China / Business

Calls rise to make Chinese firms' outbound investments rational

[2017-04-10 07:22]

BEIJING - Chinese companies' outbound investments might have raised their global profile, but have yet to fully alleviate fears of a capital flight, experts said.

Smartphone market set for big changes

[2017-04-10 07:22]

The overall growth of China's smartphone market will slow down this year compared with 2016, with product updates and replacements being a key driving force, said a report released by research firm GfK.

Norway seafood sees exciting future in tickling local tastebuds

[2017-04-10 07:22]

OSLO - A major investor from the land of the vikings said China would be the next big fish market to be conquered by Norwegian salmon.

Co-working space forecast to expand massively by 2030

[2017-04-10 07:22]

By 2030, co-working spaces will make up 30 percent of the office market and multinational enterprises will become major users, according to a report released by the US-based real estate services provider Colliers International Group Inc in March.

Profits show real economy recovery

[2017-04-10 07:22]

Transportation and logistics, food and beverages, and infrastructure-related sectors reported profit surges in 2016, according to annual results filed by companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen, showing China's real economy is recovering, and is shifting to the consumption-driven growth model.

Insurers focus on fixed-income niche

[2017-04-10 07:22]

Chinese major listed insurers, also important players in the capital market, took a conservative approach to the market this year and hope to boost their overseas investment.

'New Retail' integrates online, offline channels

[2017-04-10 07:21]

China may have emerged the world's largest consumer market by 2016-end, but it's only recently that steps to revolutionize the retail-scape have accelerated, with merchants and brands hailing the dawn of so-called 'New Retail', according to consultancy eMarketer.

Logistics makes shopping seamless in the new era

[2017-04-10 07:21]

Logistics will play a critical role in fulfilling a seamless shopping experience in the era of the "New Retail", experts said.

Switch to living on the bright side of Africa

[2017-04-09 14:12]

Li Guangyu's two trips to Nairobi and Juba over 10 days in 2011 altered his career in Africa.

Kenya thankful for China's food donation

[2017-04-09 14:12]

Kenya is the latest beneficiary of a series of food donations from China that have been provided to African countries to help the continent mitigate food insecurity resulting from changes in weather patterns.

Forum seeks to understand China factor

[2017-04-09 14:12]

In a bid to enhance the impact of China's growing presence in Africa, a dialogue forum has been developed to address barriers that continually hinder private partnerships, seen as the key to the continent's industrialization.

China's Kenyan success secrets are revealed

[2017-04-09 14:12]

Having the right products, a good market entry strategy and carving a niche are some of the key reasons that small private Chinese companies thrive in the lucrative-yet-competitive Kenyan market.

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