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Chinese funds welcome in UK property

[2015-08-03 07:45]

Since the crash of the Chinese stock market, which has seen share prices tumble 20 percent since mid-June, Chinese investors have begun to refocus their attention on blue-chip tangible assets, a well-known reflex in the face of global uncertainty and volatile equity markets. This has encouraged a flight of capital toward safe haven property markets, which has been widely reported worldwide.

Want to speak like an Australian? Abbreviate everything

[2015-08-01 08:16]

Travelling to Australia and want to fit in? Or just trying to understand your mates from Down Under? The Sydney pastor behind a video that has gone viral explaining the local lingo might be able to help.

The children's maestro

[2015-08-01 08:16]

It all began with a circus, and years later an Australian musician still enthuses in bringing joy to the young HE NA/LI FANGCHAO

HK making progress in becoming tech startup hub

[2015-07-31 08:34]

Raised on an Irish dairy farm as a child, young Paddy Cosgrave followed his father's advice: 'stay in the house with the computer and away from the cows', said Cosgrove Snr, convinced technology was more likely to be the next big thing.

Stock indexes decline on selling pressure

[2015-07-31 08:34]

Share prices fell suddenly in the last hour of trading on Thursday, almost wiping out Wednesday's rally and leaving investors in the dark about reasons for the moves.

Baidu to buy back shares worth $1b

[2015-07-31 08:34]

Disappointing second-quarter results, share price plunge trigger move by search engine MENG JING

Experts encourage a joint approach

[2015-07-31 08:34]

Hong Kong needs to join forces with neighbor Shenzhen to turn itself into a true innovation and startup hub, observers in the southern city in Guangdong province say.

Market volatility manageable, says IMF chief

[2015-07-31 08:34]

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Wednesday downplayed China's recent market volatility and said the Chinese economy is resilient and the slowdown in growth is under control.

Emerging industries to the fore

[2015-07-31 08:34]

High-tech production, manufacturing and Internet-related sectors to see more investment

Virtual reality sector gearing up for the long haul

[2015-07-31 08:34]

Consumer demand for virtual-reality games and equipment is booming, according to industry experts gathered for China's largest gaming and digital entertainment exhibition being held in Shanghai.

Xbox chief sees 'long-term' future in China

[2015-07-31 08:34]

Instead of being too obsessed with the number of consoles sold so far, Xbox boss Phil Spencer insists the best way to boost sales is to focus on delivering great games to Chinese gamers.

Amazon plans more business-friendly initiatives in China

[2015-07-30 08:39]

United States-based e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc is planning to boost its investments to help more Chinese companies and brand owners go international.

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