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'Curse' of the sheep Year-Really?

[2015-02-07 07:40]

Chinese legend says that people born in the Year of the Sheep will have a difficult life, because sheep are often eaten by humans.

Anbang plans acquisitions around world

[2015-02-06 07:46]

CEO Wu also reveals moves to list in many nations over the next decade

Private equity firms enjoy a 'banner year' in China

[2015-02-06 07:46]

PricewaterhouseCoopers said 2014 was a banner year for new private equity investments in China and the scale will remain robust in 2015.

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.

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