Mixed fortunes for the machinery sector

China's consumer-led machinery sector fared well in the first half of the year, but the country's overall machinery manufacturing industry expanded at its slowest pace since the financial crisis in 2008, according to the China Machinery Industry Federation.

Managers facing more pressure as market conditions tighten

Real estate management professionals are increasingly looking to raise productivity, enhance efficiency and improve sustainability of the properties they own or lease, in a toughening market, according to a new study by property services provider JLL.

Youku making $1.6 billion investment in user-generated content over three years

Youku Tudou Inc, the Chinese online streaming site, is investing 10 billion yuan ( $1.6 billion) into being able to stream more and better user-generated content over the next three years.

Chinese carriers beat oil slump

Decision to stop 'hedging' on fuel prices proves winning formula for airlines

Hebei Iron, Tewoo eye Fortescue stake

Two State-owned Chinese companies are looking to take a stake in a leading Australian miner.

PBOC to continue prudent monetary policy

Central bank may consider more easing measures to ensure adequate liquidity

Renrendai disbursals in Q2 hit $1.4 billion

Renrendai.com, China's leading peer-to-peer lending company, had total transactions worth 9 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) by the end of the second quarter, and they could reach 15 billion by the end of this year, according to its half-year report.

NDRC plans steps to bolster bond market

The National Development and Reform Commission, the nation's top economic planner, said on Wednesday that it will come out with more initiatives to develop the debt market, particularly to boost funding for infrastructure projects and stabilize the overall economy.

Licai achieves huge success in first six months

How long does it take for a new company to emerge in China's already fiercely competitive peer-to-peer Internet finance sector? The answer is six months, as long as it has solid resources beyond cyberspace.

Trip-of-a-lifetime for 30 rural kids

A week in Beijing will hopefully lead to better opportunities for a group of underprivileged students

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Reading between the lines of the e-book market

The industry is now worth $1.4 billion as the online reading craze tempts the big Internet players to move into the sector