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  • Hunt for missing cash as manager is executed

    2009-12-09 09:30

    A former securities company branch chief was executed for embezzling almost 70 million yuan and misappropriating another 25 million yuan, the Beijing No 1 Intermediate People's Court said.

  • Collectors jostle for old DPRK currency

    2009-12-09 08:09

    Pyongyang's first revamp of its currency, the won, in 17 years has become a cash bonanza for collectors of old won notes.

  • Community theater open to everyone

    2009-12-07 10:48

    Located off Dongmianhua Hutong and tucked in behind the Beijing Film Academy, Penghao Theater is what you want from a tiny community theater - open to all.

  • Bonus payout continues amid financial woes

    2009-12-07 08:51

    With Christmas spending just around the corner and memories of frozen annual bonuses lingering from last year, many companies in Beijing are calming employee concerns with news they will come through with cash regardless of economic woes.

  • Restaurant to hire anti-demolition guard

    2009-12-04 10:46

    A young restaurant owner will hire an "anti-demolition nail" to help stop her business from being demolished on Dec 16.

  • Italian home styling popular among locals

    2009-12-02 11:45

    When architect and home designer Fabrizo De Leva came to China seven years ago, he didn't expect Chinese people would be so interested in Italian style

  • Landlords advised to dodge income tax

    2009-12-01 09:14

    Real estate agents are advising property owners that they don't have to pay tax on rental income, despite a government regulation ordering that they do so.

  • The secrets of Shan's 16-year success

    2009-11-27 10:07

    Special related business tips Shan Shuzhi shares with METRO reporter Qin Zhongwei the secrets of her success and some lessons she has learned during the past years.

  • Beijing's No 00001 guesthouse

    2009-11-27 09:29

    In the eyes of Shan Shuzhi, who opened the first farm guesthouse (nongjiale) in rural Beijing, running a guesthouse has always been the best job for a woman like her. Even after weathering 16 years of running her guesthouse, her passion for the job remains strong.

  • Private club introduces Chinese rich to luxurious life

    2009-11-25 11:17

    Want a pink private jet and hotel room in Monaco arranged fast? No problem. Well, certainly not for members of Quintessentially, a super-exclusive club that insists: "Nothing is impossible."

  • Exclusive site attracts young and wealthy

    2009-11-25 11:16

    After a long day of hard work, Kevin Qian needs to unwind from the daily stress - and in P1.cn, an exclusive social networking site, he has found the perfect escape.

  • Residents pay power bill bypassing property management

    2009-11-24 10:21

    Following threats of a blackout earlier this month, 200 proprietors in Jian Wai SOHO have raised nearly 3 million yuan to pay their electricity bill.

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