Regulator cracks whip on telecom service providers

Ministry asks firms to cut overseas roaming rates, roll over unused data for customers

Hog shortage perks up pork prices

Pork prices rose in China for a third consecutive month in July, a lean period for sales, due to a significant reduction in the number of hogs available for slaughter, industry sources said.

Finding talent is still a tough task for employers, says survey

A shortage of talent continues to be the primary concern for Chinese companies, with technicians, sales representatives and sales managers being the most in demand, a new industry survey said on Wednesday.

Alibaba unit plans to set up more data centers in US, Europe and Asia

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's cloud computing unit said on Wednesday it will soon open a second data center in the United States, highlighting the company's efforts to expand abroad.

Why beef farmers struggle to cope, despite rising demand

My mother recently spent nearly 100 yuan ($16) on half a kilogram of fresh beef tenderloin in a local market, but after cooking it, she found it was far from tender.

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Innovation vouchers to help Guangzhou SMEs to buy research services

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, will be allowed to apply for innovation vouchers, or small lines of credit provided by the local government to purchase scientific research services, according to a top official of the local government.

Chewing gum's the next big bubble

Sales will continue to grow as major companies roll out new products with long-lasting flavors in a highly competitive market Wallace Chung looked as if he had just stepped off a movie set. Dressed in an electric blue jacket with matching white shirt, trousers and shoes, the Hong Kong actor and recording artist was ready to meet his adoring audience to talk about his latest venture - chewing gum.

Overseas brands face tough competition

Foreign confectionary and food companies are facing stiff competition from major domestic players.

High-tech products face more probes

Trade remedy measures against high-tech and high value-added product exports from China rose significantly in the first six months of the year, despite an overall slowdown in the number and value of trade friction cases.

Anti-trust cases up in first half

The nation filed 169 anti-trust cases to tackle unfair competition at home and in overseas markets during the first six months of the year, up 46 percent on a year-on-year basis, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.