Alibaba to cut back on graduate recruitment

Firm denies it has taken a hit from the economic slowdown, claims payroll was already too large

Google set to log in again

Google Inc is in search of China business again, five years after its abrupt departure from the lucrative market.

Circuit-breaker to bolster bourses

Mainland bourses are contemplating the introduction of a circuit-breaker mechanism to arrest abnormal price swings on capital markets, even as government reassurances did little to check the slide in equities on Monday.

Acquiring knowledge, building strength

Chinese companies bank on research and development-led growth for better returns in Europe, reports Cecily Liu in London.

Marathons offer healthy business opportunities

Long-distance running has become a craze among the increasingly affluent and health-conscious Chinese people.

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Iconic Chinese brand still in low spirits

Upmarket baijiu label Shuijingfang has struggled to turn its business around after being hit by the austerity campaign in 2013 James Rice could not have arrived at a more difficult time. The Los Angeles-born executive took over as CEO of the upmarket baijiu company, Sichuan Swellfun Co Ltd, in March 2013.

Shrinking returns hit OEMs

High-tech Chinese companies that make components for major global smartphone brands, such as Samsung, Apple and Nokia, are struggling to stay afloat.

BKSE closure takes its toil on factory workers

The decision by BKSE Bokwang Suzhou E&T Co Ltd to close its Wujiang factory in June left workers shell-shocked and local authorities dismayed.

Entrepreneurs of tomorrow inspired by Dream Town

Just a few kilometers from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's headquarters in Hangzhou, there is hive of activity.

Funding proves major problem for startups

Lai Shenzhong has been turned down again - the third time in a week.