Booming A-share market expected to throttle back

The A-share market in the Chinese mailand is expected to pull back in the fourth quarter of this year after growth momentum peaked in the first half of the year, UBS Securities said.

Soaring sales of 'duty-free' boost profits

Beijing Capital International Airport Co Ltd has seen significant revenue growth from its non-aviation income, thanks to the booming business of duty-free stores, driven by a constantly growing number of international travelers and their strong spending power.

Tencent reaches for the sky by investing in 'flying taxi' firm

FRANKFURT - Lilium has raised a second $90 million round of financing from top tech investors as it moves ahead to develop a five-seater "flying taxi".

Telescope to unlock secrets of universe

Many people have an inner desire to peer into space and seek for origins of the universe. But few are as talented and lucky as Li Di, who gets to fulfill that desire as deputy chief engineer of the world's largest 'ear' for listening to signals from the cosmos.

Starbucks serves up innovative brew

Starbucks' unique blend of innovation and investment is helping college students reach their full potential.

HSBC helps with leadership training in the community

HSBC (China) Co Ltd has donated 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) to cultivate key players in a community life-enrichment and sustainable building program.

Free flights from Tianjin Airlines cut costs for high-flying freshmen

Free freshmen flights have helped 100 students from remote regions save on travel costs to attend Tianjin universities and institutions for the new semester.

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Chinese educational stocks pass the test with investors

Mainland educational stocks on Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index are predicted by market analysts to show strong long-term growth.

Raycus fiber lasers exemplify nation's Made in China plan

Yan Dapeng, a leading expert in the development of fiber lasers, was visiting Wuhan in 2006 when he found out the fiber laser products he had helped create in the United States were sold to China at high, nonnegotiable prices, with poor after-sales service.

CMC signs up to fund projects in Russia

China Merchants Capital and Russia's Vnesheconombank signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday with a view to financing joint projects and creating high-tech and innovation funds.

Treating ailments, the ancient way

The number of young people seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments for illnesses at hospitals in summer has been on the rise in recent years.