Crowdfunding for startups hits record high in September

The number of crowdfunding investors hit a record high in September, according to the latest report from a Web portal that tracks the peer-to-peer lending industry.

Swatch's new release to set Chinese tills ringing

Swatch Group AG, the world's largest watchmaker by revenue, has chosen to launch its new smartwatch with the ability to allow mobile payments via China UnionPay Co's system - a move which experts said could present a significant challenge to products already available from rivals Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co.

Pay by watch is next big thing

No one can afford to miss out on potentially massive mobile payments market, say analysts

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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.

Timberland helps restore grasslands in Inner Mongolia

Barren grasslands in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region are gradually being returned to their original state, thanks to an initiative being led by VF Corporation, the global apparel-and-footwear giant best known for brands such as Timberland, The North Face and Wrangler.

Adidas soccer app to bring top skills to schools across China

Adidas AG, the German sports goods giant, has launched a new coaching application, available for free download, targeted at Chinese students and their teachers.

Hitachi smart logistics to help industry

Hitachi Ltd, the Japanese electronics giant, has launched a smart-logistics project in China to help promote greener and more sustainable practices in factories across the country.

Film firm's IPO may enrich celebrities

Chen Luyu, a Chinese talk show host often described as "China's Oprah", has become one of the major shareholders in Beijing Nengliang Film & TV Co Ltd, which was listed on the New Third Board last month.

Low inflation data reverses winning streak in equities

China's stocks fell for the first time in six days, dragged down by technology and consumer companies, after inflation data signaled more weakness in the world's second-biggest economy.

Leading companies at the forefront of cutting-edge 5G research

In the global race to develop 5G, or fifth-generation mobile communication technology, China's leading tech companies and telecom carriers are working hard at gaining an edge over international competitors.

4G comes of age with 400m users likely by end of year

Less than two years after China first started getting used to fourth-generation telecom technology, the country has become the world's largest 4G market, with the biggest user population and most sophisticated networks.