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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.

Decision time for property investors

[2015-02-05 08:37]

February is shaping up as a crucial month for the nation's equity investors, who must decide whether to raise or reduce their holdings of developers' shares.

Alternative-fuel vehicle output in the fast lane

[2015-02-05 08:37]

Favorable policies and rising public acceptance gave a lift to alternative-fuel vehicle production last month, with output up fivefold year-on-year to 6,599 vehicles, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on Wednesday.

Businesses race to keep up with long-range runners

[2015-02-05 08:37]

Pod Inn, a Hangzhou-based budget hotel chain, saw reservations surge at one facility in the city ahead of a marathon race in early November.

US farm firms urge easing of barriers to investment

[2015-02-05 08:37]

United States-based agriculture companies are seeking increased cooperation with China and urging further loosening of investment restrictions and trade barriers, especially in biotechnology, that will help secure safe, affordable food for Chinese consumers, said a report from the American Chamber of Commerce in China.

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