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Born in the year of the sheep

[2015-02-07 07:40]

Legend has it that people with the sheep as their zodiac sign will lead difficult lives. 10 "sheep" sound off on the superstition and the quality of their lives.

'Curse' of the sheep Year-Really?

[2015-02-07 07:40]

Chinese legend says that people born in the Year of the Sheep will have a difficult life, because sheep are often eaten by humans.

Anbang plans acquisitions around world

[2015-02-06 07:46]

CEO Wu also reveals moves to list in many nations over the next decade

Private equity firms enjoy a 'banner year' in China

[2015-02-06 07:46]

PricewaterhouseCoopers said 2014 was a banner year for new private equity investments in China and the scale will remain robust in 2015.

Tencent raises $2b in two-part bond sale

[2015-02-06 07:46]

Tencent Holdings Ltd, China's second-largest Internet company, has gone overseas for more financing as the nation's consumer-focused technology companies expand their international clout.

New high-tech index debuts on Shenzhen SE

[2015-02-06 07:46]

The Zhongguancun Stock Index, China's first high-tech benchmark index that reflects the performances of listed companies registered in the Zhongguancun high-tech science park in Beijing, debuted on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Subsidies offered for smartphone makers

[2015-02-06 07:46]

China Telecom Corp Ltd, the third-biggest mobile network operator in China, said on Thursday that it will offer 16 billion yuan ($2.56 billion) in subsidies to smartphone producers, part of an attempt to add 120 million new subscribers this year.

Staples buys Office Depot for $6b

[2015-02-06 07:46]

Evolving shopping habits have forced yet another retailer to think outside of the box.

Indian developers set sights on lower end of the market

[2015-02-06 07:46]

Indian developers see opportunity at the bottom of the property ladder as demand for pricier homes wanes.

Noodle hunger in SE Asia testing Australian farmers

[2015-02-06 07:46]

Wheat farmers in Australia, the world's fourth-biggest shipper, will face an increasing challenge keeping up with their neighbors' appetite for bread and noodles.

Sony says hack cost $15m, trims forecast

[2015-02-06 07:46]

Sony Corp trimmed its forecast of losses and estimates the Sony Pictures hack cost it about $15 million, but expects no significant harm from the cyberattack in the long run.

VAT may not mean cheer to realtors

[2015-02-05 08:37]

Replacing business tax with value-added tax may not exactly ease the tax burden of Chinese real estate companies, said a taxation expert from global consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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