance exclusively to female entrepreneurs has been launched by a group of heavyweight finance organizations.

Pudong residents told 'get on your bike'

A public bicycle-sharing program has been launched in a Shanghai community to encourage more residents to get out of their cars and enjoy a healthier, low-carbon lifestyle.

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Trade-related services set to be expanded

CCPIT to set up specialized agencies to help Chinese companies as they venture abroad

South Beauty has its eye on smaller cities for growth

High-end restaurant chain South Beauty is looking to expand into second-and third-tier cities to lift sales that have been flagging due to the government's ongoing austerity campaign.

Beer sales lose fizz amid austerity drive

Beer output fell last year for the first time in a decade, with producers facing price pressure as a result of the anti-corruption campaign and rising costs, industry officials said.

Innovative EHang confident in nation's fast-growing drone market

Hu Huazhi and Yang Zhenquan have a refreshingly straightforward approach to setting annual sales targets.

Dubai sets sights on retail crown

Dubai, fresh from capturing the title of busiest international airport from London Heathrow, has set its sights on becoming the world's top hub by retail sales this year as a flood of Chinese passengers add to a shopping spree.

Australia slashes interest rate

Australia's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low of 2.25 percent on Tuesday in a bid to jolt an economy weighed down by falling commodity prices.

Apple bond sales sound alarm on lending

Apple Inc's mega bond sale is fueling speculation US interest rates are poised to increase.

Big-spending technology companies may be less lavish with their money

Technology's big-spending trio of Google, Facebook, and Amazon.com appear to be tightening their belts - at least a notch - in a concession to cost-conscious investors and a strong dollar that's taking a big bite out of their revenue.