EU firms take dimmer view

Optimism about growth and profitability in China among companies from the European Union has dropped to a record low, with an increasing number planning to cut jobs in the nation, a survey by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China showed on Wednesday.

More anti-graft steps needed to regain trust

Though Chinese companies have strengthened their anti-fraud and anti-corruption policies after the nationwide anti-graft campaign started in 2013, they still need to do a lot more to regain their employees' trust, a new report said on Wednesday.

MSCI defers decision on inclusion of A shares in global benchmark

Global index compiler MSCI Inc said on Wednesday that it had delayed including the Chinese A shares in its benchmark index as there were still some issues over market access, but said that it was working with the nation's capital market regulator to address the issue.

Mobilizing idle hands during a downturn

Car-hailing apps are popular in China these days for one obvious reason: they offer daily commuters private car service as an alternative to the crowded public transport system and the taxi service that is often in shortage.

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Goldman's Blankfein expects US economy to grow 3%

Economic growth in the United States will see a slight recovery to 3 percent this year, compared with 2.4 percent last year, the top official of a leading US brokerage said on Wednesday.

Price of an elite eduction soars in Hong Kong

Debentures are sold by private schools to parents in exchange for admission places. High demand has triggered thriving trading market

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Independent Schools Foundation Academy

Inflation eases, but deflation risks rise

CPI falls to 1.2% last month, decelerating from 1.5% in April

Ma's whirlwind tour aims to lure US firms

Jack Ma, executive chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, began a three-day visit to the United States on Monday with the goal of attracting more US-based businesses to the company's e-commerce ecosystem.

Tickling the palates of China's hungry middle-class

Barely a week passes without someone, or somewhere, claiming progress in attracting buyers from what is now the world's most influential consumer group - the Chinese middle class.