Mink farmers feel the chill as Russian market weakens

Mink farmers in China had a harsh winter as prices and demand fell in reaction to weak markets in Russia and Eastern Europe.

Legal firms have lottery website in their sights

Several law firms in the United States are looking into alleged wrongdoing by 500.com Ltd, a Chinese online sports lottery operator listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Government acts to rein in illegal activity in rare earths

Eight government departments led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have issued a circular to crack down on illegal activities in the rare earth industry.

Sailing high on the winds of growth

More opportunities are round the corner, says Volvo CE chief

Going gets tougher for machinery makers

China's machinery manufacturers are planning to increase exports as a slowing domestic economy crimps demand at home, industry experts said.

Volvo stalls in Q4 as construction sector contracts

Volvo Group, the world's second-largest producer of trucks, posted a fourth-quarter loss as a plunge in construction equipment deliveries compounded the effects of provisions for credit losses and a potential antitrust fine.

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Martin Weissburg, president of Volvo CE

FTA with S. Korea one step nearer completion

China and South Korea on Wednesday initialed a bilateral free trade agreement as both sides are hoping to increase trade, according to a press release from China's Ministry of Commerce.

Australia imposes fees on foreign property buyers

Chinese and other foreign nationals buying residential real estate in Australia face additional fees as the government in Canberra seeks to curb soaring property prices and illegal home buying.

Shrinking land sales cast financial shadow on local govts

Local governments sold much less land for real estate development last year as the property sector hit a rough patch, casting a shadow over their financial condition.