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Mars goes far on a sweet mission

[2015-11-06 09:51]

Grant Reid, the president and CEO of Mars, Inc, believes that China is still the sweet spot in the company's long-term plans, despite the slowing economy.

Ringing up sales on new retail mode

[2015-10-30 08:07]

Retail giant Metro Group has unveiled a strategic partnership with the leading Chinese online and mobile commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

Retail veteran champions green business

[2015-10-23 07:53]

Paul Polman, chief executive officer of consumer goods giant Unilever Plc, believes that it is important for companies to invest in green business models.

Setting the right tone for a colorful world

[2015-10-16 07:45]

Dutch paint and chemicals company AkzoNobel NV believes it can play a big role in making the living environment exciting and vibrant, even as cities and nations push ahead with their urbanization plans.

Hotelier bullish about room for growth

[2015-10-09 09:33]

Arne Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International, is confident about the growth prospects in China despite concerns about the economic slowdown in the country.

Hershey sees sweet spot amid slowdown

[2015-09-25 07:39]

Hershey is interested in China for its long-term growth potential-it has a growing middle class, rising urbanization, and low per capita consumption for products like chocolate.

A tradition spanning beer and science

[2015-09-18 09:40]

Flemming Besenbacher is one of the most influential researchers in Denmark, world-renowned nanoscientist and chairman of the Denmark-based beverage giant Carlsberg.

Finnish paper maker driven by 'power of word'

[2015-09-11 10:28]

Despite the turbulent times in the market, the Finland-based company has managed to hold its head above the water by reinventing itself as a "Biofore" company, said Jussi Pesonen, president and chief executive officer of UPM.

Predicting Internet's future without a crystal ball

[2015-09-04 09:03]

Jack Ma, the billionaire founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, one of the largest Internet companies in the world, believes the next three decades will see an explosion of Internet-enabled opportunities and enterprises.

Infiniti's growing China connection

[2015-08-28 08:12]

Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Co Ltd, believes listening is the golden rule of managing a successful business.

Packing the right stuff at the right time

[2015-08-21 08:10]

With the growth in Chinese demand for high-end consumer and healthcare products, and from e-commerce, UPS has deployed a multi-hub strategy throughout Asia to ensure that shipments can move rapidly throughout the region and across the world.

Looking beyond the chip frontier

[2015-08-14 08:30]

Business opportunities are what Qualcomm Inc's Executive Chairman Paul Jacobs sees in China when growth in the global smartphone market continues to slow.

Banker looking beyond the horizon

[2015-08-07 10:11]

Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Group Holdings Ltd, the Singapore-based commercial banking and financial service provider, has a dream of building a deep, meaningful franchise in China, which is relevant not just to its customers but to the community at large.

Embraer's aviation dreams take wings

[2015-07-31 08:02]

Amid a slowing Chinese economy and the ongoing austerity campaign, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA that provides commercial and executive jets has shown resilience to adapt to the new local realities.

Cooking up success with a sweet touch

[2015-07-24 10:17]

Andy Farrow has donned many hats before he took over as the managing director of Godiva China and Pacific Rim in October last year.

NXP aims to support 'Made in China 2025' strategy

[2015-07-21 10:50]

As China's manufacturing industry matures, multinational companies are exploring the potential in higher quality, rather than simply high quantity manufacturing to drive the nation's growth.

Former serviceman sets sights on China business

[2015-07-17 08:15]

ALEX GORSKY, the chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson&Johnson, is convinced that there are hosts of opportunities and a bright future for MNCs, particularly in the research and development sector.

Chinese market lifts Schindler to success

[2015-07-10 08:27]

Thomas Oetterli, CEO of Schindler Group China, began his career with the leading Swiss elevator and escalator company in 1994 as an accountant.

Harman aiming for perfect harmony

[2015-06-23 09:54]

If you still define Harman as a specialist only in consumer or professional audio products, it is high time to refresh your mind because they have done more than you can imagine.

Rush to set up own businesses a worry

[2015-06-12 14:12]

China Daily asked senior executives from a variety of multinational companies with operations in China to offer their thoughts on the "new normal" economy and their plans in the near future.

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