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$1.5b for Alibaba

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Lenovo appointment

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Wanted: legs

Business Indepth

Green concerns keep many away from cars

Faced with consistent fuel price rises and the much-anticipated fuel tax, many Chinese have refrained from buying private vehicles.

Poultry bazaar takes off in Baiyun

Commercial operation of a large and modern specialist poultry wholesale bazaar formally commenced in Guangzhou on Wednesday, strengthening the southern metropolis' status as a major trading center for domestic fowl on the mainland.

Book review: Essential knowledge for all leaders

For 20 years, The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner has been the most trusted source for anyone wishing to become a better leader. Now, this remarkable book has been completely updated with new research and case studies that reflect the borderless world in which we live.

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IPO price

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Canine company

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TPG investment

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New president

Upside risk to inflation remains

Hong Kong's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.6 percent in September over the corresponding period in 2006. Economists predict the core inflation will exceed 3 percent for the whole year in view of the weak greenback.