Fulfilling dreams of the next generation with knowledge lessons

Organizers of The Dream Centers training program - a cooperation between EMC Corp and Shanghai Adream Charitable Foundation - estimate 5,000 children from poor areas of the country are likely to benefit from its efforts.

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Car Inc gets a boost from vehicle resale plan

Car Inc, China's biggest rental company, surged the most in more than four months in Hong Kong trading on Monday after saying it will begin selling used cars next month to retail buyers, and a substantial shareholder sold its stock at a premium.

Life sciences firm DSM bullish on China growth

Feike Sijbesma, chief executive officer and chairman of Dutch life sciences company Royal DSM, has a world map in his mind, with key locations marked with changing economic indicators.

Overcapacity hurts food processing innovation

It is time to do something to prevent a quagmire, says Cargill China official

Fast food chains sweat as apps lure customers

As China's economy stutters, growing numbers of diners on a budget are tapping into smartphone applications to snap up meal delivery deals, spelling big trouble for fast food chains like Yum Brands Inc's KFC and Pizza Hut.

Policy moves lift stocks to 7-week high

Markets rally after PBOC expands pilot program to allow banks to use qualified credit assets as collateral LI XIANG

Sex toy maker to debut on new board

The National Equities Exchange and Quotations, an over-the-counter style bourse also known as the New Third Board, is set to make history with the listing of the first sex industry-related stock.

Internet courses go through learning curve

Education market will be transformed in the next five years, with 40 percent online and 60 percent offline

China stands by to join IMF's SDR

If US conservatives are to stop yuan becoming part of special drawing rights, they need to find allies GILES CHANCE

Chinese brands show creativity and innovation

Once again it is fashion season in the major couture cities of Paris, Milan, New York and London. Last month, the spotlight was on London Fashion Week, but it should have been highlighting emerging market cities and their home-grown brands.

Lessons that transform the economy

One of the lessons from the recent stock market rout in Shanghai and Shenzhen lies in the fundamentals of the Chinese economy, most importantly its industry's unfitness for the transition China wants.