HD TV sales hot in Beijing

With the total number of subscribers surpassing 2.8 million, Beijing has developed into the country's largest market for high-definition (HD) interactive digital television.

Firms urged to help staff live healthily

A survey conducted by China Health Education Center under the Ministry of Health shows that as a result of high pressure at work more than 80 percent of company employees in China are suffering from not only physical but also psychological problems and nearly half cannot maintain a healthy lifestyle.

$1m for education innovation

Hewlett-Packard Co, the world's largest PC maker, set up a $1 million fund to support education innovation in China. The fund will be used in teacher training through technology methods.

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Changsha: Growth fueling industry, quality of life

Changsha, the capital of Central China's Hunan province, has risen to national prominence over the past three decades as a result of its rapid economic growth.

City projects promote investment

Editor's note: Changsha is offering a range of projects to investors as the city in Central China continues to develop:

Investment heaven

The city of Rio de Janeiro is known around the world for its natural beauty, gorgeous beaches, friendly people and its yearly "Carnaval".

Sports events spur growth in developing country

Global athletic competitions to have long-lasting effects for their host city

Special police squads bring order back to blighted slums

More than just a simple eyesore, the slums that house more than one-third of Rio de Janeiro's population pose a great challenge for city leaders as they prepare to host the next World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics.

Carrying the torch to its future

Rio eyes revival in runup to Olympics

Fiscal milestones in financial strength

Since the global crisis hit world markets in 2008, making the grade for investment and moving up the rankings of rating agencies has been difficult for many national governments, let alone for regional, state and municipal authorities.

Famed fun city Rio becomes an economic powerhouse

As Brazil's economy grows in strength and power, the city of Rio de Janeiro is beginning to show its importance and is about to build on its newfound global business prowess.