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Games souvenirs will go on sale next month
Parlaympic paraphenalia will go on sale at Beijing's Olympic souvenir stores from next month, ahead of the Games' start on September 6, an official said yesterday.
Games experience can aid city-building ideas
Economic fluctuation unlikely for Beijing after Games
An expert on Beijing Olympic economy said on Thursday that the capital city's economy will not be subject to fluctuation after the Olympic Games.
Competition venues to be used well after Games
An expert on Beijing Olympic economy said in Beijing on Thursday that the competition venues for the Olympic Games will be used pretty well in the post-Games period.
Liu won't claim for Ping An's injury policy
The General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) and athlete Liu Xiang won't pursue any claim to the 100 million yuan in accident coverage that China Ping An insurance extended to Liu last year.
Beijing Games coverage to top list
The Beijing Games will top all previous broadcasts of the event in terms of coverage and technology.
Gradual lifting of lane rule
Beijing's Olympic lanes will gradually open to traffic, the Beijing municipal traffic management bureau said yesterday.
Beijing hotels perform well during Olympics
Beijing hotels have performed well and reaped strong profit since the Olympic Games opened on August 8, according to global business advisory firm Deloitte.
Companies in a flap for Bird's Nest naming rights
National Stadium Co Ltd has negotiated with up to seven domestic and overseas enterprises over title rights to the National Stadium, now fondly known as the Bird's Nest.
Biggest broadcast event in Olympic history
An official with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday that the Beijing Olympic Games looks to be the biggest broadcast event in the Olympic history.
Heads talking about Olympics
Chief executives of multinational giants talked about their feelings about the ongoing Beijing Olympic Games.
State Grid ensures power supply for Games
State Grid Corp of China, which oversees power systems in 26 provinces, has said it is prioritizing supplies to the Beijing Olympic Games as the summer power shortfall increases.
Beijing's service sector goes for the gold
If the Olympics are a time for medals, many people earned theirs before the Games began. These Olympians are the service providers in Beijing.
Olympics fuel China's Internet ads
Online advertising income is expected to surge 65 percent in 2008 and 40 percent in 2009 thanks to the Olympics, according to a global media investment management company.
Used Olympics tickets get second life
Used tickets from the Olympics have become a much sought-after item among Chinese collectors since the Games began.
Many go mobile to get Olympics news
A record 250,000 subscribers used their cellphones in or around the National Stadium to share the excitement of the Olympics opening ceremony there on August 8.
Post-Olympic energy-price adjustment up-in-the-air
Price trends for coal, power and oil after the Olympics will depend on many factors, including the overall economic development situation of the country, the Shanghai Securities News reported.
Snack food sales soar with Olympic fever
Sports fans are stocking up on food at home so that they do not have to go out to eat when their favorite Olympic event is on TV.
Beijing's 'gold rush' at Silk Street
As China celebrates an Olympics winning streak that boasts the most Olympic gold medals ever, Silk Street, a famous bazaar once known for fakes, is seeing a boom of its own.
Beijing expects tourism boom
China needs to take training and recruitment measures in advance of the forecast post-Olympics surge in tourism, a human resource report said.

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