Survey shows SMEs poised to profit as conditions improve

Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises are poised to profit this year as overall business conditions improve, despite their need to brush up risk management techniques due to increased global uncertainties.

Aier sets its sights on global role

China's Aier Eye Hospital plans to purchase the largest listed-eye clinic group in Europe, making it the world's largest ophthalmic medical group.

Infrastructure developers seek Hong Kong listings

More infrastructure developers are expected to seek listings in Hong Kong and regulators will revise rules to ensure quality and improve the chances of successful initial public offerings, experts said.

IT to remain hot draw among private equity punters

China's internet and technology sector will continue to be a hot draw among private equity investors, though the value and number of deals may slide in 2017 due to high valuations in the past, according to global consultancy Bain & Company.

Auto parts maker eyes Mexico market

Automobile component producer Huizhou Toneluck Electro-Mechanics Co Ltd plans to set up a factory in Mexico to strengthen its foothold in the North American market.

WeChat Pay launches new service in HK

WeChat Pay, one of the Chinese mainland biggest mobile payment platforms, has boosted its cross-border business by launching a new service in Hong Kong.

Data company unveils plans for crowdfunding index

Chinese players and their UK partner unveiled plans for the world's first crowdfunding index in London on Tuesday, in an initiative to systematize data for the rapidly expanding sector.

Haichang gives free entry to autistic kids

A Chinese ocean parks operator has set aside April as the month for autistic children and their parents to come free, in honor of April 2 which was World Autism Awareness Day.

Alibaba unit cares for parcel couriers

China's gigantic e-commerce sector is linchpinned by two crucial elements: couriers and hulking warehouses.

Nestle, stroke body in dysphagia drive

Nestle Health Science announced it and the Chinese Stroke Association signed an agreement on March 30 to jointly improve the screening, diagnosis and management of dysphagia - defined as difficulty in swallowing, caused by obstruction or spasms in the oesophagus - amongst stroke patients in the country.

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Starbucks brews up growth plan

The global head of Starbucks said on Tuesday that his group is moving to expand its presence in China, its fastest-growing market, by focusing on premium roastery stores as well as accelerating innovations to appeal to vast numbers of social media users.