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Sustainability at heart of AkzoNobel strategy

[2019-01-04 07:40]

New home sales in China have slowed down, but Thierry Vanlancker, CEO of the Netherlands-based paints and coatings company AkzoNobel, says he is not worried.

French pet food maker aims to improve animal care quality

[2019-01-04 07:40]

As French pet food manufacturer Royal Canin celebrates its 50th anniversary globally by initiating talks on how to adapt the urban environment to animal needs, and whether AI pets will replace real ones, the subsidiary of Mars Inc is focusing specifically on one mission in China: increasing the penetration of veterinary clinics.

Drugmakers applaud accelerated approvals

[2019-01-04 07:40]

China is approving foreign drugs at a record speed, which industry sources said shows the country's commitment to further opening up its healthcare sector and supporting innovation.

On-demand apps branch out into lending and health insurance

[2019-01-04 07:40]

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has rolled out a suite of financial and insurance services in its mobile app, as its tries to diversify its offerings and generate new streams of revenue.

A-share IPOs forecast to pick up

[2019-01-04 07:40]

Initial public offerings on the Chinese mainland's A-share market are expected to stabilize and recover in the second half of 2019, according to PwC forecasts.

Manbang enters the driverless truck race

[2019-01-04 07:40]

Manbang Group, China's largest truck-hailing company, is expanding into the sector of self-driving truck fleets by leveraging its huge transportation data and investing in PlusAI Inc, a startup focusing on driverless cargo vehicles.

Oil prices to stay subdued on rising glut fears

[2019-01-03 07:22]

NEW YORK - Downside risks persist for crude oil following a 2018 year-end rout in both benchmark prices, despite a pledge led by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to cut output this year.

Moutai toasts healthy growth

[2019-01-03 07:22]

Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd, China's signature high-end spirit maker, has reported booming profit growth in 2018, and a robust growth plan for 2019.

Baidu banking on tech for further gains

[2019-01-03 07:22]

Chinese internet search giant Baidu Inc has reported revenues exceeding 100 billion yuan ($14.6 billion) for last year, marking a milestone for the company's efforts to accelerate its business growth, and make breakthroughs and innovations, said Robin Li, chairman and CEO of Baidu, in an internal letter on Wednesday.

AI tech improves quality of urban life

[2019-01-02 07:44]

Driving in a Chinese metropolis is never easy. In cities like Shenzhen, Guangdong province, for example, more than 500 vehicles vie for space in a square kilometer. But, of late, local drivers are finding that traffic lights are becoming smarter and making their daily trips more pleasant.

Nation leads race for data-driven societies

[2019-01-02 07:44]

China is striving to gain a lead in the global race toward building an intelligent and data-driven society, as the country has the highest number of smart city pilot projects in the world.

China Mobile jumps on digital bandwagon

[2019-01-02 07:44]

China Mobile Communications Group Co Ltd, the world's largest telecom carrier by mobile subscribers, is ratcheting up efforts to tap into opportunities brought by the trend of building smart cities around the country.

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