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.

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PBOC to continue prudent monetary policy

Central bank may consider more easing measures to ensure adequate liquidity

Hebei Iron, Tewoo eye Fortescue stake

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

Chinese carriers beat oil slump

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

Weak China sales may force BMW to revise full-year profit targets

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG said slowing sales in China may force it to revise this year's profitability goals, challenging new Chief Executive Officer Harald Krueger as he seeks to defend his lead in the global luxury car industry.

Toyota warns of tough times ahead as competition heats up

Toyota Motor Corp warned of tougher competition in China and raised its forecast for Japan sales as it reported quarterly profit that beat analyst estimates.

Sichuan opens up nuclear power sector

Sichuan province has become the first in China to open its nuclear power sector to private investment, according to an official notice published on Monday.

New yuan channels to widen funding sources

Cross-border loan services to help lower finance costs for more domestic, overseas companies

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

Monetary policies helping to ease threat of deflation

GDP figures for the second quarter show that deflationary pressure is starting to ease.

Innovation key to manufacturing sector

Manufacturers that pursue a high-tech approach will thrive in China, despite the economic slowdown. The sector still has a great deal going for it and will remain the backbone of the country's economy, according to Jim Davis, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer of SAS Institute Inc, a leading business analytic software and services company in the United States.