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Railway boom to boost industries

[2014-08-05 07:19]

China's railway construction boom will help boost the struggling steel, cement, glass and other heavy industries to put the country's economic growth on a firmer footing in the second half of this year.

Western regions to enhance links with train system

[2014-08-05 07:19]

China's western regions will count on an enhanced railroad network to stimulate trade with neighboring countries to gain an edge over coastal provinces competing for infrastructure, labor and export deals.

Capital account risks 'can be managed'

[2014-08-05 07:19]

Benefits of liberalization to outweigh fears of flight, currency speculation

Putting corporate governance first

[2014-08-05 07:19]

The gradual, progressive internationalization of Asian companies is probably one of the most important events of this century in the world economy.

Supply-chain management is a must for next generation of manufacturers

[2014-08-05 07:19]

Cheap labor has given Chinese companies an edge for decades when it comes to making products for less than their competitors in Europe or the United States.

2nd time lucky for WH Group

[2014-08-05 07:19]

World biggest pork firm raises $1.9b in delayed HK initial public offering

Fosun Intl to get Roc Oil for A$474m

[2014-08-05 07:19]

Billionaire Guo Guangchang's Fosun International Ltd agreed to acquire Roc Oil Co for A$474 million ($442 million) in cash, giving the Chinese group assets stretching from Australia to Malaysia.

Cheung Kong will reportedly take to sky with $5b deal

[2014-08-05 07:19]

Billionaire Li Ka-shing's Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd is considering a bid for aircraft being sold by private equity firm Terra Firma-owned lessor AWAS Aviation Capital Ltd, in a deal sources said could be worth about $5 billion.

Financial, commodities lead way to 8-month high

[2014-08-05 07:19]

China's stocks rose to an eight-month high, led by financial and commodity shares, on speculation the government is accelerating State-owned enterprise reform and relaxing rules to help brokerages free up capital for expansion.

An end to non-splendid isolation for Port-Gentil

[2014-08-04 07:00]

For years, Port-Gentil, the second-largest city in Gabon, has been supreme in its isolation. There is no road connecting it and Libreville, the capital, and the only way to reach it is by air or by sea.

Libreville, a magnet for both State-owned, small companies

[2014-08-04 07:00]

More than 1,000 Chinese private companies and small businesses are making an economic impact on Gabon that rivals that of the big State-owned corporations, owners say.

Junk food craving intensifies as Western restaurants proliferate

[2014-08-04 07:00]

Public health expert Rob Moodie doesn't mince his words when it comes to fast and processed food companies and their contribution to obesity.

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