CNOOC turns waste into wealth

China National Offshore Oil Corp, China's largest offshore oil and gas producer, is participating in the Sept 3 parade which marks the 70th anniversary of the country's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression by putting its self-developed asphalt products on the main roads of the event in Beijing.

Aluminum companies consider consolidation under SOE reform program

China is trying to push its two biggest aluminum businesses together as part of a planned shake-up of State-owned enterprises, industry sources said, a move that would create the world's largest aluminum maker.

Despite its fame, Apple needs lessons in patient care

Some of the best hospitals in China are notoriously difficult to get into.

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Study: Monetary easing not a magic pill for economic malaise

Monetary easing is not a magic cure for China's economic malaise, as it does little to solve the chronic disease of overcapacity, said an independent report published by the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.

Chocolate companies see sales melt away

China's slowing economy, the government's anti-corruption drive and a change in consumer habits have been blamed for poor results Global confectionary companies were once surrounded by the sweet smell of success. But times are changing as major brands report crumbling sales and tumbling profits.

Mondelez slims down after biscuit sector crumbles

Global snack leader Mondelez International Inc is sliming down its corporate operation in China to cope with failing revenue and rising costs.

'Earnings shock' jolts big lenders

Large State-owned banks saw a sharp fall in net profit growth to around 1 percent during the first six months of 2015, their half-year earnings reports showed.

Bad loan growth adds to pressures

Mounting bad loan levels are set to add more pressure to Chinese lenders during the second half of the year, experts said.

Cementing the right foundations

Africa's richest man has signed a contract with a Chinese company to further increase Nigeria's cement production.

HNA buys landmark building in London

HNA Group, the owner of Hainan Airlines and a number of other aviation companies, said on Monday that it has acquired 30 South Colonnade, a landmark office building in Canary Wharf, one of London's major financial districts for an undisclosed amount.