L'Oreal reveals huge cuts in emissions

L'Oreal, the cosmetics giant, is claiming to have cut carbon dioxide emissions at its factories in China by 65 percent compared to a decade ago. It also said it now uses 62 percent less water in its production processes than in 2005.

'Little tree' Guo has big ideas

Antiques dealer turned farmer dreams of a greener future

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Rising bad debts raise alarm bells

Asset quality of commercial lenders also a concern as outstanding NPLs surge to $39b

Samsung allies expecting dismal 'winter' ahead

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Chinese supply chain partners are feeling the chill in the hottest part of the year after the South Korean giant took a hit in its smartphone business.

Spectacular increase in new yuan loans

The rare divergence of two key lending measures in July underscored unprecedented efforts to stabilize China's stock market turbulence, and the tepid level of credit support to the real economy, according to analysts.

Chinese real estate firm Oceanwide to buy two New York sites for $390 million

Even as data indicate that China's economy is in a fragile state, Chinese demand for New York City real estate remains strong as developer Oceanwide Holdings Group Co has agreed to acquire a pair of sites in Manhattan for $390 million.

Tencent move increases Ctrip's grip on Internet travel business

Ctrip.com International Ltd is poised to strengthen its position as China's largest travel website after teaming up with Tencent Holdings Ltd to stave off competition.

Room to grow in overseas hotel sector

Chinese companies are expanding their global real estate presence as they snap up blue chip properties in the US and Europe

Multinationals need to change with the times

By now, everyone has heard of China's "new normal". It refers to a slowdown in the country's economic growth rate from double digits, which lasted for more than two decades, to around 7 percent in the past few years.

Financial reform is only way forward

For investors, the stock market turmoil has been a terrifying experience. But when you look at the broader picture, the crisis has offered a unique learning opportunity for the financial regulator and the industry as a whole.

China considers merger of top shipping companies

A possible merger of China's two largest shipping lines by revenue could point the way toward possible streamlining of other State-owned enterprises, and help raise stock market sentiment, industry insiders said on Monday.