DR Congo may boost mine royalties

The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to increase mine royalties and raise its stake in future projects as it tries to carve out a bigger slice of the country's decade-long metal-extraction boom, according to a revised mining code.

Junk bond recovery offers hope to Norway

A recovery in Norway's junk bond market trading is opening the door again for companies hammered by plunging oil prices.

Painting a bright, colorful future

Industry giant brings art into the lives of rural children in China

Unilever program fosters a generation of readers

Li Jingxin is an elementary school student from a poor, remote village in Guangdong province.

Growing support for rare disorders charity

A charity devoted to helping people in China with rare disorders has made great strides in attracting support and publicity in recent years, with the help of celebrities and major corporates.

Wyeth campaign to promote breast-feeding

A collection of oil paintings in tribute to breast-feeding mothers is making a 20-stop tour of Chinese cities until August, as part of a large exhibition sponsored by baby nourishment products provider Wyeth Nutrition to celebrate its centenary efforts in infant health.

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Canton Fair deals 'will be stable'

Organizers of the latest China Import and Export Fair said transactions at the fair are expected to be stable even though China's foreign trade volume and exports both declined in the first three months.

Indicators may pose tough growth questions

China's economic growth rate look to have slipped in the first quarter to the slowest pace since the global recession of 2009, if analysts have called it right.

LeTV to challenge Apple in US smartphone sector

LeTV Holdings Co Ltd will sell its smartphones in the United States later this year, challenging Apple Inc's iPhone, the company said on Tuesday.

Innovative Taiwan companies set up plants in Xiamen

Taiwan-based companies that are involved in advanced industries such as optoelectronics, electromechanics and biotechnology are starting to make their presence felt in Xiamen, local authorities in the city said on Tuesday.

Yen for yen obstructs BOJ's inflation goals

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda can count yen purchases by global peers among the obstacles to achieving his 2 percent inflation target.