US EUROPE AFRICA ASIA 中文
Sports

Fosun CEO resigns as new team named

[2017-03-30 07:16]

Fosun International Ltd announced a senior management shake-up alongside its annual results in Hong Kong on Wednesday, following resignations of two top executives on Tuesday.

Tencent buys 5% Tesla stake in AI drive

[2017-03-30 07:16]

Tencent Holdings Ltd's investment in electric car maker Tesla Inc, announced on Tuesday, highlights the internet giant's strategic focus in artificial intelligence-backed applications, notably in the realm of smart vehicles, experts have said.

Profits slowing among big banks

[2017-03-30 07:16]

Chinese banks will continue to experience profitability and asset quality pressures this year, analysts said on Wednesday.

Mobike expands links with WeChat in bold cooperation move

[2017-03-30 07:16]

Beijing Mobike Technology Co Ltd on Wednesday announced it is expanding its business links with WeChat, China's largest social networking platform, in a move that will allow the bike-sharing startup to access the latter's huge user base.

IDG eyes big data, mobile internet

[2017-03-30 07:16]

International Data Group - the US-based owner of PC World magazine as well as market researcher IDC - said on Wednesday that it will expand its business portfolio and its foray into big data and the mobile internet sectors, after it was acquired by a consortium made up of China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co and China-based IDG Capital.

What's news

[2017-03-30 07:16]

Govts & policies

Social networks 'not a way out of trouble' for Alipay

[2017-03-30 07:16]

In traditional Chinese culture, one undergoes a 12-year cycle to reach his or her zodiac year of birth. In order to appease the God of Age, people are advised to pay special attention to avoid misfortune in their life every 12 years.

Online payment tool looks beyond China's borders

[2017-03-30 07:16]

Alipay was created in 2004 as a tool to allow transactions on Alibaba's Taobao e-commerce site. But it has enjoyed exponential growth since, by introducing a string of financial products and services.

Big deals push financial tech to the fore

[2017-03-30 07:16]

A wave of blockbuster deals in China has driven global investment in fintech, according to a study by consultancy Accenture.

Manufacturers secure more financing

[2017-03-29 07:26]

The central authorities said on Tuesday that more financing will be made available to manufacturers, as the country aims to move the sector up the value chain.

American Airlines buys stake in China Southern for $200m

[2017-03-29 07:26]

China Southern Airlines Co signed an agreement on Tuesday to sell a minority stake to American Airlines Group Inc for $200 million, in a deal which links top carriers in the Asian and US markets.

MTR expands UK presence

[2017-03-29 07:26]

Hong Kong-based MTR Corp has significantly expanded its presence in the United Kingdom rail sector, as a partner in a consortium that won a seven-year and 2.6 billion pound ($3.3 billion) contract to run one of Britain's busiest and largest commuter networks.

Hot words
Video
Columns
Most Popular
Special
...
...