Marathons offer healthy business opportunities

Long-distance running has become a craze among the increasingly affluent and health-conscious Chinese people.

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Iconic Chinese brand still in low spirits

Upmarket baijiu label Shuijingfang has struggled to turn its business around after being hit by the austerity campaign in 2013 James Rice could not have arrived at a more difficult time. The Los Angeles-born executive took over as CEO of the upmarket baijiu company, Sichuan Swellfun Co Ltd, in March 2013.

Shrinking returns hit OEMs

High-tech Chinese companies that make components for major global smartphone brands, such as Samsung, Apple and Nokia, are struggling to stay afloat.

BKSE closure takes its toil on factory workers

The decision by BKSE Bokwang Suzhou E&T Co Ltd to close its Wujiang factory in June left workers shell-shocked and local authorities dismayed.

Entrepreneurs of tomorrow inspired by Dream Town

Just a few kilometers from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's headquarters in Hangzhou, there is hive of activity.

Funding proves major problem for startups

Lai Shenzhong has been turned down again - the third time in a week.

Judge puts Brady back in the huddle

Tom Brady learned on Thursday he will start the season on the field after a judge overturned the National Football League's four-game suspension of the New England Patriots' star quarterback, who was embroiled in a scandal over deflated footballs.

Goodell's image takes another hit

The National Football League's defeat in the drawn-out 'Deflategate' saga marks the latest setback in Roger Goodell's nine-year run as commissioner.

Zhang jumps into history

Chinese high jumper Zhang Guowei blamed a "too small apron" for his defeat in the IAAF Diamond League final on Thursday - but the 24-year-old still made history by becoming the first Chinese athlete to finish in the top three of the league's final standings.

15-goal Qatar leads Asia scoring romp

Qatar smashed 15 unanswered goals past Bhutan and the United Arab Emirates knocked in 10 against Malaysia in a lopsided round of World Cup qualifiers across Asia on Thursday.