Inflation rate dips to 5-year low in January

Deflation fears spook industrial sector; both indexes weakest since global financial crisis

Study sees consumer confidence faltering

Nielsen NV's Consumer Confidence Index declined four percentage points in the fourth quarter of 2014 amid a weakening outlook for employment and personal finances in smaller cities, the marketing and research firm said on Tuesday.

Australia, NZ currencies get a lift

Bad news in China seems to be good news for the currencies of Australia and New Zealand.

Record fine to have little impact on Qualcomm

Smartphone firms may gain from chip giant's decision to reduce patent licensing charges, report Gao Yuan and Lan Lan. Gao Yuan/Lan Lan

'Battlefield' for mobile payments is shifting overseas

The competition to capture new users of mobile payment services during the upcoming Spring Festival has intensified among China's Internet companies as Alipay, the e-payment affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, expanded the battlefield to overseas markets.

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Gains on cards for high-end property sector in Shanghai

Apartments, villas with small floor area to offer better rental income for investors, say analysts WU YIYAO

Restaurants' growth accelerates as mass-market outlets thrive

The catering industry's fortunes took a turn for the better last year, driven by strong demand for restaurants targeting mass consumers, according to an industry survey.

LED leader reaps IPO riches

Sun Qinghuan, chairman of MLS Co, China's biggest producer of light-emitting diodes, is poised to become a billionaire with an initial public offering.

Wanda eyes more M&A deals this year

Wang Jianlin, the self-made Chinese billionaire who made his fortune by building shopping malls, is actively diversifying his assets through global mergers and acquisitions.

Auto sales climb 10% in January on demand for SUVs and minivans

China's auto sales rose 10 percent in January, led by demand for sport utility vehicles and minivans as consumers continued to favor more spacious rides over conventional sedans.