Beauty obsession boosts app

China's love affair with physical beauty is helping to fuel a selfie-editing app's valuation of $3 billion.

Produce firm Sino Grandness plans HK listing of drinks unit

A Chinese manufacturer of canned fruit and vegetables listed in Singapore plans to take its beverage unit public in Hong Kong, a further sign that surging demand in the world's second-biggest economy is luring companies to raise capital.

Stocks rise to three-month high as exports rebound

Chinese mainland stocks rose to a three-month high, led by materials and energy companies, after the nation's exports rebounded more than expected.

Beijing is the charity capital of the nation

Beijing has topped a league table of China's most charitable areas, followed by Shanghai and Jiangsu province, according to the China Philanthropy Research Institute at Beijing Normal University.

Alibaba bolsters philanthropy

E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has launched a new charity alliance program in Beijing, which will link online stores, customers, foundations and a third-party inspection agency.

Visa launches 'Everywhere Initiative' for startups in China

China has become the second country after the United States to roll out Visa Inc's "The Everywhere Initiative", an innovation and marketing solutions contest for startups.

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Buoyed by affordable luxury

Makers of yachts, kayaks and inflatable boats are popularizing water-based recreational activities as healthy lifestyle options

Fun on water turns non-elitist

For long, gleaming luxury super-boats have been a recurring theme at boat shows in China. The 21st China (Shanghai) International Boat Show earlier this month, however, proved to be a game-changer.

Living aboard to dive, enjoy high-end voyages

China's yachting industry, like other businesses, is tapping the internet for faster development.

JD comes to the rescue of startups

E-commerce firm's platform helps new technology companies secure funding

Fish farms next on menu for New Hope

The billionaire chairman of New Hope Group Co, China's largest privately held agricultural company, is looking to buy fish-farming assets in Southeast Asia as part of a 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) push to expand overseas.