Aberdeen to launch onshore equity fund

Aberdeen Standard Investments, the United Kingdom's largest active asset manager, will launch its first onshore equity fund, which will focus on the country's A-share market, in the middle of this year.

Domestic tech firms step up efforts on chip production

In response to the country's increasing stress on internet and information security, domestic companies have sped up their research and development of independently produced and controllable chips.

Stock surge lifts Moutai valuation

Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd, China's signature high-end spirit maker, is becoming "white gold" for investors after it became one of the most valuable stocks in the A-share market, with a market capitalization of 987 billion yuan ($151 billion) after its shares soared on Wednesday.

Tech advances to energize corporate travel industry

Technological advancements and rising labor costs will help China's booming corporate travel industry to become more intelligent, diversified and customized, a new industry report said on Tuesday.

HK looks to lure more floats with new IPO rules

With the city facing rising competition to attract initial public offerings, the Hong Kong stock exchange is proposing two chapters of new rules to existing listing ones.

Smart home tech brings benefits to senior citizens

Smart home technology doesn't just mean using apps and automation. For example, you can now be sitting at the office and simply tell your smart home to turn on the lamps at sunset, or wake up and order the curtains to rise as you do.

Transfar starts charity network for truck drivers

Transfar Foundation has launched a charity network and community to provide better care and resources for China's 30 million truck drivers, along with a mission to ensure road safety.

Green music a new weapon against ubiquitous plastics

When environment protection and rock music come together, the resultant chemistry could be pure magic - that's what the 2017-2018 Midi Festival on Dec 30 and Dec 31 in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, proved.

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Xiaomi, Oculus in VR set deal

Oculus, the virtual reality or VR equipment maker backed by Facebook Inc, is partnering with smartphone vendor Xiaomi Corp to crack the Chinese market, as part of their joint push to allow more people to experience high-quality VR at affordable prices.

French search engine entering China market

French search engine Qwant said on Tuesday that it will tap into the Chinese market and will set up its official website in China in the coming four or five months, as the two countries further strengthen their cooperation in emerging fields including technology.

Nanjing may inspire cities to ease home-buying policy

More cities in China may follow Jiangsu province's Nanjing in easing property policies to attract talent, but the move does not mean that home purchase restrictions will be relaxed nationwide, analysts said.