Sony continues educational efforts in quake-hit schools

New video equipment and other educational aids have been newly installed in classrooms in Minzu Primary School in Luquan County, Yunnan province by Sony China, under the company's ongoing "Dream Classroom" education-technology program.

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Bet's on your pet

Five years ago, dog-lover Song Yu decided to open her Paopao Pet Bakery in Beijing, claimed to be the first of its kind in China, to enable pet owners to pamper their furry companions with delicious and healthful treats.

Grooming supplies all the rage

Last week, Yin Chunhui took some time off on a workday to attend the third China Beijing International Pet Supplies Exhibition because he wanted to compare prices before buying the best organic food for his pet.

CNOOC, Shell to double Nanhai ethylene capacity

China's largest offshore oil producer CNOOC reached an agreement with its partner Royal Dutch Shell Plc to expand the existing ethylene cracker in their joint venture, amid a rapid growth in the ethylene demand in the world's second-largest economy.

Suning, Wuliangye form alliance to tackle counterfeit products

Zhang Jindong, the chairman and founder of Suning Holdings Group Ltd, said a new collaboration agreement with liquor brand Wuliangye Group Co Ltd will help ensure fewer counterfeit goods enter the marketplace, as well as cut transport costs for both firms.

Stocks break seven-day winning streak

Mainland stocks fell for the first time in eight days, halting its longest-winning streak since May, as financial and commodity companies slumped.

Sparkle Roll 'may buy' Bang & Olufsen

China's Sparkle Roll Group Ltd said it is in talks to acquire Bang & Olufsen A/S, the Danish maker of high-end hi-fi systems.

Automaker eyes Russia, Iran

Company wants to tap into growing global demand for Chinese automobile brands

Not easy to replicate domestic success, investors warned

This year has witnessed a rapid expansion in Chinese companies' overseas takeover. But experts have cautioned that Chinese acquirers can't assume that they can replicate their domestic success formula overseas.

Bright day on bourses in mainland

Shanghai Composite hits highest level since Jan 15

Marriott wins over Starwood with bid

Marriott International Inc won over Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc with a sweetened bid worth more than $14.4 billion, just days after a Chinese insurance company appeared to steal it away from the hotel chain with a more lucrative offer.