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Coffee trading center to give China global reach

[2015-07-07 07:25]

The newly opened Coffee Exchange (Center) at the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone is expected to boost coffee consumption in the predominantly tea-drinking nation and give China a better say in the pricing of the world's second most commonly traded commodity, after crude oil.

Geely invests $45.5m in methanol plant

[2015-07-07 07:25]

Geely Holding Group, which owns Volvo Car Corp, plans to expand its methanol vehicle operation after its decision to invest $45.5 million in Iceland's Carbon Recycling International Inc.

Xiaomi goes to Brazil, but will the US be next?

[2015-07-07 07:25]

Xiaomi Corp's decision to make Brazil the first market outside of Asia for its smartphones represents an opportunity to establish a foothold in Latin America. It may also serve as a stepping stone to enter the United States, according to analysts.

Major investment projects still caught up in red tape

[2015-07-07 07:25]

Major investment projects are struggling to get off the ground after being given the all clear by China's official auditor.

Nation no longer a 'wasteland' for entrepreneurs

[2015-07-07 07:25]

People unfamiliar with recent developments within China generally believe that the nation lacks innovation capabilities as well as the infrastructure to support entrepreneurship.

Looking beyond the post-2008 fixes

[2015-07-07 07:25]

Finance needs to re-establish its role in serving the needs of an inclusive, sustainable economy. Policy and regulatory interventions following the financial crisis can help, by improving oversight and reducing dangerous levels of systemic risks.

Focus on transparency proves AIIB is on the right course

[2015-07-07 07:25]

Transparency and efficiency will ensure high standards at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

JV gears up to enter the East African market

[2015-07-06 07:03]

JAC Motors, a Chinese light truck brand that is the third best-selling light truck maker in the world, has become No 1 in most parts of Africa.

Global role for UnionPay on the cards

[2015-07-06 07:03]

China UnionPay is aiming to build a global bank card, issued and used in countries throughout the world.

Let the spirit of innovation flourish

[2015-07-06 07:03]

Against a background of slowing economic growth, China's new 10-year plan to upgrade its manufacturing sector was issued by the State Council recently.

Europeans need to take Silk Road express on time

[2015-07-06 07:03]

Europe has been slow to respond to China's Belt and Road Initiative, but this may be about to change. If both sides play their cards right, the European Union-China Summit on June 29 could kick-start a much needed conversation on synergies between China's ambitious vision of an interconnected world and Europe's large investment plan to boost jobs and growth.

Follow the economic signposts

[2015-07-06 07:03]

Perhaps surprisingly, China's economy has persisted until the middle of 2015, despite all the forecasts of its collapse at the beginning of the year. In fact, with all its chronic symptoms, the size of the economy, and its diversity on corporate and individual levels, can help it do many things at a time when it seems nothing can be done, such as to overcome its existing problems bit by bit, and build up new momentum for the future.

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