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Policy buffers to sustain China's growth in 2015

Report: Fiscal position adequate to deploy stimulus against slowdown

Victoria's Secret opens three beauty stores with five more planned

Victoria's Secret officially entered the Chinese market this week, but the US company famous for its lingerie will focus on selling beauty products.

Free trade moves to gather pace

China will look to reach agreements with more nations as it strives to reduce dollar's dominance, officials say

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Free trade agreements

Food companies find room to grow in Australia, NZ

Free trade pacts offer favorable policies for expansion, investment as appetite for higher-protein food grows

Decisive measures needed to put China at the core of global activity

Trade experts say China needs another round of decisive measures to put its export growth on a firmer footing in 2015, amid declining demand in major foreign markets.

'Emerging' push lights up prospects

Developed markets, the erstwhile pillars of China's foreign trade, may no longer be that central to the nation's long-term growth plans as emerging markets are shaping up as better alternatives, industry experts said on Tuesday.

Avatar off to flying start with China Eastern's passengers

The in-flight experience is set to get more interesting as artificial intelligence functions are added to the cabin.

Penny stocks glitter as bigger peers lose luster

Inexperienced, retail investors favor low-priced shares as the rally continues, reports Bloomberg.

Coke gets leaner with job cuts in China

The Coca-Cola Co confirmed on Tuesday that it will cut jobs in China as part of a global layoff program, which is intended to help the beverage giant become leaner and faster in response to fierce competition with local rivals.