Nokia Shanghai Bell eyes IoT opportunities

Nokia Shanghai Bell, a joint venture between leading telecom company Nokia Corp and a State-owned investment firm, said on Thursday that it will step up efforts to cash in on internet of things opportunities in sectors outside of its core telecom business in China.

Astana Expo pavilion to showcase energy projects

Future energy development and the Belt and Road Initiative will take center stage in China's Pavilion at the Astana Expo 2017 in Kazakhstan later this month.

Johnson Controls to start up 2nd global HQ in June

Johnson Controls Inc, the US-based manufacturer of energy efficient products, control systems and batteries, will start operations at its second global headquarters in Shanghai this month.

CIC leads race for unit of Blackstone

LONDON - China Investment Corp is the front-runner in the race to acquire Blackstone Group LP's European logistics business Logicor for 12 billion euros ($13.4 billion).

UK bourse deal may 'accelerate Chinese bonds inclusion'

London Stock Exchange's acquisition of Citigroup's fixed income analytics unit may accelerate the inclusion of Chinese bonds on Citi's main bond indexes, analysts in London said on Tuesday after LSE announced the $685 million purchase.

Angel workers take center stage in KFC hiring plan

Zheng Peihua joined fast food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken in Guangzhou in March after graduating in fashion design last year.

Covestro smart in its green approach

Smart materials company Covestro hopes to expand into sustainable development projects in China.

Power giant powers Belt and Road expansion in Southeast Asia

A major Chinese energy company will continue to expand into Southeast Asia countries as part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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May inflation is seen on the rise

Experts say B&R can remedy inequality

Prominent international and Chinese economists and experts called for more inclusive development models to sustain globalization and deepen trade ties over the weekend.