Trade in services grows at rapid rate

China's trade in services jumped 11.9 percent year-on-year to 1.67 trillion yuan ($261 billion) in the first four months of 2018, a record growth rate so far this year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

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Logistics becoming cheaper and faster

East China's Jiangsu province has taken measures to effectively reduce the logistics costs of businesses and has witnessed rapid growth in the industry.

Service-sharing platform links all players

Intelligent logistics has become a key driver of the nation's cargo transportation sector, helping to streamline the life cycle of the transportation process in an era when late delivery is not an option.

Standardized facilities in Shijiazhuang help cut costs

Junlebao Dairy Co, a leading dairy producer in northern China, has successfully slashed costs for logistics by utilizing standardized infrastructure.

Heraeus to grow sales in China

Heraeus Photovoltaics, a leading supplier of metallization solutions in the photovoltaics industry, is planning to quadruple its global business in the next five years, with business from China accounting for a major chunk of the overall growth, said a top official.

Female video gamers splashing the cash online

More and more female gamers in China are splashing their cash online, increasingly becoming a key driving force behind the world's largest gaming market, according to a recent report.

Synergy key to evolution of national healthcare sector

During the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) period, it is estimated that the country's healthcare market will reach 15 trillion yuan ($2.35 trillion) to 16 trillion yuan, with synergetic development playing a crucial role in the industry, an expert said during a recent seminar.

Maine tissue factory given new lease of life

When talking about the rebirth of the St Croix Tissue paper factory, Collin Scott Beal, who has worked at the mill for 38 years, still feels emotional.

HP to ramp up gaming efforts

HP Inc is ramping up resources to target young Chinese gaming enthusiasts as the world's largest personal computer maker aims to take on its arch rival Lenovo Group Ltd on the latter's home turf.

Green vehicles to drive capital's logistics industry progress

Beijing's efforts to promote technological adaptation in the logistics industry by supporting the use of new energy vehicles and autonomous driving were highlighted at the recently concluded meeting of the International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Beijing.

Duty-free shops offer insights for airport investors

BEIJING - Shanghai International Airport Co, the world's fourth-largest listed airport operator by market value, has seen its shares rally despite cooling passenger traffic growth. Now, its duty-free shops hold the key for investors to determine if the stock deserves a valuation premium.